News

April 6, 2010

Artists Sculpt Ballot Initiative

By Kristen Peters

Isla Vista Arts is asking students to approve a new $2.00 lock-in fee in the upcoming campus-wide election.

April 6, 2010

A.S. Funds Disabled Students Transports

By Veronica Smith

The Associated Students Finance Board dispersed $47,404 to 19 student organizations during last night's four-hour meeting.

April 5, 2010

SB Alum Offers I.V. Bus Rides

By Natalie Rehkopf

A new late-night bus service between Isla Vista and downtown Santa Barbara will begin this week, providing an alternative means of transportation for students looking to visit local bars.

April 5, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers blocked off beach accesses along Del Playa Drive Saturday in anticipation of crowds descending on the beach for the originally scheduled Floatopia weekend.

April 5, 2010

UC Board Plots Against Deficit

By Elliott Rosenfeld

With several proposals on the table that could produce sweeping changes in the University of California, officials are seeking feedback as they search for ways to more efficiently manage the 10-campus education system.

April 5, 2010

Ecological Event Praises

By Madison Medeiros

Film director James Cameron will be hailed as an environmental hero at Santa Barbara’s 40th Earth Day Festival. The Community Environmental Council’s award recognizes environmental advocacy across a range of ...

April 5, 2010

UPTE Union, UC Settle Contract

By Kristen Peters

After years of disagreement, the University Professional and Technical Employees union and University of California reached a five-year contract agreement concerning salary levels and benefits.

April 5, 2010

SB Presents Motion Pictures

By Staff

The 5th Annual Santa Barbara Human Rights Film Festival kicks off this Thursday, offering four nights of award-winning international filmmaking focused on human rights topics. A selection of acclaimed international films...

April 2, 2010

Master Plan To Bring New Multi-Use Facility

By Jeremy Zeller

A private development company will begin construction of a building on the corner of El Embarcadero and Trigo Road this winter, the next step in the county's plan to redevelop Isla Vista.

April 2, 2010

Educators Earn Honors

By Alex Jarrett

Three UCSB professors have been named fellows of the American Education Research Association, an organization that honors outstanding research in the field of education.

April 2, 2010

A.S. Restores Party Member

By Ali Limonadi

The Associated Students Legislative Council debated the upcoming A.S. spring elections during Wednesday night's five-hour meeting.

April 1, 2010

PIRATE FINDS EYE, SEES OWN FUTURE

By Al K. Seltzer / Yellow Journalist

In a startling turn of fate, Isla Vista's famed Pirate discovered a hidden treasure map inscribed on his harmonica and, following its clues, found his missing eye.

April 1, 2010

SMALL BIRDS VICIOUSLY MURDER THEIR PROTECTOR!

By Chris P. Nugget

A flock of snowy plovers -- an endangered species of bird native to the Santa Barbara coastline -- is believed to be responsible for the death of one of the docents sworn to protect them.

April 1, 2010

BERKELEY REJECT CAN’T TAKE A HINT

By Caressa Pecker

UCSB freshman Haywood Jablomi announced Thursday that he deserved to get into Berkeley and will attempt to transfer next year.

April 1, 2010

SUPERVISOR SEAMONSTER TO PREVENT FLOATOPIA?

By May Ann Naze

Floatopia may be shut down due to rumors of a "sea monster" roaming local waters.

April 1, 2010

FACULTY RETREAT GONE WILD!!!!!

By Chris P. Nugget

Professors shocked and shamed the campus community this week as news emerged that a UCSB Faculty Legislature retreat ended in massive property damages and a stunning display of academic binge drinking.