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October 12, 2011

Kobe on Campus: Black Mamba Visits UCSB

By Ryan Porush

Leaning forward in his chair, Kobe Bryant widens his smile as he graciously accepts a bag of UCSB souvenirs from professor Jon Spaventa in a Rec Cen classroom. “I really appreciate this,” Bryant said as he put on a U...

October 12, 2011

Chileans Display Global Cry for Free Education

By Michael Dean

Since June, students and professors in Chile have boycotted their classes to protest the country’s profit-driven education system, preventing many people from pursuing degrees and leaving many others strapped with debt...

October 12, 2011

Student Regents To Provide Opportunity for Policy Debate

By Patrick Kulp

UCSB will host University of California student Regent Alfredo Mireles Jr. and student Regent-designate Jonathan Stein today as part of the team’s system-wide tour to promote open dialogue with their constituents. The ...

October 12, 2011

Grand Jury Backs Police Cameras

By Douglas Flanagan

October 12, 2011

Humanitarian Corps Begins Recruiting Drive

By Rilla Peng

The UCSB Global Brigades is recruiting student volunteers interested in undertaking projects providing vital services in underprivileged countries. The campus group is collaborating with its international division and mo...

October 11, 2011

Alumni To Host Political Networking Event

By Carissa Quiambao

The UCSB Alumni Associaton will host several distinguished Gaucho graduates including 35th District Assemblymember Das Williams and State Senator Sam Blakesly at the Mosher Alumni House tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. The Alumn...

October 11, 2011

Freeway Displays Endorse Paul 2012

By Megan Meyer

Local proponents of Ron Paul joined in yesterday’s worldwide “Sign Bomb” campaign and held vibrant demonstrations at several Santa Barbara freeway overpasses to express their support for the Republican candidate’...

October 11, 2011

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend. Deputies received a report of a physical assault Saturday night on the 6600 block of Sueno Road. According to IVFP Lieut...

October 10, 2011

Crowds Feast on Feature Fruit

By Megan Meyer, Kristin Palmer

Avocado enthusiasts flocked to Carpinteria’s 25th annual Avocado Festival last weekend to celebrate and sample the local fruit in its many delectable forms. The free event is one of California’s largest fruit-filled ...

October 10, 2011

Gaucho Nonprofit Expands Statewide

By David Russo

The nonprofit Environmental Education for the Next Generation established several new regional chapters earlier this month, extending its program to over 19 classrooms statewide. The EENG — founded in 2009 by several U...

October 10, 2011

Fisheries Lure in Locals With Fresh Seafood

By Jessica Stevenson

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and city government hosted its 10th annual Harbor and Seafood Festival last weekend at the downtown waterfront in celebration of the local fishing industry’s bounty. The free event fea...

October 10, 2011

City To Revamp Local Waterway Structure

By Leah Scott

The city of Goleta held an information session this past weekend regarding the San Jose Creek Capacity Improvement & Fish Passage Project, an ecological renovation program set for one of Goleta’s major waterways. T...

October 7, 2011

Council Hopefuls Campaign Through Civic Debate

By Doug Flanagan

Candidates for the upcoming Santa Barbara City Council elections met Wednesday night at the Faulkner Gallery to discuss plans addressing the city’s need for affordable housing and employment opportunities. The council ...

October 7, 2011

Charity Walk to Promote Cardiovascular Health

By Natalie Nicora

The American Heart Association is hosting its 5K Santa Barbara Heart Walk this weekend at the Santa Barbara Doubletree Resort to help fund the fight against heart disease and stroke in the United States. Proceeds from th...