News

February 2, 2010

UC Health Schools Try to Profit in Era of Crisis

By Lauren Holzer Reporter

Despite their recent financial successes, University of California medical centers may still be in jeopardy from state budget failings.

February 2, 2010

Scholars Slip in Study Time

By Morgan Livingston

The amount of time college students spend studying has declined an average of 10 hours per week since 1961, according to a recent University of California study.

February 2, 2010

Art Showcase Seeks to Study Racial Identity

By Julie Epstein

The UCSB Women's Center is currently hosting a multicultural art exhibit featuring work from students and professional artists.

February 2, 2010

Stimulus Gives More to Colleges

By Staff

Under President Obama's proposed $3.8 trillion federal budget, unveiled yesterday, California students would benefit from a $3.9 billion increase in the state's Pell Grant funding.

February 2, 2010

Rove Event Draws Additional Funding

By Jordanne Pascual

The Associated Students Finance Board dispersed $13,385 to 10 student organizations at last night's two-hour meeting.

February 1, 2010

UCSB Continues to Reduce Expenditures

By Elliott Rosenfeld

With $45 million to cut from UCSB's budget this academic year, administrators are scrambling to slash spending across the board.

February 1, 2010

Rising Aid Follows Fees

By Morgan Livingston

As University of California annual student fees exceed the $10,000 mark, the UC Office of the President is attempting to offer aid to more low-income families than ever before.

February 1, 2010

Rising Costs Enable Online Book Sales

By Maane Khatchatourian

According to a recent study, UC students spend an average of $900 a year on textbooks.

February 1, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Roger Jackson

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to numerous violent crimes over the weekend, including four assaults and one incidence of domestic abuse.

February 1, 2010

Team Talks of I.V. Plans

By Max Kelley

The Isla Vista Project Area Committee met last week to discuss current and upcoming projects under the I.V. Master Plan.

February 1, 2010

New Statutes Enact Early Releases in SB Facilities

By Garik Hauer

Seventy-one inmates were released from the Santa Barbara County Jail last Monday in concurrence with new state guidelines for release based on "good behavior."

February 1, 2010

UC Student Takes Tiara at Pageant

By Talia Marcelin Reporter

UCSB freshman Carley Ryckman was recently crowned Miss Santa Barbara County 2010.

January 29, 2010

Council Excludes External Spectators

By Mackenzie Weinger

The Associated Students Legislative Council is still refusing to reveal the issues discussed during their closed meeting Wednesday night.

January 29, 2010

ABC Op Catches I.V. Shop

By Bridget Hogan

Isla Vista Market and a 7-Eleven in Goleta were busted for selling alcohol to minors earlier this month in a sting operation.

January 29, 2010

Group Salutes Life Lost

By Ali Limonadi

Today marks the close of Gaza Awareness Week on campus, which featured a series of events organized by UCSB Students for Justice in Palestine.

January 29, 2010

Capps Speaks for Gay Rule Reform

By Jeremy Zeller

Local congresswoman Lois Capps praised President Obama's proposal to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy made during Wednesday's State of the Union address.