News

October 18, 2010

University Crime Rates Fluctuate

By Elliot Pearson

UCSB recently released its annual campus security report, revealing a moderate change in campus crime rates.

October 18, 2010

Fair Offers Locals Tools for Prevention of Cancer

By Kelton Retherford

The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital teamed up on Saturday to host the 7th annual Cancer Prevention Fair for uninsured, underinsured and low-income community members.

October 15, 2010

SB Police Target Cell Phone Drivers

By Patrick Schaeper

Highway patrol officers wrapped up a two-day crack down on distracted drivers yesterday, stepping up enforcement of “hands-free” cell phone law.

October 15, 2010

Celebrity Activists to Visit UCSB

By Alexander Colletta

Kings of impersonation, Mike Bonanno and Andy Bichlbaum of the Yes Men will give a multimedia presentation in Campbell Hall tonight at 8 p.m.

October 15, 2010

County Carnival Celebrates Citrus

By Ashley Jensen

The city of Goleta is expecting thousands of attendees for the 19th annual Lemon Festival at Girsh Park this weekend.

October 15, 2010

EAB To Organize Climate Summit

By Jack Crosbie

UCSB’s Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board will host one of the largest annual statewide sustainability conferences for students tomorrow at Corwin Pavilion.

October 14, 2010

Private Donations to UCSB Surpass Expected Amount

By Antonia Molloy, Patrick Schaeper

UCSB has received $595 million in donations over the last 10 years, exceeding its campaign goal of $500 million.

October 14, 2010

Old Media Enters Library Collection

By Amy Montemayor

Davidson Library’s Special Collections Dept., which preserves rare and antique books, was recently rejuvenated by new acquisitions.

October 14, 2010

A.S. Council Debates UC Budget Concerns

By Katherine Friedman

The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed issues ranging from student fees to the campus voter registration drive at last night’s three-hour meeting.

October 14, 2010

Vuillemainroy Takes Place of Lt. Olmstead

By Garik Hauer

There is a new lieutenant in town — but for Ray Vuillemainroy, it is business as usual at the Isla Vista Foot Patrol station.

October 14, 2010

Group To Offer Aid to Elders

By Alison Green

Local organizations and volunteers recently announced the development of Santa Barbara Village, a non-profit organization that will provide the elderly with care services without live-in requirements.

October 14, 2010

Prop 19 Aims to Legalize Pot in California

By Mackensie Minniear

The question of whether to pass California Proposition 19 — and effectively legalize marijuana use, cultivation and transport within the state — is steadily coming to a front as Nov. 2 draws near.

October 14, 2010

Measure ‘T’hreatens Marijuana Dispensers

By Dale Fairclough

If passed by the residents of Santa Barbara on Nov. 2, Measure T would shut down the operations of all medical marijuana dispensaries in the city and prevent any more from opening.

October 14, 2010

Photos: Ziggy Marley and Pilobolus Dance Theater

By Aaron LaRue

Daily Nexus photo coverage of Ziggy Marley and Pilobolus Dance Theater.

October 13, 2010

SB Clubs Render Election Info

By Antonia Molloy

As gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman debated at the Dominican University in Marin County yesterday evening, the UCen Hub was a lively platform for political discussion.

October 13, 2010

UC Scholar Pins Fraud on Society

By Elliot Pearson

UCSB emeritus professor of physics Harold Lewis resigned from the American Physical Society last week after 67 years of membership, alleging that the association has been purposely distributing false information about gl...