Valentine Drafted to WNBA
After an accolade-filled two-year career at UCSB, senior forward Mekia Valentine’s dominance on the court has captured the attention of the WNBA. The New York Liberty drafted Valentine in the third round with the 34th overall pick, making Valentine the first Gaucho drafted since Kristen Mann in 2005.
County Says, “You’re Grounded, Floatopia!”
Although the beach was closed through- out the weekend to prevent Floatopia, Isla Vista didn’t stay dry Saturday.
Art Class Project Exposes Media Vulnerability
Students in teaching assistant Desiree D’Alessandro’s Art 7A section posted partially fictional online responses to Daily Nexus articles last week for a class assignment.
Survival Dreams Glimpse Human Evolutionary Horizon
Albert Einstein, smart guy that he was, once wrote, “I believe in intuition and inspiration. Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Coastal Fund Asks for Student Support, Fees
The Coastal Fund initiative is asking for the reaffirmation of two separate lock- in fees totaling to $6.33 per undergradu- ate student per quarter in the upcoming Spring Election.
UCSB Gives Students Insight
Thousands of prospective students toured campus Saturday for Spring Insight, acquainting themselves with the academic atmosphere.
Campus Calls Out UC Budget Cuts, Prepares Protests
Students across the nation are protesting the effects of budget cuts on public education during this year’s Week of Action.
Scorched Socks Spark, Ignite in Manzanita Hall
Emergency personnel responded to a small fire on the third floor of Manzanita Village’s Rincon House early yesterday morning.
Professor’s Achievement Puts UCSB in Spotlight
UCSB physics professor Joseph Incandela was named spokesperson of a major experiment at the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland earlier this month.
Budget for Children’s Center Up for Reapproval
UCSB’s University Children’s Center is asking for the reaffirmation of two separate lock-in fees totaling to $8.50 per undergraduate student per quarter in the upcoming Spring Election.