News

February 16, 2010

Accident Takes Life of Former UCSB Student

By Jenna Ryan

Family, friends and fellow surfers are mourning the death of UCSB alumnus Stephen Schafer, who was killed less than two weeks ago in a fatal shark attack.

February 12, 2010

Festival Exhibits Star Art

By Ali Limonadi

UCSB Professor George Legrady's digital art was chosen to be displayed for the world to see in the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympic games.

February 12, 2010

Dock Jogger Sights Roaming Baby Whale

By Madison Medeiros

A juvenile gray whale was spotted at Stearns Wharf on Tuesday, marking the beginning of whale watching season.

February 11, 2010

Curtains Rise at SB Film Festival

By the Artsweek staff

For coverage on the 2010 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, follow Daily Nexus’ Artsweek over the next few weeks. This week’s features include coverage of: The Modern Master Award The Outstanding Dire...

February 11, 2010

Campus Performance To Benefit Haitians

By Jenna Ryan

UCSB's Haiti Relief Concert will feature popular local artists tonight from 9 p.m. to midnight in Storke Plaza to fundraise for the victims of the recent tragedy.

February 11, 2010

Plan May Renew Coastal Drilling

By Evan Sherwood, Jeremy Zeller

A proposal that would allow the expansion of offshore oil development into state waters -- something that has not happened since the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill -- is once again being debated after being included in Gov...

February 11, 2010

Campus Events To Educate on Black Culture

By Katherine Friedman

UCSB has kicked off Black History Month with an array of cultural and historical events, with more on the way.

February 11, 2010

Kids To Help Restore Isle Habitats

By Morgan Hamel

Elementary school children will soon contribute to habitat restoration efforts on Anacapa Island thanks to a grant to promote sustainability and education.

February 11, 2010

A.S. Considers Rove Opposers

By Katherine Friedman

The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed several matters of business at last night's meeting and entertained a heated debate over Karl Rove's scheduled appearance at UCSB this month.

February 10, 2010

Discover the Food of the Gods

By Staff

February 10, 2010

Jumbo Squid Fill Residents’ Fishing Boats

By Madison Medeiros

An influx of giant squid off the shore of Santa Barbara has sparked the interest of seasoned fishermen and locals alike.

February 10, 2010

SB Converts Grease to Energy

By Natalie Rehkopf

Fat and grease will soon turn into a source of electrical power for Santa Barbara thanks to a new waste management plan.

February 10, 2010

New Group Embraces Diversity

By Ali Limonadi

A new student organization at UCSB hopes to create a safe space and open forum for multicultural, mixed-race and mixed-ethnicity students.

February 10, 2010

Group Strives to Maintain Active Status

By Ali Limonadi

CALPIRG members are collecting student pledges this week as they scramble to keep UCSB's chapter alive.

February 9, 2010

Events Speak Out Against Violence

By Vicky Nguyen Reporter

During the weeklong campaign for "Speak Up Against Hate," organizers hope to educate students about hate crime and incidents at UCSB.