Shannon Ham

January 31, 2014

Students Nationwide Reject Rising Textbook Prices

By Shannon Ham

Over half of college students are not purchasing textbooks due to high prices, according to a recent study by CALPIRG.

January 23, 2014

Is Isla Vista Rent Too Damn High? A Closer Look Into Housing in I.V.

By Shannon Ham

With ‘For Rent’ signs slapped on almost every house or apartment in Isla Vista, thousands of students are now joining the annual housing rush that begins around the end of every Fall Quarter and beginning of every Wi...

October 2, 2013

Health Fair Aims To Help Local Kids

By Shannon Ham

The Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Child Development Department Health Linkages Program is hosting free health fairs and screenings for preschool students from low-income families in Isla Vista, Santa Barbara ...

September 26, 2013

Professor Stucky Receives Fellowship

By Shannon Ham

Professor of Inorganic Chemistry Galen D. Stucky has been named a 2013 Fellow of the American Chemical Society, making Stucky one of 96 fellows appointed by the organization annually.

September 19, 2013

US News Ranks UCSB Alongside Top Institutions

By Shannon Ham

UCSB ranked as the number 11 public university and number 41 best national university in U.S. News & World Report.

June 26, 2013

UCSB Researchers Publish Study of Parasite Food-Web

By Shannon Ham

UCSB researchers have recently contributed to new published research regarding the importance of parasites in ecological food-webs. A study entitled “Parasites Affect Food Web Structure Primarily through Increased Dive...

May 29, 2013

A.S. Commission Hosts Event Promoting Positive Self-Image

By Shannon Ham

The A.S. Womyn’s Commission’s annual runway show will take place at the Corwin Pavilion this evening, as part of the group’s ongoing efforts to challenge societal beauty norms and represent the vast diversity of th...

May 23, 2013

UCSB Hosts Relay For Life Event

By Shannon Ham

Students and faculty fundraise to aid fight against cancer   The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life will begin next Friday at the UCSB track, in commemoration and support of lives affected by cancer. Hosted ...

May 21, 2013

Senate Bill Could Prevent Loophole in Rape Cases

By Shannon Ham

After a Santa Barbara County sexual assault case involved a victim mistakenly giving consent after her attacker impersonated another individual, the Senate Public Safety Committee has now unanimously approved Assembly Bi...

May 15, 2013

UCSB Police Officer To Run For County Sheriff

By Shannon Ham

UCSB Police Department Officer Ryan Smith recently announced the he will run against incumbent Sheriff Bill Brown and Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department Sgt. Sandra Brown in the upcoming elections for the position o...

May 2, 2013

Work on New Ocean Science Education Building Resumes

By Shannon Ham

After a several month hiatus, construction on UCSB’s Ocean Science Education Building is continuing under new management and could be completed as early as next month. Construction was stalled last April after local co...

April 17, 2013

Acclaimed Author To Discuss Science, Social Effects of Malaria

By Shannon Ham

Award-winning author and investigative journalist Sonia Shah will present a free talk tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Campbell Hall based on her latest book, The Fever: How Malaria Has Ruled Humankind for 500,000 Years, which focu...

April 16, 2013

Associated Students’ EVPLA Establishes Fence Along Walter Capps Park, Hopes to Keep Students Safe

By Shannon Ham

The Associated Students External Vice President of Local Affairs recently established a fence along Walter Capps Park on Del Playa Drive, finally completing the community and campus-based efforts to provide new safety me...

April 10, 2013

Photo Website Seeks Amateur Shots of I.V. Community

By Shannon Ham

A new Facebook page entitled Native Talent is hosting monthly competitions for student-shot photos of the UCSB and Isla Vista communities. The page was created by Special Projects Coordinator of the Isla Vista Community ...

April 3, 2013

Luminarium Returns to UCSB for Second Time

By Shannon Ham

Shannon Ham Staff Writer   Associated Students Program Board and Architects of Air will open the Exxopolis Luminarium on the Lagoon and Faculty Club Lawns tomorrow, with the exhibit remaining open through Sunday. Th...

March 7, 2013

Summit To Host Black Leaders To Network and Promote Organizations

By Shannon Ham

Shannon Ham Staff Writer   UCSB First Committee is hosting their second annual Black Leaders Summit event today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mosher Alumni House. UCSB First is a volunteer student organization sponso...