Abbey Shi

November 27, 2006

Sustainable UCSB Building Gains LEED Honors

By Abbey Shi

Long-term efforts to make UCSB "greener" are paying off, as a national environmental group recently commended one more campus building for its unique, eco-friendly design.

October 24, 2006

Prop Aims to Boost School Funding

By Abbey Shi

During the November election, voters must decide if they want $10.4 billion of their money to go toward numerous public school infrastructure renovations.

October 11, 2006

CalPIRG Pushes Text Legislation

By Abbey Shi

The beginning of the quarter textbook rush is just about over, but California Student Public Interests Research Group and Congressman David Wu have not stopped their investigations into high textbook prices, and how to l...

October 6, 2006

Fight Night Film Fouls Out

By Abbey Shi

Pi Kappa Alpha's Fight Night - UCSB's most widely attended event - has taken a jab from two Stanford students who recently created an Internet video parodying the lifestyle of UCSB students.

October 2, 2006

Law & Society Major Enters Provisional Ban

By Abbey Shi

A decision made last year barring aspiring law & society students from the major begins this fall and will run indefinitely.

January 25, 2006

Chabad Event To Aid Katrina Victims

By Abbey Shi

With a few spare minutes today and a couple of simple knots, UCSB students can help provide those who were hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina with some much-needed warmth.

January 11, 2006

UCSB Exhibits Work of Noted Architect

By Abbey Shi

Models, sketches and designs created by international architect Santiago Calatrava arrived in Santa Barbara yesterday with the opening of the University Art Museum's new exhibit, "Santiago Calatrava: The Architect's Stud...

January 1, 2006

Broida Bike Path Opens as East-West Link

By Abbey Shi

After two and a half decades of planning, bidding and construction, the Broida Expressway bike path finally celebrates its grand opening at 10:30 a.m. today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

October 27, 2005

UCSB Anticipates Tutu’s Future Lecture

By Abbey Shi

In preparation for Nobel Prize-winning, anti-apartheid leader Archbishop Desmond Tutu's lecture next week, UCSB Arts & Lectures will screen the documentary "Long Night's Journey Into Day" for free this Sunday.

October 19, 2005

Women’s Club Soccer: Gauchos Dominate at UCSB Invitational

By Abbey Shi

After hosting its second annual invitational tournament this weekend, featuring the top teams in the region, the UCSB women's club soccer team remains undefeated. The Gauchos played Long Beach on Saturday morning, winnin...

October 12, 2005

Women’s Club Soccer: SB Hosts Weekend Tourney to Test Undefeated Record

By Abbey Shi

Although it is still early in the UCSB women's club soccer season, one statistic stands out in addition to its impressive undefeated record. In just four games, the Gauchos have outscored opponents 26-0.

October 7, 2005

Museum Blasts to Past With Psychedelic ’60s Exhibit

By Abbey Shi

The University Art Museum is flashing back to the days of hippies, political protests and music as it becomes a part of "High Society." The museum opened its new fall exhibits, "High Society: Psychedelic Dance Concert Po...

October 5, 2005

Yearly Brief Notes Crime Fluctuations for UC Campuses

By Abbey Shi

The 2004 UCSB Clery Report, released Tuesday, shows a major decrease in larceny-theft and drug law referrals from last year, but an even greater increase in forcible sex offenses and liquor law referrals.

September 30, 2005

Bio Dept. Welcomes New Building

By Abbey Shi

The Life Sciences Technology Building (LSTB) has finally opened its doors this fall after almost three years of construction delays, giving faculty a brand-new home for research.