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April 9, 2014

Future of Isla Vista To Be Discussed in Open Meetings

By Staff Report

Student and county representatives will hold public meetings to discuss the future of Isla Vista in the wake of the civil unrest that rocked Deltopia late Saturday night.

April 9, 2014

Malcolm Gladwell To Give Talk In SB

By Lannhu Khuat

New York Times Bestselling author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell will speak about overcoming adversity in a talk promoting his newest book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Against Giants, a...

April 9, 2014

Student Health Opens Clinic for Second Dose of Meningitis Vaccine

By Carissa Quiambao

The second dose of the meningitis B vaccine is currently being offered at the Recreation Center until this Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Thursday when vaccinations will be offered from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

April 8, 2014

County Officials Release Deltopia Statistics

By Marissa Wenzke

April 8, 2014

Open Streets Party and Fundraiser Comes to Downtown SB

By Jackson Kerr

The Coalition for Sustainable Transportation (COAST), a non-profit group advocating non-motorized transport, plans to hold a kickoff party and fundraiser for its 2014 annual Santa Barbara Open Streets, an event promoting...

April 8, 2014

UCSB Receives Highest Marks from WASC

By Loren Forrester

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) renewed UCSB’s academic accreditation last month on March 7, lengthening the date to year 2023 and giving the university the highest level of accreditation that th...

April 8, 2014

UCSB Professor Pleads Not Guilty to Misdemeanor Charges

By Staff Report

Associate professor of feminist studies Mireille Miller-Young pleaded not guilty to three misdemeanor charges last Friday. She was charged with theft from a person, battery and vandalism, according to the Office of the D...

April 7, 2014

Deltopia 2014: What Happened?

By Daniel Slovinsky

Tear gas, broken glass and police in riot gear filled the streets of Isla Vista Saturday night when the day’s Deltopia activities turned violent after an unknown partygoer attacked a UCSB Police Department officer, cau...

April 7, 2014

Administrators Address Deltopia Aftermath

By Peter Mounteer

UCSB Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Michael Young held an open forum with students, administrators and community leaders yesterday at the Coffee Collaborative to discuss the destruction caused by Deltopia and the fu...

April 7, 2014

‘Steps Against Sexual Assault’ Protest Fights Rape

By Jimmy Chang

The Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative hosted a protest against sexual assault and other harassment in Isla Vista called “Steps Against Sexual Violence” on Friday.

April 7, 2014

SRB To Host Panel About Post-Graduate Programs

By David Jackson

Students will learn about academic life after undergraduate education in a seminar titled “Graduate School: Everything You Need to Know” today at the Student Resource Building.

April 6, 2014

Photo Slideshow: Officers Use Tear Gas to Break Up Rioting Crowds

By Daily Nexus Photography

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April 6, 2014

Deltopia Leads to ‘Civil Unrest’ in IV Streets

By Patrick Kulp, Marissa Wenzke

Video by Benson Chen Deltopia violence led to riots in Isla Vista streets tonight after assaults on police and multiple stabbings prompted law enforcement to subdue crowds with tear gas and riot gear. Santa Barbara Count...

April 4, 2014

Sheriffs, UCSB Install Cameras Throughout I.V.

By Peter Mounteer

Six surveillance camera towers were erected in Isla Vista on non-university owned property in the wake of recent violent crimes and as Deltopia approaches this weekend, in addition to two surveillance cameras placed temp...

April 4, 2014

Photos From Thursday’s Strike by UAW Local 2865

By Daily Nexus Photography

The Union for Teaching Assistants, Tutors, and Readers at UCSB — or UAW Local 2865 at Santa Barbara — held a strike on Thursday, April 3, 2014 in front of Davidson Library and Campbell Hall in protest of alleged unf...

April 4, 2014

Garrison Keillor Brings Legendary Radio Humor, Music to Granada

By Daniel Slovinsky

Legendary humorist and radio host of Minnesota Public Radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion” Garrison Keillor gave a live comedy and music performance on Wednesday hosted by UCSB Arts & Lectures at the Granada Theater ...