Mackenzie Weinger

February 13, 2008

Surfing, Rockin’ Rabbi To Jam in I.V.

By Mackenzie Weinger

As a surfer, mountain biker and musician, one might say UCSB alum Yom Tov Glaser is not your average rabbi.

January 31, 2008

Natural Disaster Results in Death of UCSB Librarian

By Mackenzie Weinger

The UCSB community has suffered a loss following the death of Davidson Library employee Morgan Cowles during a Sequoia National Park avalanche on Monday.

January 23, 2008

Rivals From Cal Poly Graffiti UCSB

By Mackenzie Weinger

Taggers hoping to inspire California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo school spirit found their efforts in vain following this weekend's dominating performances meted out by the UCSB men's and women's basket...

January 18, 2008

Clinton Addresses Crowd at Pavilion Gym

By Mackenzie Weinger

An energetic crowd awaited the New York senator's appearance as aides distributed signs that read "UCSB for Hillary" and "Clinton Country."

January 7, 2008

Alleged Petition Fraud Prompts State Inquiry

By Mackenzie Weinger

Following allegations of fraud, the California Secretary of State's office has opened an investigation into possible election code violations made by campus petitioners last Nov.

November 30, 2007

Campus Housing Painters Picket for Pay

By Mackenzie Weinger

Alleging that subcontractors have withheld salaries for several weeks, a crew of painters demonstrated outside the UCSB Facilities Management office yesterday to demand their paychecks.

November 29, 2007

A.S. Approves Funding for Newspaper, Book Drive

By Mackenzie Weinger

In its last meeting of the quarter, the Associated Students Legislative Council discussed honoraria, allocated funding to three groups and passed one bill.

November 20, 2007

State To Decide Whether to Pursue Alleged Fraud

By Mackenzie Weinger

Following allegations of ballot petition fraud on campus last week, the Secretary of State's Fraud Investigations Unit has yet to disclose whether or not it will look into the matter.

November 16, 2007

Arbor Petitioners Allegedly Violate CA Election Code

By Allison Bailey, Mackenzie Weinger

Allegations of illegal activity by petitioners on campus has turned up inconsistencies in the signature-collection process and raised questions about the validity of the practices at the UCSB campus.

November 15, 2007

Council Vows to Register Voters, Approves Funding

By Mackenzie Weinger

During a marathon four-hour meeting, Associated Students Legislative Council passed two bills and allocated $3,336.18 among three groups at last night's meeting.

November 8, 2007

A.S. Representative Steps Down From Council

By Mackenzie Weinger

Following its regularly scheduled meeting in which one member resigned, Associated Students Legislative Council held its first working meeting of the year yesterday, discussing projects regarding parking, promotion and h...

November 7, 2007

Parking Oversight Committee Reconsiders Plan

By Mackenzie Weinger

At yesterday's Parking Ratepayer Board meeting, members discussed parking access for temporarily disabled members of the community and the validity of maintaining certain lots on campus.

November 1, 2007

A.S. Audit Shows Budget Surplus Due to Initiative

By Mackenzie Weinger

Following the passage of Students' Initiative last Fall Quarter, the Associated Students Legislative Council annual audit revealed a substantial increase in total revenue and spending at yesterday's meeting.

October 25, 2007