News

May 26, 2011

A.S. Elections Investigation Denies Second Student Appeal

By Marissa Wenzke, Patrick Kulp

Associated Students Judicial Council denied a second appeal from a group of Open People’s Party representatives contesting A.S. Elections Committee’s allegations that members of the party furnished alcohol to minors ...

May 26, 2011

Burning Skirts To Compete in Frisbee Championships

By Sean Lee

UCSB women’s ultimate frisbee team will take on 19 other collegiate teams at the USA Ultimate College Championships in Boulder, Colo. this weekend.

May 26, 2011

Exhibit Examines Bible Evolution

By John Leach

The Davidson Library Dept. of Special Collections is hosting a new exhibit featuring 19 Bibles in various languages dating from the 13th to 17th centuries.

May 25, 2011

SB Social Services Face Funding Cuts

By Dale Fairclough

Santa Barbara County Executive Officer Chandra Wallar offered a budget proposal last week cutting $1.2 million from the Human Services Commission’s funding. The proposed budget reduction would decrease the organization...

May 25, 2011

SB Localized Produce Spurs University Research

By Kristin Crosier

A recent study by UCSB Environmental studies professor David Cleveland and a team of researchers from the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management found that food localization does not necessarily ensure susta...

May 25, 2011

Student Support Ensures ESS Restoration

By Patrick Kulp

University of California, Santa Barbara Dean of Social Sciences Melvin Oliver recently confirmed that the Exercise and Sports Science Dept. will continue offering classes through the upcoming 2011-12 academic year. The d...

May 25, 2011

SBCC Cuts Back on Costs With Sustainable Practices

By Michael Dean

Santa Barbara City College reduced $90,000 from its annual energy expenses after installing a solar powered parking lot at its West Campus in 2001. The photovoltaic carport provides shade for three rows of parking and ge...

May 25, 2011

UCSB Contributes to Ocean Study

By Michael Dean

UCSB researchers are overseeing part of a high-frequency ocean radar network that provides detailed maps of ocean currents and other coastal patterns along the West Coast. The network is composed of 78 sites between Asto...

May 25, 2011

Panel To Review Consequences of bin Laden Death

By Yishian Yao

UCSB Campus Democrats will host a nonpartisan discussion panel entitled “Implications of the Assassination of Bin Laden” tonight at 7 p.m. in the Loma Pelona Center. The open forum will feature global studies profess...

May 24, 2011

West Nile Virus Threatens County

By Sam Chung

The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County announced the beginning of West Nile virus season in the county following a winter of heavy rains.

May 24, 2011

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a burglary, a sexual assault, vandalism, drug possession and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

May 24, 2011

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Prompts New Solutions

By Michael Dean

President Obama addressed the State Dept. last Thursday, outlining new terms for peace negotiations for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

May 24, 2011

Stabbing Case Continues

By Megan Meyer

Benjamin Vargas pled not guilty last Thursday to the first-degree murder of 26-year-old Santa Barbara resident Vincent Velasquez, who was stabbed to death earlier this month.

May 24, 2011

New Regents To Restore Order

By Marissa Wenzke

UC Berkeley graduate student Jonathan Stein was nominated as the UC Student Regent for 2012-13 yesterday and will begin his term in July 2012 if approved by the board.

May 23, 2011

Students Rally For State to Consider Part of Dream Act

By Katie Peck

UC students campaigned last week to encourage 39th District State Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes to pass a bill granting undocumented students equal access to state financial aid at California public universities. Student...

May 23, 2011

A.S. Aids Ordinance Appeals

By Erika Martin

The UCSB Associated Students External Vice President of Local Affairs office is providing legal assistance for Isla Vista residents cited in violation of Santa Barbara County’s Social Host Liability Ordinance. The ordi...