Melissa Thomas-Anderson

May 21, 2003

Domoic Acid Sickens Sea Mammals

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

If Alfred Hitchcock's nature walk had taken a different turn in 1961 he might have brought sea lions to the big screen two years later.

February 4, 2003

Sports Talk Inspires Women

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

The national event began in 1986 in recognition of Title IX, an education amendment adopted in 1972 that prohibits sexual discrimination in all education programs or activities that receive federal funds.

January 23, 2003

UC Prepares to Construct New Campus

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

Today, it is a muddy cow pasture. By summer, it will be home to $85 million in facilities for the new UC Merced campus. Preliminary construction planning is underway for the new campus, scheduled to open its doors in the...

January 9, 2003

Leg Council Meeting Focuses on Finances, Highway 217

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

The first Associated Students Legislative Council meeting of the quarter was held without incident Wednesday evening - few items were discussed and none were opposed.

November 25, 2002

Safety Issues May Halt 217 Construction

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

Safety concerns may finally put the red light on plans for the renovation of Highway 217. The renovation, which has vexed locals for a year, is once again a topic of dispute.

October 18, 2002

Skating Group Says Local Ice Rink Would Be Cool

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

The Greater Santa Barbara Ice Skating Association is working with Wynmark to raise enough money to build an indoor ice rink as part of the Camino Real Marketplace project.

October 8, 2002

A.S. Discovers Thousands of Dollars for Student Groups

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

Associated Students recently uncovered $28,000 that it can use to fund student groups.

May 24, 2002

Drug Reduces Effects of Parkinson’s

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

UCSB researchers and a Northern California-based pharmaceutical company may hold the key to the cure for Parkinson's disease.

April 17, 2002

A.S. Candidates for President Stress Safety, Housing Issues

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

Gauchoholic candidate Maggie Stack, Campus Engagement Group candidate Paul Riley and Student Affairs Coalition candidate Chrystine Lawson said they would discuss some of their differences though the three candidates shar...

April 11, 2002

EVPLA Hopefuls Split on Housing Issue

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

Two candidates debated Wednesday for the position of external vice president for local affairs, a position that maintains and strengthens the relationship between UCSB students and the local community.