News

Fiscal Woes Jeopardize Downtown Businesses

Fluctuating rent prices and a hostile economy are threatening to take the local flair out of State Street.
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UCSB Hands Out Immigration Novel

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.
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Council Donates to Quake Victims

The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed ways to aid the relief effort in Haiti at last night's meeting.
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United Way Campaign Raises Funds for Locals

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

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.
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UCSB Celebrates Re-Opened Archives

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.
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Many Join Hunt for Housing

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

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

Vandals tagged the Theater and Dance building over break, leaving an indecipherable scrawl that university officials have yet to remove.
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SB Group Gives Cash for Building

A local nonprofit organization recently donated $2 million to Santa Barbara County to fund the construction of an emergency response center.
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Board Denies Greek Week Shirt Funding

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

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

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

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

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