Month: October 2011

News

Freeway Displays Endorse Paul 2012

October 11, 2011 by Megan Meyer

Local proponents of Ron Paul joined in yesterday’s worldwide “Sign Bomb” campaign and held vibrant demonstrations at several Santa Barbara freeway overpasses to express their support for the Republican candidate’s 2012 presidential ...

News

Weekend Wrap-Up

October 11, 2011 by Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend. Deputies received a report of a physical assault Saturday night on the 6600 block of Sueno Road. According to IVFP Lieutenant Ray Vuillemain...

Science & Tech

Kepler Mission Finds First Known Planet with Two Suns

October 11, 2011 by Kyle Naughton

Previously only imaged in “Star Wars”, UCSB astrophysicist Avi Shroprer recently aided in the discovery of a small planet — Kepler-16 — orbiting two suns in our own Milky Way. The research findings, published last month in Science, ...

Science & Tech

UCSB Anticipates Green Conference

October 11, 2011 by Andrea Weinstein

On Oct. 13, UCSB will be hosting the first annual Sustainability Summit at the Loma Pelona Center, bringing together UCSB representatives and community businesses to discuss environmental issues regarding energy, transportation, waste and w...

Sports

UCSB Set for Clash With Titans

October 11, 2011 by Brent Pella

The UCSB men’s soccer team will face the squad that took its place in league today when Cal State Fullerton visits Harder Stadium for a Big West conference match. Fullerton currently stands in last place in league rankings, a spot the Gau...