Month: November 2011

News

Weekend Wrap-Up

November 15, 2011 by Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to two burglaries and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend. Officers received a report of a theft Saturday night on the 6600 block of Abrego Road. According to Lt. Ray Vuillemainroy, an unknown su...

News

Board Funds Conference, Hillel

November 15, 2011 by Vered Hazanchuk

The UCSB Associated Students Finance Board allocated $2,730 to one student organization during last night’s 30-minute meeting. Santa Barbara Hillel requested $3,805 for the Israeli Culture Week occurring now through Friday. Scheduled even...

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Website Aims to Inform Voters

November 15, 2011 by Natalie Nicora

A UCSB alumnus launched the website Votence earlier this month to provide a public forum for political discussion and information. The site operates a database with political records, including personal biographies for senators and congress...

Science & Tech

UCSB Researchers Break New Ground in Quantum Mechanics

November 15, 2011 by Kyle Naughton

In a recent study, UCSB physicists were the first to successfully demonstrate how defects in silicon carbide can be controlled quantum mechanically at room temperature. The physicists’ achievement is particularly important since the abili...

Science & Tech

The Sweeter Side of Honey: Another Way to Bee-come Healthier

November 15, 2011 by Kiyan Rajabi

Though honey is a common natural sweetener used for generations, scientific evidence suggests that honey has and could be used for many unconventional purposes, in addition to satisfying your sweet tooth. The latest research indicates that ...