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October 24, 2012

Vandenberg Air Force Base Officials Warn Public After Fatal Shark Attack

By Staff Report

Orcutt resident Francisco Javier Solorio Jr., 39, was fatally wounded in a shark attack yesterday morning while surfing at Surf Beach in Lompoc — the same area where UCSB chemical engineering student Lucas Ransom ,19, ...

October 24, 2012

La Escuelita To Throw Safe Halloween Bash

By Hannah Nelson

UCSB organization La Escuelita, one of the oldest Latin-based groups on campus, will host its annual Safe Halloween carnival event this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Children’s Park, where young Isla Vista res...

October 24, 2012

Locals Congregate at the Biko House to Talk About Neighborhood Issues

By Carissa Quiambao

Yesterday, students and other Isla Vista residents gathered at the Biko House on Sueno Road to discuss local community issues regarding the recent influx of commercial food, finance and residencies. Reclaim I.V. featured...

October 24, 2012

Mutant Honey Bees Suffering From Parasitic Strain May Hurt Crops

By Aamil Shaik

The Santa Barbara Agricultural Commissioner’s Office recently announced there have been several confirmed sightings of a ‘zombified’ honey bee in downtown Santa Barbara, along with numerous unconfirmed discoveries ...

October 24, 2012

Forum On Halloween Safety Prepares Citizens and Students For This Weekend’s Festivities

By Scott Camp

Last night, UCSB students and Isla Vista community members gathered at a public forum held in I.V. Theater to address questions and concerns regarding the upcoming surge of visitors for Halloween weekend. Associated Stud...

October 24, 2012

Local Deli Promotes Sustainable Living for Environmental Cause

By Brigitte Naughton

Santa Barbara County’s Back Door Deli is hosting a free Food Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today on 315 Camino Del Remedio. The event is part of a national campaign on healthy eating and sustainable agricultur...

October 23, 2012

Supreme Court Considers Claims Against Affirmative Action Policy

By David Johnston

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard vocal arguments for the case of Fisher v. University of Texas which, if overturned, would make affirmative action unconstitutional in public university admissions policies. In 2008...

October 23, 2012

City of Goleta Considers Ban on Plastic Bags

By Scott Camp

Last week, the Goleta City Council approved a maximum contribution of $8,000 to jointly fund a projected $70,000 environmental impact report investigating the effects of plastic bag use. The EIR will be carried out by th...

October 23, 2012

SB Dance Group To Participate In Worldwide “Thriller” Flash Mob

By Alea Olivas

This Saturday, World Dance Santa Barbara will host its third annual Santa Barbara Thriller event, encouraging community members of all ages to participate in the State Street branch of a worldwide flash mob performance o...

October 23, 2012

Doctorate Student Hosts Cold War, Comic Book Talk

By Maryam Shamroukh

Tonight, UCSB history doctoral student Paul Hirsch will give a lecture regarding the use of comic books to circulate propaganda during the Cold War era at Unity Church in Santa Barbara beginning at 7 p.m. Sponsored by UC...

October 23, 2012

Bike Moves Puts New Spin on Cyclists’ Rides Through SB

By Brigitte Naughton

Cyclists of all ages will gather next Thursday for Bike Moves, where community members dress according to a theme and ride a short route around downtown Santa Barbara on the first Thursday of each month. The event sports...

October 22, 2012

Campus Groups Aim to Exceed Voter Registration Record Set by UCSB

By Han Bae

n, the UCSB Voter Registration Volunteer Coalition is working with various campus groups in an effort to register 1,800 more voters by tonight’s 8 p.m. deadline. At the time of the last presidential election, UCSB rank...

October 22, 2012

UCSB Student Founds Dining Project With Philanthropic Goal

By Jennifer Chang

UCSB fourth-year global studies major Lucas Ryden founded a cooking website and catering project in his Isla Vista kitchen and is holding fundraising dinners twice a month to offer students an array of gourmet dishes and...

October 22, 2012

Renowned Neurosurgeon Lectures At UCSB on Health, Entertainment

By Staff Report

Dr. Sanjay Gupta — best-selling author, assistant neurosurgery professor at Emory University and CNN’s Emmy-decorated chief medical correspondent — visited Campbell Hall yesterday to discuss his experience with the...

October 22, 2012

Recent Shark Sightings Prompt Warning Signs

By Jim Chang

In light of several recent shark sightings, coastal authorities have posted several shark warning signs across the beaches of Santa Barbara for the first time. In addition to the spike in sightings, officials have report...

October 19, 2012

EAOP Officials Host College Fairs to Inspire High School Students

By Daniel Slovinsky

This past Tuesday, representatives from UCSB Early Academic Outreach Program made their annual visits to a number of local high schools as part of Higher Education Week, which provides high school juniors and seniors wit...