News

April 16, 2010

City Debates Pot Regulation

By Max Kelley

Santa Barbara may limit the number of medical marijuana dispensaries to five, following an agreement between city council members at this week's meeting.

April 16, 2010

2010 Vote Brings Lock-Ins to Table

By Katherine Friedman

In the spring election kicking off Monday, students will decide on eight fee reaffirmations that propose maintaining certain previously approved lock-ins.

April 16, 2010

Campus Group Participates in Model League

By Jenna Ryan

UCSB's Model Arab League team racked up a number of awards at a major regional competition last Saturday.

April 16, 2010

Charities To Aid Victims of Quake

By Garik Hauer

Local nonprofit groups are working alongside partner organizations in China and Tibet to provide relief to those affected by Tuesday's magnitude 6.9 earthquake on the Tibetan Plateau.

April 14, 2010

Closures Prove Efficient

By Jeremy Zeller

Following the success of last weekend's crackdown on Floatopia, local officials have indicated they may rely on beach closures again in the future should public safety or environmental concerns arise.

April 14, 2010

Lock-In Fees Face Scrutiny

By Katherine Friedman

Next week's spring election ballot will include eight reaffirmations that propose the continuation of various previously approved student lock-in fees.

April 14, 2010

Applicant Pool Holds High GPAs, Diversity

By Online Editor

A total of 19,721 high-school seniors -- roughly 42 percent of the 46,672 that applied -- were admitted to UCSB for the 2010-11 year.

April 14, 2010

Bren School Screens Plastics Film

By Charlotte Milinovich

A new environmental campaign highlighting the negative impacts of single-use plastic bags will be showcased today as part of a weeklong sustainability project.

April 14, 2010

Council Shelves Bills

By Ali Limonadi

Associated Students Legislative Council members tabled almost every bill brought up during their brief two-hour meeting last night. Council members discussed changes to the spring election ballot and debated a number of ...

April 13, 2010

Candidates Discuss Platforms

By Rebecca Bratburd

Candidates for Associated Students president and external vice president of statewide affairs squared off in respective debates yesterday in preparation for next week's election.

April 13, 2010

Study Analyzes Emissions Law

By Kristen Peters

Graduate students from UCSB's Bren School of Environmental Science and Management have proposed amendments to alter alleged mistakes they found in the Obama administration's 2012-16 fuel economy standards.

April 13, 2010

A.S. Funds New Transit Program

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Temporarily or permanently disabled students may have access to a new chauffeur-style transportation service on campus as soon as this summer, thanks to $100,000 that Associated Students recently made available.

April 13, 2010

Dept. Rescinds Mistaken Acceptances

By Courtney Lund

The university had to apologize to 60 waitlisted applicants last week after mistakenly sending the Fall 2010 hopefuls congratulatory letters intended for admitted students.

April 13, 2010

Weekend Features Earth Day Activities

By Brittney Pham

Santa Barbara's Community Environmental Council will host the 40th Earth Day festival at Alameda Park this weekend.

April 13, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Madison Medeiros

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol handled a deluge of Floatopia-related crime this weekend, responding to thefts, medical emergencies and alcohol violations.

April 13, 2010