News

November 24, 2009

Academic Endorses Bills in Washington

By Daily Nexus Staff

UCSB professor Manuel Casas spoke before the United States Congress earlier this month on behalf of immigrant children. Casas, a professor emeritus of counseling, clinical and school psychology in the Gevirtz Graduate Sc...

November 23, 2009

Locals Fight for Department

By Courtney Lund

Over 1,600 people rallied at Pavilion Gym on Friday to support UCSB's Exercise & Sports Studies minor as it faces extinction from the university's budget crunch.

November 23, 2009

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Roger Jackson

A college-aged male fell from the cliffs along Del Playa Drive Saturday night, sustaining minimal injuries.

November 23, 2009

Local Art To Honor Recent Fire Victims

By Caitlin Russell

In commemoration of the brave actions of firefighters and survivors alike, the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission will sponsor the creation of a red hot mural.

November 23, 2009

Protesters Take Over Buildings

By Daily Nexus Staff

University of California students across the state broke into a frenzy of protests last week in response to the 32 percent tuition increase approved by the UC Board of Regents on Thursday. Demonstrations erupted at UC Sa...

November 20, 2009

Stayin’ Alive

By John Greely

Playoff games are never easy, and Thursday night was no exception. The key is simply to get the job done. The UCSB men's soccer team did that, but only just, in its exciting 1-0 victory over Wofford College.

November 20, 2009

Council Seals Cost Hike

By Elliott Rosenfeld

The UC Board of Regents voted yesterday to confirm the 32 percent student fee increase.

November 20, 2009

Degree Closure Incites Sponsored Resistance

By Nate Schneider

Hundreds of students are expected to gather at the Recreation Center today to rally against the likely closure of the Exercise and Sport Studies minor.

November 20, 2009

Pupils Await H1N1 Shots

By Richard Lau

Despite a campuswide e-mail announcing the contrary, UCSB currently remains without any swine flu vaccines.

November 20, 2009

Event Proceeds To Benefit Isla Vista Charities

By Zachary Sperske

UCSB's G.I.V.E. Project will hold a rummage sale at Embarcadero Hall this Sunday, selling used clothes, blankets and furniture.

November 19, 2009

Police Arrest Dissenters at Fee Summit

By Elliott Rosenfeld

University of California President Mark Yudof's face was a muddy, distorted mess by the end of yesterday's Regents meeting after hundreds of protesters trampled over him in front of UCLA's Covel Commons.

November 19, 2009

EAB Chooses Europe Team

By Jordanne Pascual

The Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board selected the 12 individuals that will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark next month for the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

November 19, 2009

Bill To Provide Golf Carts for Disabled

By Georgina McNerney

UCSB may soon have a fast and (not so) furious program to help disabled students get to class.

November 19, 2009

Administrator Visits A.S. Meeting

By Jenna Ryan

The longest Associated Students Legislative Council meeting of the quarter featured discussion on issues ranging from finances to football.

November 19, 2009

Council Adopts Tuition Increase

By Maane Khatchatourian

The UC Board of Regents finance committee approved a proposal that will push student fees to over $10,000 next year.

November 19, 2009

SB Plunders Pot Producers

By Daily Nexus Staff

A record $720 million worth of marijuana was seized over the last year, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept. The Santa Barbara Narcotics Bureau discovered 22 illegal grow sites throughout 2009, leading...