UCSB Maintains Early Lead, Tramples UCD in First Game at Home
The Gauchos turned in an impressive performance in their home opener this past Saturday night, stomping visiting UC Davis in a 15-2 rout at the Oxnard Ice Skating Center to start the season on a high note. An undermanned Davis team had trouble handling the Gauchos’ persistent up-tempo attack and physical forecheck and, as a […]
Study Uncovers Fat in “Lean Gene” Myth
Glance at any magazine rack at the grocery store checkout and you will likely encounter countless perfectly defined celebrity bodies. If you’re like me, you stare at these hard bodies in open-mouthed awe as the conveyer belt carries your food to the clerk. While many doctors and media images would have you believe that being […]
UCSB’s Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration Welcomes New Director
Renowned research scientist Dr. Pete Coffey plans to join UCSB’s Neuroscience Research Institute beginning in November as part of a collaborative initiative to study the potential of stem cells in blindness prevention. Coffey currently serves as the director of the London Project to Cure Blindness, a research effort originating at the University College of London. […]
Board Allots Funds to Campus Clubs
Despite overseeing a Fall unallocated budget of merely $27,537, the Associated Students Finance Board was able to allot $16,061 to 11 student organizations during last night’s three-hour meeting. The board fully funded Sigma Alpha Zeta and UCSB Dance Team while partially funding Gamma Phi Beta, Technology Services Committee, Beta Theta Pi, Model United Nations, Lambda […]
Board To Assess Quality of University Academics
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges will evaluate UCSB’s academic rigor today through Thursday as part of a three-step process to maintain the university’s accredited status. The assessment occurs at least once every 10 years and is designed to improve educational quality nationwide. UCSB is the last UC campus to go through the reaccreditation […]
Fundraiser Supports Fallen Soldier’s Family
The Santa Barbara Navy League and Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a tabling fundraiser tonight at the State Street Farmers Market to honor fallen Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Louis J. Langlais. The event will run from 5 to 7 p.m. and aims to raise proceeds to support the local hero’s wife and […]
Activist Seeks to Empower Victimized Women in Africa
African peace activist Leymah Gbowee spoke yesterday in Campbell Hall to share her experiences in leading the feminist-minded peace protests responsible for ending the Second Liberian Civil War in 2003. Gbowee founded the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace as a social worker in 2002 and is the author of “Mighty Be Our Powers […]
Thrilling Return to Thunderdome for Gauchos
The UCSB women’s volleyball team had an undefeated weekend, ousting Pacific on Friday 3-1 and UC Davis 3-2 on Saturday in a dramatic fashion. The Gauchos are now 10-6 overall and 3-1 in the Big West. After UCSB and UCD traded the first four sets, the Gauchos were one point away from a loss, trailing […]
UCSB Falls to Irvine, 0-2 in League
For the first time since 2000, the UCSB men’s soccer team has lost its first two games in league play. The Gauchos fell 2-0 to then-No. 9 UC Irvine this past Saturday, dropping their record to 6-3-1 overall and 0-2 in Big West play. With the win, Irvine moves to 9-2 overall, 1-1 in Big […]
Festival Destigmatizes Mental Illness
The Mental Health Association of Santa Barbara hosted its 18th annual Mental Arts Festival last weekend to showcase the works of community members with mental illnesses. The event displayed the works of over 60 local artists with pieces ranging from sculptures, handmade jewelry, origami, oil paintings and collages to help reduce the stigma of mental […]