News

April 4, 2011

Police Barricades Capsize Floatopia

By Daily Nexus Staff

While increased police presence successfully prevented the occurence of a possible Floatopia this past weekend, the county may decide to prevent beach access again this weekend.

April 4, 2011

Event Urges Organ Donation

By Megan Meyer

The National Kidney Foundation held its first annual Tri-County Kidney Walk fundraiser Sunday at the Santa Barbara Fess Parker Doubletree Resort.

April 4, 2011

RHA Opens Forum for Male Questions

By Yishian Yao

Yesterday marked the beginning of “Men’s Week,” a UCSB student series dedicated to the discussion of penis size, male body images and homosexuality.

April 4, 2011

No’topia is better than Dystopia

By Daily Nexus Staff

It is obvious that things cannot go on like this anymore.

April 4, 2011

John Cleese Leaves UCSB Laughing

By Erika Martin

Legendary British actor John Cleese graced Campbell Hall with his comedic styling yesterday as part of a week-long free event series hosted for students by UCSB’s Arts & Lectures department.

April 4, 2011

Labor Rally Sparks Solidarity

By Jack Crosbie

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations will host an open rally in support of workers’ rights today at noon in Storke Plaza.

April 3, 2011

Sports Briefs: OJ, Water Polo, Tennis, Track & Field

By Sports Editor

UCSB junior guard Orlando Johnson declared himself eligible for the 2011 NBA Draft on Friday. He has not hired an agent, a decision that allows him to return to UCSB for the 2011-2012 season.

March 31, 2011

Student Paper Plagued by Prank

By John Leach

The Associated Students-sponsored newspaper The Bottom Line has suffered a recent series of vandalism at distribution bins around campus.

March 31, 2011

Startup Company Encourages Innovative Energy Conversion

By Veronica Smith

A UCSB professor and alumnus received $38 million in funding for their technology start-up company Transphorm late last month.

March 31, 2011

Gas Stations Pump Wallets

By Dale Fairclough

Local gas prices remain amongst the highest in the nation, according to the price tracking website gasbuddy.com.

March 31, 2011

Daily Nexus Editor Wins Award for Best Feature

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Daily Nexus Managing Editor Lexi Pandell was awarded first place in the “Best Feature” category of the 2010 California College Media Association journalism contest earlier this month.

March 30, 2011

‘Chos Head North

By Sports Editor

The UCSB men’s tennis team heads north this weekend to face Big West foe Pacific on Saturday and Fresno State on Sunday in a nonconference match.

March 30, 2011

UCSB Looks to Rebound Against Aztecs

By Kirk Reed

Over Spring Break, the #6 UCSB men’s volleyball team got a chance to play against nationally ranked teams outside the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation for the first time this season. The team must now focus on the ho...

March 30, 2011

City Questions Loan Program Implementation

By Jack Crosbie

Critics of Santa Barbara City’s $4.4 million employee mortgage loan program are scrutinizing city funding due to concerns over detrimental use of the government’s financial reserves.

March 30, 2011

Professor Shuts Down Nuclear Danger Myths

By Patrick Kulp

UCSB assistant physics professor Ben Monreal is refuting claims of severe radiation from the meltdowns at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

March 30, 2011

County Sinks Floatopia

By Garik Hauer

The Santa Barbara County Parks Dept. announced yesterday that all beach access points from Isla Vista and campus will be blockaded this weekend to ward off a potential reappearance of Floatopia.