Art Collection Spotlights California’s Casual Living, Iconic Architecture
The UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum opened its “Carefree California: Cliff May and the Romance of the Ranch House” and “Catherine Opie Photographs Cliff May” exhibitions this week. “Carefree California” revolves around mid-1900s architectural designer Cliff May’s works. He is known for transforming the ranch house into an iconic representation of Californian lifestyle. The […]
SB Police Arrest Suspects of I.V. Stabbing Case in Venice Beach
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested two men Monday morning in Los Angeles for their alleged involvement in the Feb. 18 Isla Vista brawl that put three people in the hospital. According to a SBCSO press release, 19-year-old Jon-Kane McCullough and 21-year-old Sean Robert Flynn were arrested on charges of attempted murder after allegedly […]
Professor Examines Iran’s Nuclear Energy Program
Recent Iranian efforts to harness nuclear energy and reluctance to allow full inspections of the facilities have received international attention. Global and international studies professor Mark Juergensmeyer shares his thoughts on the issue with the Daily Nexus. Iranian officials called for further talks with the United Nations about atomic energy accumulation last week after delaying […]
Farr Discusses Students’ Concerns
Third District Supervisor Doreen Farr held an open meeting with UCSB students Tuesday afternoon to discuss her role in Isla Vista redevelopment and other local issues. The 3rd District Supervisor met with a small group of students around 2 p.m. in the Flying A Meeting Room of the UCen. Although the turnout was lower than […]
Projects Expand UCSB’s Facilities
Several construction projects in UCSB’s Long Range Development Plan will come to fruition over the upcoming months, including additional dormitory housing and the completion of a youth education building. The LRDP guides campus expansion through 2025 and currently has three housing facilities in various phases of development: San Joaquin Village, Sierra Madre Village and a […]
Ex-Gaucho Excels At World Championships
Former UCSB sprinter and current Olympian bobsledder Nick Cunningham completed his participation in the World Championships this past weekend, driving his rookie team to finish ahead of a slew of experienced veterans in both the two-and four-man bobsled races. Serving as pilot in the World Championships for the first time in his career, Cunningham proved […]
UCSB Enters Postseason As No. 1 Seed
After a hard-fought season playing against arguably the most competitive group of teams in Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League history, the Gauchos enter March the favorites to win their division and poised to make a run at a national championship. Last year, the Gauchos finished the regular season fourth in the WCRHL but won the […]
Gauchos Look to Remain Hot vs. CSUN
Carrying the momentum off their biggest victory of the season, the No. 11 UCSB men’s volleyball team concludes a four-game road trip when it faces Cal State Northridge tonight. Splitting a pair of matches at previously ranked No. 3 BYU, the Gauchos now must take on the No. 14 Matadors, a team they have already […]
UCSB Set to Host Cal Poly for First Face-Off vs. Leukemia Charity Event
The UCSB men’s lacrosse team will be hosting Cal Poly on Wednesday, Feb. 29 for the first Face Off vs. Leukemia charity event. The Gauchos are raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Santa Barbara in honor of former player Stephan Meloy, who passed away from his second battle with leukemia on Aug. […]
Gauchos Ready for Pac-12 Championships
After an undefeated regular season in dual meets, the UCSB men’s swim team now heads into the Pac-12 Swimming Championships today at the East Los Angeles College Swim Center in Monterey Park. Coming in with 10 points earned by the diving team in last weekend’s diving championships, the swim team now seeks to capitalize on […]