News

May 4, 2010

A.S. Denies the Brothas

By Veronica Smith

The Associated Students Finance Board allotted $15,746 to 12 student organizations during last night’s nearly three hour meeting. The board began their meeting by addressing their dwindling spring unallocated budget, w...

May 4, 2010

Four Locals Forge Cash, Go to Prison

By Evan Sherwood

Police arrested a UCSB student and three other young adults late last month for counterfeiting $20 bills and spending them in Isla Vista. Authorities charged all four suspects with forgery and conspiracy for making purch...

May 4, 2010

Drive-In To Reopen for Summer

By Madison Medeiros

After 19 years of disuse, the Santa Barbara Drive-In — located just minutes from campus — will burst back into life Friday night with the premier of "Iron Man 2."

May 4, 2010

Third-Year Santa Barbara Student Dies Abruptly

By Ali Limonadi

UCSB student Katherine Yuhas died on April 29 in her home in Isla Vista. She was 20 years old.

May 4, 2010

Voters Give Athletics a Red Card on Funding

By Maane Khatchatourian

Contrary to previous reports, students voted down the Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships Fee in the recent election.

May 3, 2010

Santa Barbara Beach Hosts AVP Event

By Erika Martin

Over 250 of the world’s most renowned beach volleyball players competed in Santa Barbara this weekend as a part of the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ 12-stop tour.

May 3, 2010

Weekend Crime Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to two sexual assaults, a medical emergency and an instance of residential burglary this weekend.

May 3, 2010

Queer Fair Takes Over Pardall Road

By Sheila Ganjian

The Queer Student Union wrapped up its annual Pride Week with a festival spanning Pardall Road on Saturday.

May 3, 2010

David Sedaris To Speak at Arlington Theatre Tonight

By Alex Ryden

Humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris will lecture tonight at 8 p.m. in the Arlington Theatre.

May 3, 2010

Room Made in Budget for Sacramento Center

By Ali Limonadi

The University of California’s satellite program in Sacramento, which was closed last fall due to budget issues, will be reopening some of its programs starting this summer. The UC Center Sacramento announced the reope...

May 3, 2010

Local Facility Offers Lessons, Practice Space

By Megan Smith

A new music studio recently opened in Goleta to provide a place for bands, solo musicians and music students to unleash their creativity.

May 3, 2010

National Academy of Sciences Recruits Santa Barbara Scholars

By Online Editor

Two UCSB faculty members were recently honored as inductees of the National Academy of Sciences.

April 30, 2010

Queer Students To Marry in Storke Plaza

By Rebecca Lehrmann

Today’s forecast calls for sunshine, rainbows and the 20th annual Queer Wedding ceremony in Storke Plaza.

April 30, 2010

Annual Fair Returns to Santa Barbara

By Erika Martin

The 21st annual Santa Barbara Fair & Expo will offer locals a wide range of carnival rides, food and live performances this weekend at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

April 30, 2010

Police Release Murder Suspect

By Madison Medeiros

Authorities dropped charges against the main suspect in the murder of a local man and former UCSB student at Hendry’s beach, arresting another man in his place.

April 30, 2010