News

January 19, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Madison Medeiros

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to calls over the holiday weekend, one concerning the death of a veteran. Officers were also called upon to handle an attempted suicide, drug arrests, burglary, vandalism and alcohol-...

January 19, 2010

UCSB Draws Large Rise in Applications

By Daniel McClary Reporter

UCSB's admissions office received a staggering 58,992 prospective freshmen and transfer student applications for Fall 2010.

January 19, 2010

Campaign for UCSB Passes Fiscal Target

By Richard Lau

The number of charitable contributions to UC Santa Barbara reached an all-time high last year, resulting in over $40 million in donations.

January 15, 2010

Local Nursery Heals Slowly

By Jeremy Zeller

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden still has a long road ahead to recover from the devastation wrought by last year's Jesusita Fire.

January 15, 2010

Groups Collect Donations for Quake Victims

By Bridget Hogan

In the aftermath of the massive earthquake that rocked Haiti and left complete destruction in its wake, local organizations are coordinating community relief efforts.

January 15, 2010

Committee Bars Arbor Skating

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Citing safety concerns, UCSB's administration announced a ban on skateboarding through the Arbor-Davidson Library Plaza during times of high traffic.

January 15, 2010

DoE Honcho Visits UCSB, Shares on Sustainability

By Jenna Ryan

Steven Koonin, undersecretary of science for the U.S. Department of Energy, offered an insider's take on the United States' recent progress towards a more globally-sustainable future at a lecture that filled UCSB's Campb...

January 15, 2010

Academic Senate Takes on Problems

By Courtney Lund

The UCSB Academic Senate's Faculty Legislature met yesterday to discuss the university's future.

January 14, 2010

Wild Waves Rock Surfing Spots

By Evan Sherwood, Lexi Pandell

Surfers were out in force yesterday chasing what may prove to be the best swell of the season.

January 14, 2010

Fiscal Woes Jeopardize Downtown Businesses

By Natalie Rehkopf

Fluctuating rent prices and a hostile economy are threatening to take the local flair out of State Street.

January 14, 2010

UCSB Hands Out Immigration Novel

By Karen Urrutia

Adding Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario to its repertoire, the fourth annual UCSB Reads program kicks off today with a 2,500 book giveaway.

January 14, 2010

Council Donates to Quake Victims

By Matt Matejcek

The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed ways to aid the relief effort in Haiti at last night's meeting.

January 13, 2010

United Way Campaign Raises Funds for Locals

By Caitlin Russell

UCSB's United Way campaign kicks off today with organizers seeking to raise thousands of dollars for local children, families and seniors.

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