Jimmy Chang

February 4, 2014

Police Respond to Auto Thefts, Assaults

By Jimmy Chang

Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to several crimes over the weekend, including a string of burglaries and multiple incidences of assault.

January 28, 2014

Police Recover Stolen Items, Search for Suspects

By Jimmy Chang

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a series of drug and alcohol-related offenses this weekend, as well as a strong-armed robbery and another incidence of theft.

January 28, 2014

Film & Media Seminar Showcases A-List Screenwriters

By Jimmy Chang

The UCSB Film and Media Department held its 11th annual Word Farm, a three-day screenwriting seminar at the Social Science and Media Studies building, where UCSB students and alumni got a chance to learn from prominent s...

January 27, 2014

Campus Comment: What Is Your Advice For Finding a Good Living Situation?

By Jimmy Chang

Campus Comment offers a random sampling of student opinion. In this issue, students offer tips for finding the ideal housing situation.

January 15, 2014

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Jimmy Chang

Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to several disturbances over the first weekend of winter quarter, issuing three citations for minor in possession of alcohol, six tickets for having an open container and one citation for...

December 17, 2013

After Dark hosts Murder Mystery Dinner Party

By Jimmy Chang

After Dark, a student organization dedicated to providing fun social alternatives to the Isla Vista party scene, held a 1950s murder-mystery dinner party last month at the Hub.

December 5, 2013

Uber Aims to Provide Safe and Cheap Transportation

By Jimmy Chang

In an effort to reduce drunk driving, UCSB alum Eric Gungon and a team of other UCSB students are promoting a nationwide luxury taxi service called Uber, which includes an app for easy appointment-making.

November 12, 2013

Acclaimed UK Puppeteers Perform Premiere Show at UCSB

By Jimmy Chang

UCSB Arts &Lectures hosted the Santa Barbara debut performance of “The Table,” a show by the Blind Summit Theatre — a renowned puppetry group based in the United Kingdom — last week.

October 2, 2013

UCSB Sees Jump in Enrollment Numbers For Undergraduate Physics Majors Since 2007

By Jimmy Chang

This year, the UCSB Physics department enrolled over 100 incoming freshmen — a remarkable leap from the mere 34 students that enrolled back in 2008.

September 19, 2013

New Eateries: Isla Vista welcomes two additions to the food scene lineup amidst development

By Jimmy Chang

Sorriso Italiano (opened in July) and Blaze Pizza (set to open this fall) are two of the latest additions to IV dining options.

May 31, 2013

Wresting Club To Host Event to Save the Olympic Wrestling

By Jimmy Chang

The UCSB Wrestling Club will be hosting a free event called “SoCal Shootout to Save Olympic Wrestling” tomorrow at Robertson Gymnasium. The event, which will include guest speakers and other activities, aims to incre...

May 23, 2013

Relationship Guru Advocates Talking For Healthy Sex

By Jimmy Chang

Sex and relationship expert Reid Mihalko discussed the importance of respect and communication in sexual relationships during a lecture yesterday in the UCSB Loma Pelona Center. The event, titled “How to be a Gentleman...

May 16, 2013

Yudof Receives Criticism for Salary, Near-Doubled Tuition During Tenure

By Jimmy Chang

Last week, UC President Mark Yudof was placed eighth on The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of the highest paid public college leaders in America. The list is based on figures from the 2012 fiscal year, and ranks ...

May 14, 2013

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Jimmy Chang

This past weekend, Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to several household burglaries and alcohol related incidents in Isla Vista. According to Lieutenant Ray Vuillemainroy, this weekend was deceptively quiet for the amoun...

The new 7-Eleven will open under the ICON apartments in Isla Vista. The entrance of a corporate chain has received mixed responses from locals with some concerned for the livelihood of small businesses.

May 7, 2013

New 7-Eleven To Open Under ICON Apartments

By Jimmy Chang

Isla Vista will be welcoming its first 7-Eleven convenience store, as the chain is expected to open a new location inside the ICON apartment building at 6545 Trigo Road in the next upcoming weeks. The structure will be 3...

May 2, 2013

Ice Skating Club To Present Annual Ice Blocking Event

By Jimmy Chang

The UCSB Ice Skating Club will hold its Xtreme Ice Blocking event near the lawn by the UCen facing the lagoon this Friday at noon. Xtreme Ice Blocking is an annual event and currently the only on-campus event the UCSB Ic...