Portrayal of Violence in Middle East Impedes Political Attempts at Peace
With every passing day, the Arab unrest and political revolution confirms that a sea-change is going on in the Middle East.
Biased Media Representation Draws Incomplete Picture of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
First, I would like to thank the American Students for Israel and the UCSB College Republicans for bringing Sgt. Benjamin Anthony on campus to discuss his service in the Israeli Defense Forces and U.S.-Israel relations.
Students Recount Egypt’s Revolt
“About 10,000 people were in Tahrir Square,” Jeremy Hodge, a fourth-year Middle Eastern studies major, said. “I eventually got drawn into the front and got exposed to tear gas.
Open Source Community Convenes for Southern California Linux Expo
Casual users, software developers, hardware manufacturers and open-source all-arounders met in the Hilton Los Angeles Airport hotel for the ninth Southern California Linux Expo, or SCALE 9x.
Siberian Lake Ecology Linked to Atmosphere
UCSB’s National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis has analyzed data collected from Lake Baikal in Siberia and found relations between atmospheric pressures and seasonality of the lake, which affect its overall ecosystem.
Weekend Wrap-Up
The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to vandalism, an assault and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.
Crowded Jails Concern City
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department will discuss possible solutions for county jail overcrowding during a meeting at the Santa Maria City Hall’s Council Chamber tonight.
IHOP To Serve Free Pancakes for Charity
The International House of Pancakes is giving away free pancakes today in celebration of National Pancake Day.
Cal Economist To Talk Immigration
UC Berkeley professor David Card will discuss economic theories on immigration tonight at UCSB’s Corwin Pavilion as part of the annual Carl Snyder memorial lecture series.