News

April 11, 2011

Budget for Children’s Center Up for Reapproval

By Kathleen Tan

UCSB’s University Children’s Center is asking for the reaffirmation of two separate lock-in fees totaling to $8.50 per undergraduate student per quarter in the upcoming Spring Election.

April 11, 2011

Unrepaired Facilities Inflict Environmental Damage

By Opinion Editor

I am writing in response to Friday’s article “Students To Vote on ICA Cost.”

April 11, 2011

OSL Seeks Continued Finances for Campus Activities, Groups

By Alejandra Saragoza

The Office of Student Life is asking for the reaffirmation of its $1.75 quarterly student lock- in fee in the upcoming Spring Election.

April 11, 2011

Thunderdome Initiative To Face Vote for Reaffirmation

By Marissa Wenzke

The UCSB Events Center’s maintenance and improvement fee will appear on this year’s Campus Election Commission’s online ballot for reaffirmation.

April 8, 2011

Santa Barbara Trail Council Holds Fundraising Event

By Emily Nord

Santa Barbara’s Trail Council is hosting its 2nd annual barbeque and fundraiser this Sunday at El Capitan Canyon. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and include trail hikes, runs and equestrian rides, a barbeque lunch and...

April 8, 2011

A.S. Candidates Open Discussion

By Christina Lavingia

Candidates for External Vice President of Statewide Affairs participated in an open forum yesterday at the University Center Hub.

April 8, 2011

Students To Vote On ICA Cost

By Brittany Avila

The Intercollegiate Athletics Dept. is asking for a $44.50 lock-in fee that will fund athletics resources and facilities enhancements if approved in the upcoming Spring elections.

April 8, 2011

Tea Fire Victims Continue Lawsuit Against Owners

By Megan Meyer

A couple who suffered extensive burns after they were caught in the 2008 Tea Fire above Montecito is suing the owners of the property where the fire started.

April 8, 2011

Driver Strikes, Kills Black Bear Crossing Local Bridge

By Daily Nexus Staff

The California Highway Patrol reported that a bear was struck on the SR-154 highway yesterday as it attempted to cross Cold Spring Bridge.

April 8, 2011

City Makes Waste Service Decision

By Garik Hauer

The Goleta City Council approved a contract with MarBorg Industries on Tuesday after months of competition with rival corporation Allied Waste Services to secure the right to conduct citywide trash collection.

April 7, 2011

Community Assists Hungry Students

By Alexander Colletta

Associated Students began collecting donations earlier this week to provide non-perishable food and toiletries to students who skip meals to cut back on expenses.

April 7, 2011

Council Approves Ballot

By Ashley Jensen

Associated Students Legislative Council approved the ballot for the student body Spring Elections during last night’s seven- hour meeting.

April 7, 2011

A.S. Candidates Hold Discussion Forum

By Yishian Yao

Candidates for the external vice president of local affairs and student advocate general offices met in the University Center Hub yesterday to discuss their platforms in the Associated Students spring ele...

April 7, 2011

Police Blotter

By Madison Medeiros

Saturday, April 2, 7:17 p.m. — Officers rushed to respond to a call that a man had been physically assaulted — by two girls.

April 7, 2011

Beach Closures To Continue

By Daily Nexus Staff

All beach entryways along Isla Vista and campus will be closed once again this weekend to prevent the possibility of Floatopia, the Santa Barbara County Parks Dept. announced yesterday.

April 7, 2011

Suggested Fee To Fund UCen Reconfiguration

By Patrick Kulp

A measure on the online Spring Election ballot asks for $14 per student per quarter — $3.50 is for return to aid — to transform the third floor of the University Center into a “study loft”.