News

March 3, 2011

Website Seeks to Connect Isla Vista

By Patrick Schaeper

Three UCSB students plan to launch a new social networking site next quarter specifically for the Isla Vista community.

March 3, 2011

A.S. Denies Funds For Organizations

By Ashley Jensen

The Associated Students Legislative Council spent the final meeting of the quarter discussing two Finance Board allocations.

March 3, 2011

Group To Provide Aid for Disabled Students

By Veronica Smith

UCSB’s Associated Students Commission on Disability Equality is planning to install a university-wide transportation service for students with disabilities within two years.

March 3, 2011

Local Warming Centers Hope to Extend Services

By Daily Nexus Staff

County officials and experts will meet tomorrow for “Beyond Socks and Blankets,” a forum about the possible causes of and solutions for homelessness in Santa Barbara.

March 3, 2011

Scholars To Voice Views on Marriage Institution

By Jack Crosbie

Thee UCSB Feminist Studies department will continue its “Critical Issues in America” lecture series with “Queer Perspectives on Marriage: Intimacy beyond Marriage” next Monday.

March 3, 2011

UCSB Revives Damaged Coast

By Michael Dean

UCSB is restoring a 69-acre off- campus parcel of land for use as an open space.

March 3, 2011

Local Musicians Compete for Extravaganza Spot

By Victor Banuelos

Dozens of students crowded into the Hub to see four local bands duke it out on stage Thursday night.

March 3, 2011

Internet Profiles Influence College Admission Picks

By Samantha Forcum

Students who publicize their recreational drug use habits or bedroom romps on social net- works should be wary of the potential impact on their edu- cational prospects.

March 2, 2011

Campus Offers Obscure Majors

By Patrick Kulp

Although it is no secret that UCSB offers majors such as English and engineering, it is easy to be oblivious of the more obscure fields offered on campus.

March 2, 2011

Event Encourages Entrepreneurship

By Marissa Wenzke

The Associated Students Human Rights Board will host a banquet tonight to educate students about local and international social entrepreneurship opportunities.

March 2, 2011

Capps To Face New Opponent in 2012 Election

By Jack Crosbie

Former California Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado declared his intention last week to run in the 2012 elections against 23rd District Representative Lois Capps.

March 2, 2011

Day To Honor Classic Author

By Garik Hauer

Today is the 107th birthday of revered writer and cartoonist Theodor Seuss Geisel — better known by his pseudonym Dr. Seuss, under which he authored 44 children’s books.

March 2, 2011

UCSB Nonprofit Enters Contest

By Kathleen Tan

Environmental Education for the Next Generation, a nonprofit student organization founded by undergraduates at UCSB, will compete for a $100,000 grant next month to secure funding that would expand its efforts.

March 1, 2011

UCSB Maintains High Green Energy Standards

By Charlotte Milinovich

UCSB continues to excel as a leader in sustainability through the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to keep ahead of advances in green technology. Since creating one of the nation’s first environment...

March 1, 2011

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to vandalism, an assault and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

March 1, 2011

Crowded Jails Concern City

By Daily Nexus Staff

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department will discuss possible solutions for county jail overcrowding during a meeting at the Santa Maria City Hall’s Council Chamber tonight.