News

January 28, 2011

Basque Studies Experts Hold Whaling Exhibit

By Dominic LoBuglio

UCSB’s Center for Basque Studies will host a conference today about Basque whaling in Iceland today in conjunction with an exhibition at Davidson Library.

January 28, 2011

University Legislature Reviews Latest Events, Financial Difficulties

By Samantha Forcum

The UCSB Faculty Legislature met yesterday to discuss current university issues.

January 28, 2011

MTD To Regulate Resources

By Daily Nexus Staff

The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District and Teamster Union Local 186 are meeting today to discuss changes in union healthcare benefits.

January 27, 2011

Learning the Legal Language of the Lease Agreement

By Maya Salmon

Unless you are an attorney, reading over your new lease can feel like you are trying to read a foreign language!

January 27, 2011

Committee Discusses New Railway Project’s Effects on Environment

By Doug Flanagan

The Gaviota Coast Planning Advisory Committee discussed ways to reduce the LOSSAN North Corridor Improvement Project’s environmental impact during their meeting last night.

January 27, 2011

Police Blotter

By Madison Medeiros

While strolling by Anisq’ Oyo’ Park, an Isla Vista Foot Patrol officer noticed a particularly intoxicated individual stumbling about with a white paper bag in hand.

January 27, 2011

Stalking Awareness Month Seeks to Encourage Activism

By Alex Ryden

The Rape Prevention Education Program hosted its final local workshop on sexual assault prevention yesterday in conclusion of National Stalking Awareness Month.

January 27, 2011

New Cart To Provide Local Organic Food

By Hannah Toutounchi

Starting next fall, the UC Santa Barbara Student Food Collective plans to operate a student-run food cart on campus that sells organic produce and meals.

January 27, 2011

Potential Policy Change Spurs Council Debate

By Ashley Jensen

Associated Students Legislative Council discussed at length a bill to modify the upcoming spring A.S. elections during last night’s four-hour meeting.

January 27, 2011

Gaucho Grads’ Gadget Locates Lost Belongings

By Marissa Wenzke

A smart phone innovation that UCSB alumni Christian Smith and Chris Herbert invented in 2008 for the Technology Management Program’s ‘New Venture Competition’ has been topping recent consumer electronics reviews.

January 27, 2011

U.S. Funds Repairs in California

By Daily Nexus Staff

The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing federal aid to local governments in California to hasten recovery in areas afflicted by severe winter weather.

January 26, 2011

Students Encourage Palestinian Understanding

By Brittany Avila

UCSB’s Students for Justice in Palestine organized a series of events this week to encourage open discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

January 26, 2011

Hospice Hosts “Fallen Beauty”

By Juliet Taylor

The Hospice of Santa Barbara is hosting a wine and cheese social today to showcase the work of local artist Jan Clouse.

January 26, 2011

Green Group Commends SB’s Sustainability

By Emily Hunt

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design granted UCSB’s Marine Science Research Building with a Gold certification in its “Existing Building” category last week.

January 26, 2011

Plans to Fix Damages on UCSB Coastal Trail

By Daily Nexus Staff

Construction began on UCSB’s West Campus bluff trail this week to counteract the effects of years of erosion and faulty drainage.

January 26, 2011

Unconventional Minor in Works

By Angelina Ward

Beginning next quarter, UCSB will introduce a new academic minor in spatial studies — the assessment of people or things using their geographical location in order to identify patterns and trends.