Earnhardt’s Life Makes His Death No Less Sad

I thought it was ridiculous for Downs to claim that Dale Earnhardt's death was not a tragedy and then try to justify his own speedy driving by claiming it is the American Way.
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A Letter to the Campus Community from Chancellor Henry Yang

"On the streets of Isla Vista in those early morning hours Saturday, we witnessed some extraordinary examples of courage, compassion, and humanity."
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A Message from the Mother of Christopher Divis

A message from Sally Jo Divis, the mother of one of the UCSB students killed in last Friday's fatal car accident in Isla Vista.
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Testing Service Agrees to Change in Policy for Disabled Test Participants

The Educational Testing Service, a national, private nonprofit group which administers several standardized tests, including the GRE, GMAT and TOEFL, has agreed to stop "flagging" or placing...
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Students Will Pay For Marshall’s Representation

Ask Gail Marshall if she dares to establish the same conditions for any of the other areas she represents.
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Friday Night’s Tragedy Deeply Impacts Community Still Reeling From Year of Loss

We mourn collectively for such a seemingly senseless loss of life, but extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Christopher Divis, Nicholas Bourdakis, Elie Israel and Ruth Levy.
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Driver Kills Four Pedestrians in Isla Vista

An 18-year-old UCSB student was arrested and charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter after crashing his car on Sabado Tarde and killing four pedestrians Friday night. Two of the victims' names hav...
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Salutations To LGBTA Conference Organizers

This letter is written in praise of the UCSB students, staff and faculty who hosted the 12th-annual UC systemwide LGBTA Conference.
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Feature Photo: For Crying Out Loud

Armed with a megaphone and an oil-stained jumpsuit, Gabriel Scherger, a junior political science major, speaks out in front of the UCen in a protest organized by CalPIRG to collect students' signature...
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Current State of University Admissions Requires That SAT I Be Revised, Not Abandoned

University of California President Richard Atkinson recommended that the University drop the SAT I as a basis for admission.
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Photos: Aceyalone at the El Rey Theater, Feb. 18

Aceyalone Performed with Abstract Rude, Mikah9, Cocoa Brovaz, Rasco, Ed O.G., and Masterminds.
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Letter to the Editor

To ignore Ray Luv's presence on "Pimp Shit" is like saying that "I Got You Babe" is sung by Sonny Bono.
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Feature Photo: Oil See You at the Beach

Fifty people attended a rally in Storke Plaza on Monday to draw attention to renewed interest in drilling off the South Coast. Co-sponsored by Get Oil Out(GOO), CalPIRG, Surfrider Foundation and EAB, ...
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Feature Photo: So Close … Yet So Far Away

UCSB freshman guard Nick Jones throws up a prayer after being fouled during Thursday's game.
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Problems in SAASB Only Tip of the Iceberg

Pieces of ceiling will continue to drop on people's heads in Phelps. Elevators with expired permits will continue to stutter before they stop.
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