News

January 6, 2011

UCSB Program Offers Book to Spur Discussion

By Emily Hunt

In an effort to encourage intellectual discourse, UCSB will distribute over 2,000 free copies of author Rebecca Skloot’s book, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” today.

January 5, 2011

Senior Trio Looks to Finish Strong

By Ravi Bhatia

With only three seniors on the squad, the Gauchos’ upside is unparalleled amongst mid-major schools, especially considering their success in the conference that led to their first tournament appearance since 2002. Seni...

January 5, 2011

Del Mar Native Passes Away in Isla Vista Home

By Jenna Ryan

UCSB student Paul Herbert Frank died in his home on Dec. 15. He was 21 years old.

January 5, 2011

Admired UCSB Instructor Passes

By Jenna Ryan

Beloved environmental science professor William R. Freudenburg died in his Santa Barbara home on Dec. 28 after a two-year battle with bile duct cancer. He was 59 years old.

January 5, 2011

Train Collision Claims Life

By Madison Medeiros, Erika Martin

An unidentified man died yesterday after he was hit by an Amtrak train on the tracks near Fairview Avenue. The collision came just one day after an Amtrak train hit a fallen tree on the tracks slightly north of Goleta.

January 5, 2011

I.V. Stores Shut Doors During University Hiatus

By Ryan Basayne

Local businesses closed their doors during Winter Break in response to the departure of a majority of the Isla Vista student population.

January 5, 2011

UCSB Alters Transfer Qualifications

By Christina Lavingia

UCSB has modified its Transfer Admission Guarantee requirements, potentially reducing the number of California community college transfer students to be admitted to the university in Fall 2011.

January 5, 2011

Police Blotter

By Madison Medeiros

Saturday, December 23, 11:58 a.m. — Isla Vista’s finest were on patrol when they noticed a 50-year-old man dozing in a local park.

January 5, 2011

Annual Award Finances Local Projects, Events

By Dale Fairclough

Until next month the city of Goleta is accepting applications for an annual grant that offers local businesses the chance to fund projects that benefit city residents.

January 4, 2011

UC Runs Exclusive Channel

By Charlotte Milinovich

UCSB recently joined forces with local cable television provider Cox Communications to create a regional University of California Television channel.

January 4, 2011

A.S. Allocates Funds to Select Clubs, Forum

By Zane Way-Henthorne

The Associated Students Finance Board allotted $15,744 to five student organizations during last night’s one-hour-twenty-minute meeting.

January 4, 2011

Authorities See Decrease in Drunk Driving

By Garik Hauer

County law enforcement and highway patrol agencies concluded their holiday DUI crackdown this week, resulting in fewer arrests compared to last year.

January 4, 2011

Tree Delays Amtrak Train

By Daily Nexus Staff

An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train collided with a large eucalyptus yesterday, causing delays but no injuries.

January 4, 2011

Rechargable Lamps Endow Impoverished With Brighter Future

By Daily Nexus Staff

UCSB’s Institute of Energy Efficiency recently partnered with local nonprofit organization Pangaea to create a safer, more efficient alternative to kerosene lamps and distribute the innovation to students in developing...

January 4, 2011