Month: September 2011

News

A.S. Cleans Up Policy in First Meeting of Year

September 29, 2011 by Yishian Yao

The Associated Students Legislative Council met for this year’s inaugural meeting last night with a lengthy agenda including two action items, ten new bills and three resolutions. While the new business addressed topics from increased pub...

News

Event Supports Marine Life Protection

September 29, 2011 by Megan Meyer

The TransparentSea Voyage campaign will host its kick-off party tonight at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum to mark Saturday as the start of its four-week voyage along the California coast. The campaign highlights coastal environmental iss...

News

Capps Speaks About Pending Federal Statute

September 29, 2011 by Jack Crosbie

Congresswoman Lois Capps hosted a press conference Tuesday at Adams Elementary School in Santa Barbara to advocate for the American Jobs Act that would increase employment opportunities and educational funding. President Barack Obama propos...

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War Monument Pays Tribute to Vietnam War Soldiers

September 29, 2011 by Megan Meyer

The Santa Barbara chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America’s is bringing its “Moving Wall” memorial to Santa Barbara today as part of a statewide tour honoring the lives of the soldiers lost during the conflict. The wall — a half-...

Sports

Gauchos Set for League Opener

September 28, 2011 by Brent Pella

The UCSB men’s soccer team will begin Big West play today when it travels to UC Riverside for its league opener. The Gauchos won both of last year’s regular season matches against UCR, including a 4-3 victory on the road in hostile terr...