News

January 13, 2010

Police Blotter

By Travis Miller

Fri Jan. 8, 11:15 p.m. - Officers on patrol Friday night were directed towards the corner of Del Playa Drive and Camino Lindo on reports of vehicular vandalism.

January 13, 2010

UCSB Celebrates Re-Opened Archives

By Karen Urrutia

In celebration of the opening of El Teatro Campesino's archives, UCSB had the privilege of hosting a lecture last night by renowned playwright Luis Valdez.

January 13, 2010

Many Join Hunt for Housing

By Garik Hauer

As third-year Ryan Basayne puts it, finding housing in Isla Vista is "definitely a unique process."

January 13, 2010

FAFSA Receives Format Revision

By Courtney Lund

Thanks to a new streamlined form, applying for federal college aid is easier than ever.

January 12, 2010

Officials Address Graffiti

By Jeremy Zeller

Vandals tagged the Theater and Dance building over break, leaving an indecipherable scrawl that university officials have yet to remove.

January 12, 2010

SB Group Gives Cash for Building

By Max Kelley

A local nonprofit organization recently donated $2 million to Santa Barbara County to fund the construction of an emergency response center.

January 12, 2010

Board Denies Greek Week Shirt Funding

By Jordanne Pascual

At last night's two-hour meeting, the Associated Students Finance Board dispersed $24,565 to eight organizations.

January 11, 2010

Governor Introduces New Financial Plan

By Staff

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger submitted his 2010-11 budget proposal last Friday, outlining an 18 month plan to close the $19.9 billion gap.

January 11, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Evan Sherwood

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol was busy this weekend, responding to multiple burglaries, vandalism and a sexual assault.

January 11, 2010

Finances Curb Roadwork

By Max Kelley

Construction on Highway 101 from Milpas Street to Hot Springs Road has been delayed due to complications with the state budget.

January 11, 2010

Hub Hosts DJ Steve Aoki

By Todd Prodanovich

UCSB alumnus turned DJ Steve Aoki brought his beats back to Isla Vista on Friday for a performance at the Hub.

January 8, 2010

Landmark Fire Baffles City

By Jeremy Zeller

Three days after a fire in the historic Santa Barbara County Courthouse, investigators continue to analyze the cause of the blaze.

January 8, 2010

Cash Team Charts Course

By Veronica Smith

Despite major staff changes and budget concerns, the UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project is planning a full schedule of seminars and programs analyzing the tri-county business climate.

January 8, 2010

Gaucho Grad Takes On Local Budget Troubles

By Lexi Pandell

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors officially appointed Second District Supervisor and UCSB alumna Janet Wolf as its new chair this Monday.

January 7, 2010

EAB Team Returns With Altered Views

By Todd Prodanovich

UCSB's Environmental Affairs Board returned from the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark with new insights into the international political process.

January 7, 2010