Mackenzie Weinger

April 24, 2009

OPP Dominates A.S. Election

By Mackenzie Weinger

The 2009 Associated Students election ended Thursday in a landslide victory for the Open People's Party.

April 22, 2009

On the Menu Satisfies Its Sweet Tooth

By Mackenzie Weinger

In the mood for something sweet? This week, On the Menu keeps it fresh as we roll through some of Santa Barbara's best bakeries.

February 24, 2009

A.S. Distributes Over $30,000

By Mackenzie Weinger

Associated Students Finance Board doled out $33,773.62 among 13 student groups at last night's relatively brief two-hour meeting.

February 23, 2009

County Proposal Targets Partying

By Mackenzie Weinger

Isla Vista's renowned party scene may take a beating if a proposed county ordinance is approved in the coming weeks.

January 28, 2009

Deutsch Diner

By Mackenzie Weinger

Don't know anything about German cuisine other than beer and bratwurst? Never fear -- this week, On the Menu takes you on a tour of Germany from Berlin to the Alps without ever leaving Santa Barbara.

November 5, 2008

Democrats Dominate

By David Ferry, Mackenzie Weinger

Come January, Barack Obama will be president of the United States. Riding on the coattails of Obama's victory, Democrats swept the local elections. Doreen Farr eked out a win in the 3rd District supervisor race, beati...

October 16, 2008

California Debates Prop. 2

By Mackenzie Weinger

One of the propositions on the ballot this November seeks to improve the quality of life of farm animals, but opponents fear that the beasts' gains will spell disaster for the state's agricultural economy.

October 6, 2008

Governor Vetoes Student Aid Bill

By Mackenzie Weinger

Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed the California Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act for the third time in three years last week, once again blocking undocumented students from obtaining campus grants and sch...

May 13, 2008

OPP Refutes Alleged A.S. Code Violations in Hearing

By Mackenzie Weinger

Nearly three weeks after the Associated Students election ended, one party is still answering to allegations of unfair campaign practices.

April 23, 2008

Good Burger

By Mackenzie Weinger

Ready to enter hamburger heaven? Put away those George Foreman grills and let On the Menu take you on a transcendent journey outside the fast food bubble of mass-produced, frozen patties as we shed some light on Santa Ba...

April 18, 2008

Newsletter Tampering Troubles A.S.

By Mackenzie Weinger

Allegations of Associated Students election violations rocked the residence halls yesterday as copies of The Flush were ripped down from bathroom stalls and replaced with Student Voice party posters.

April 15, 2008

Student Alleges Wronged Record of Board Ruling

By Mackenzie Weinger

A dispute over a resolution supporting an environmental general education requirement took the stage at the Associated Students Judicial Council hearing yesterday in the case of Lambright v. Jackson.

April 9, 2008

Candidates Kick Off A.S. Elections

By Mackenzie Weinger

With Associated Students election season in full swing, the candidates for the three vice presidential positions will campaign actively around campus, whether in debates or at your door in the hopes of snagging a spot in...

April 8, 2008

Campus Election Nears; A.S. Hopefuls To Begin Debates

By Mackenzie Weinger

Monday morning, students were greeted with a flurry of campaign signs signaling the beginning of three weeks of posters dotting the campus, T-shirts declaring party affiliations and fellow students pleading for votes - t...

March 7, 2008

t.A.T.u. Concert Rocks Crowd Inside Hub

By Mackenzie Weinger

UCSB students seeking a little girl-on-girl action found some last night in the Hub, as Russian pop sensation t.A.T.u. brought its danceable hits from Russia with love.

March 5, 2008

Budget Cuts May Hurt UC Admissions

By Mackenzie Weinger

Although the University of California has committed itself to offering all eligible undergraduates admission for 2008-09, future applicants may get a different response.