Dina Vainer

November 8, 2004

Contest for 35th Seat Still Trudges On

By Kristen Richer, Dina Vainer

The race for the 35th District California State Assembly seat is still unresolved as county election officials continue to tally absentee and provisional ballots following last Tuesday's election.

November 3, 2004

Absentees Delay 35th Seat Outcome

By Dina Vainer, Kristen Richer

35th District State Assembly candidates Bob Pohl and Pedro Nava headed home last night, still awaiting the official ballot count and a verdict on which official will head to Sacramento.

November 2, 2004

Clubs Earn Money by Cleaning Up Halloween Debris

By Dina Vainer

Hung over UCSB revelers missing shoes and other costume pieces have little hope of retrieving them this week, as Isla Vista residents and volunteers continue to remove trash from the streets today.

October 20, 2004

KCSB Honors Life of Late Programmer

By Dina Vainer

UCSB's radio station staff took a moment of silence Tuesday night to commemorate the life of long-time programmer and D.J. Michael Petrini, who died Aug. 30 in a landscaping-related accident.

October 14, 2004

Candidate for State Assembly Visits UCSB

By Dina Vainer

Pedro Nava, Democratic candidate for the 35th District California State Assembly representative, visited Storke Plaza on Wednesday to rally student support for the upcoming Nov. 2 election.

October 13, 2004

Green VP Candidate Speaks in MCC

By Dina Vainer

Independent candidate Ralph Nader's vice presidential running mate, Peter Camejo, came to campus Tuesday to bash Bush and Kerry and build up the Green Party.

October 8, 2004

State Assembly Candidate Woos Isla Vista Voters

By Dina Vainer

Bob Pohl, Republican candidate for the 35th District California State Assembly seat, held a meet-and-greet last night at 6518 Del Playa Drive, chatting with students about his plan for UCSB and Isla Vista.

October 1, 2004

Fraternities, Sororities Begin Fall Recruitment

By Dina Vainer

Next week marks the start of fall rush for UCSB's fraternities - the annual period during which the university's greek men choose new recruits. Last week, UCSB's 10 sororities rushed 220 new initiates, welcoming the vast...

September 27, 2004

Queers Show Pride in De La Guerra Plaza

By Dina Vainer

This weekend, the 14th Annual Santa Barbara Pride Festival drew members from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities to mingle, listen to music and support local gay-owned businesses.

September 23, 2004

Accident Kills Student Overseas

By Dina Vainer

One week before his scheduled return to UCSB, senior religious studies and Spanish major and former Daily Nexus staff member Michael Porzucki died from injuries he sustained in a hiking accident while studying abroad in ...

July 7, 2004

I.V. Alcohol Permit Plan Passes

By Dina Vainer

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District approved an ordinance at its Thursday night board meeting that will establish a permit system for alcohol consumption in all I.V. parks.

June 3, 2004

Fire Dept. Asks UCSB to Pitch In for Protection

By Dina Vainer

If budget cuts get any worse and UCSB is unable to increase funding for its on-campus fire station, Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. officials say rotating closures of local stations may threaten the university's safety a...

May 25, 2004

Donor’s Challenge Galvanizes SB Activists

By Dina Vainer

With a pledge from a wealthy local, a Santa Barbara County organization is working to receive up to $50,000 to increase voter turnout rates among low-income Santa Barbara residents for the November 2004 presidential elec...

May 24, 2004

‘Fight Night’ Frat Dons Gloves at Beach

By Dina Vainer

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (Pike) pitched in to help the environment Sunday morning by cleaning garbage from Santa Barbara's Arroyo Burro Beach.

May 21, 2004

Group Sues SB County Govt. for Misspent Money

By Dina Vainer

Our Children's Earth, an environmental nonprofit organization, has filed a lawsuit against the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments alleging misallocation of public transportation funds.

May 13, 2004

Isla Vista Hotel To Check In

By Dina Vainer

The vacant lot at 6563 Trigo Rd. will soon offer visitors to Isla Vista and students seeking short-term lodging a place to stay. Terry Bailey, manager of St. George and Associates - the organization managing the property...