News

February 26, 2010

Professor Hosts Free Conference

By Karen Urrutia

UCSB will host a free conference today discussing the centennial of the Mexican Revolution.

February 25, 2010

40 Years Later

By Taylor Haggerty

See Features section for the full story.

February 25, 2010

Rove Presents Today for Free

By Kristen Peters

Politician and pundit Karl Rove will discuss the current state of national politics tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Campbell Hall.

February 25, 2010

Online Threats Land Ex-Employee in Jail

By Staff

Former UCSB employee Neil Baker, who was detained last week in Kennewick, Wash. for threatening to "bomb and injure property," will be arraigned today.

February 25, 2010

Council Debates Irvine 11

By Matt Matejcek

During last night's four-hour meeting, the Associated Students Legislative Council disputed whether or not A.S. should take a stance on the controversy surrounding a group of UC Irvine students facing expulsion.

February 25, 2010

Alum Gets the Prices Right

By Caroline Johnston

Earlier this month, UCSB alumni Alfred Konuwa competed on the Super Bowl XLIV episode of "The Price is Right," making it all the way to the Showcase Showdown.

February 24, 2010

State To Review UC Spending

By Katherine Friedman

On Feb. 17, the state Joint Legislative Audit Committee unanimously approved a system-wide state audit of the University of California.

February 24, 2010

Local Groups Hurt for Cash

By Jeremy Zeller

Santa Barbara's chapter of the American Red Cross is feeling the pinch after a majority of this year's donations were funneled to Haiti earthquake relief efforts.

February 24, 2010

Police Blotter

By Travis Miller

Sun., Feb. 21, 12:42 a.m. -- A manly expletive ("Fuck!") drifting through the air on the 6600 block of Sabado Tarde Road caught the attention of patrolling officers.

February 24, 2010

Regent to Prioritize Education for CA

By Staff

A UC Regent will assume the post of California's Secretary of Education, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced yesterday.

February 23, 2010

Video Event Captures Extraordinary Stunts

By Staff

Extreme sports junkies who are unimpressed by the Olympic Games can attend tonight's Best of the 34th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, which features B.A.S.E. jumpers, mountain bikers, rock climbers and ex...

February 23, 2010

Leg Council Takes Charges to Court

By Mackenzie Weinger

While Associated Students moves forward to challenge claims of $750 in property damages from a weekend retreat, the A.S. administration said it is still continuing its investigation into allegations of improper conduct a...

February 23, 2010

Park Plan Waits for Approval

By Cameron Parker

After 10 years of planning, the creation of a skate park in Estero Park is inching toward fruition.

February 23, 2010

Man Bums Cash Posing as Student

By Madison Medeiros

A fraudulent solicitor posing as a UCSB Orchestra member is going door to door in Santa Barbara and Goleta asking for donations.

February 23, 2010

A.S. Aids Charitable Clubs

By Jordanne Pascual

The Associated Students Finance Board doled out $41,154 to 16 student organizations at last night's four-and-a-half hour meeting.

February 23, 2010

Queer Conference Deals with Prejudice

By Chris Rodd

Over 800 people attended the 20th annual Western Regional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex & Allies College Conference at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this weekend.