UCs To Foster Support for System Salary Cuts
In a cost-cutting measure, the University of California Office of the President is proposing a voluntary system-wide program to reduce staff employee hours. The Employee-Initiated Reduction in Time program would permit UC employees to reduce work hours by five to 50 percent for a period of one to 12 months in order to save the […]
I.V. Park Bridge Sees Repairs
The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Anisq’ Oyo’ Park yesterday in celebration of the bridge’s reopening. The district shut down the walkway in 2009 after discovering a majority of the structure’s wood was rotting away and unofficially reopened the pedestrian path for public use last weekend. The Resources Bond […]
Mayor Deems Themed Week for State Flora
Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider attended a luncheon at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden yesterday to officially declare next week the city’s “California Native Plant Week.” Schneider issued the proclamation to the garden’s President and CEO Steve Windhager and Board Chair John Wiemann during a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. The garden — founded in 1926 — […]
Surfers Leave the Ocean, Charge Upstream in Indo
I have constantly complained to my peers and family that my life is plagued with indecision — I can’t make up my goddamn mind about anything. One of the biggest downsides to that has been my inability to choose a career goal or plan for the future — as a kid I never wanted […]
The 16th Weekly Photo of the Week: “Foul Ball”
If you’ve ever been to a baseball game at Caesar Uyesaka, you know the sound effects they use whenever someone hits a foul ball, the most common being shattering glass. During last Sunday’s game against Cal Poly, the sound effects got a little too real for this woman.
AQB: Jimmer Fredette is Too Famous
The Prince of Provo himself, Jimmer Fredette, was asked by BYU to take his classes online because he’s too famous and it disrupts his peers’ learning. Only in Utah.
UCSB Falters Late Against Northridge
In control of the game and up 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning, UCSB allowed Northridge to rally and score two runs for a 3-2 victory over the Gauchos. Junior left-handed pitcher Zak Edgington made his first start as a Gaucho in place of injured Nick Loredo.
Green Advice for Green People: Not All Underperforming Sluggers Should Be Treated Equally
One of the most precarious situations for fantasy owners is when he or she has to deal with that player (or players) that they drafted to be the star on their team but started off the season in a funk. But how do you know whether or not the player will come out of his slump?
‘Chos Face Waves Before Season Finale v. USC
Riding high after an upset victory over No. 3 Stanford on Senior Night last weekend, No. 6 UCSB takes on No. 13 Pepperdine in Malibu on Thursday night. With only two remaining matches left on the regular season schedule, the Gauchos are aiming to maintain momentum heading into the MPSF playoffs.
More Nonresident Students To Come
Expecting between $500 million and $1.1 billion in budget reductions systemwide over the next year, some UC campuses may incrementally enroll more out-of-state residents for the sake of collecting much heftier tuition fees.