News

October 27, 2011

Williams Upholds Student Interests

By Marissa Wenzke

State Assembly member Das Williams signed a pledge to vote against future cuts to the University of California’s state funding last week after students protested his vote in support of the $650 million decrease in UC f...

October 27, 2011

Films Enrich Ocean Issue Knowledge

By Kristin Crosier

Twelve UCSB students had the opportunity to study in two of UCSB’s top-rated departments simultaneously through the fifth-annual Blue Horizons Summer Program for Environmental Media. The nine-week program — a collabo...

October 27, 2011

Police Defend Use of Force in DUI Arrest

By Megan Meyer, Jack Crosbie

Santa Barbara Police Chief Cam Sanchez announced yesterday that no further investigation will be conducted regarding allegations of excessive force by three officers in a contentious arrest last week. Officers arrested S...

October 27, 2011

County Supports Cannabis Ban

By Molly Hamill

The Santa Barbara County and Montecito Planning Commissions voted to approve an ordinance to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated areas of the county during last week’s meeting. On Oct. 4, the Santa Bar...

October 27, 2011

Renowned Director To Visit Campus

By Carissa Quiambao

Professional screenwriter, director and film producer Jeff Nathanson will host an advanced exclusive screening of the upcoming film “Tower Heist” at 7 p.m. in UCSB’s Pollock Theater. The film, starring Eddie Murphy...

October 27, 2011

A.S. Allots Funds, Reviews Work

By Yishian Yao

The Associated Students Legislative Council passed four bills and a resolution during their weekly meeting in the Flying A Studio room of the University Center last night. As one of its first orders of business, the coun...

October 27, 2011

All Hallows Hooligans Again Attempt Maturity

By Erika Martin

While exactly how Halloween in Isla Vista grew from an evening of anti-law enforcement riots in 1978 to the biggest college party in California remains unclear, the ensuing ordinances, outsiders and regulations have left...

October 26, 2011

Know the Difference Between Ghoulish and Foolish This Halloween

By Opinion Editor, Maya Salmon

Halloween is a spooky-fun time loved by young and old. There is something nostalgic about the goofy and creative costumes, the cool fall air, flickering jack-o-lanterns and so much candy your teeth hurt. Community Housin...

October 26, 2011

County Sheriffs Snuff Out Weed Operations

By Doug Flanagan

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department purged 17 marijuana growth operations and roughly 60,000 cannabis plants from the county during this year’s “marijuana eradication season.” In collaboration with agen...

October 26, 2011

Campus Financing Reports Donations

By Patrick Kulp

The Office of Development’s “Campaign for UCSB” project received nearly $35 million in private donations during the 2010-2011 academic year. The drive to encourage funding from alumni, individuals, foundations and ...

October 26, 2011

Contentious DUI Arrest Reviews Police Methods

By Megan Meyer, Jack Crosbie

The Santa Barbara Police Department is reviewing the case of a suspect who was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence, after several witnesses claimed the arresting officers used excessive force. At approxi...

October 26, 2011

‘High End’ Housing To Open This Fall

By Megan Meyer

L.A.-based ICON general contractors and Chicago-based construction company Campus Acquisitions are developing the empty lot on the corner of Trigo Road and Embarcadero del Norte for a new multi-use student housing projec...

October 26, 2011

Professor Considers Result of Libyan Leader’s Death

By Michael Dean

Former Libyan head of state Muammar Gaddafi was killed under uncertain circumstances near his hometown of Sirte last Thursday. Christopher McAuley, an associate professor of black studies, spoke to the Daily Nexus about ...

October 25, 2011

Local Business To Hold Contest

By Vanessa Angiuli

Isla Vista’s Coffee Collaborative will host a pumpkin-carving contest tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m. to judge sculpted squashes in several categories and award various prizes to those which have been chiseled to perfection....

October 25, 2011

Scientists Improve Graphene Creation

By Brandon McCapes

Scientists in the UCSB Nanoelectronics Research Lab have developed breakthrough technology in synthesizing graphene, a substance that could be revolutionary for a range of sectors including nanotechnology, medicine and g...

October 25, 2011

Cleanup Event Aims To Negate Party Aftermath

By Katelyn Stefani

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is seeking volunteers to participate in the 10th annual Adopt-A-Block Halloween cleanup Oct. 29 and Nov. 4 to brace for and subsequently tackle the seasonal influx of trash. Th...