News

October 12, 2009

Bill’s Bus Breeds Booze Blackouts

By Allison Berry

It’s Thursday, 10 p.m. and there is already someone puking out the window of Bill’s Bus. “I love Bill’s Bus!” exclaims an inebriated UCSB student. As he waits in line to board the shuttle, he takes a swig from ...

October 12, 2009

Campus To Close Sport, Exercise Department

By Alejandra Saragoza

With the university facing an unprecedented budget shortfall, UCSB's administration has announced its plans to close the Exercise and Sports Studies Department by the end of the school year.

October 12, 2009

Carnival Offers Up Information, Fun

By Matt Matejcek

A Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl and dunk tank took over the streets of Isla Vista this Saturday for the first annual Pardall Carnival.

October 12, 2009

Crime Statistics Reveal Increase in Burglaries

By Evan Sherwood

At least one Isla Vista residence was robbed every day last year, on average, according to recent crime statistics.

October 12, 2009

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Max Kelley

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol had their hands full this weekend, issuing a total of 75 citations Friday and Saturday. As is often the case, alcohol related crimes — most notably minor in possession and drunk in public...

October 12, 2009

Worried About Your Side Mirrors?

By S.F.

With Halloween less than a fortnight away, county and university officials are busy preparing for Isla Vista's craziest night.

October 12, 2009

Group Hosts First Annual Human Rights Week

By Kristen Peters

UCSB's first annual Human Rights Week kicked off today with events dedicated to exposing global injustices.

October 12, 2009

Students Start Program to Educate Elementary Kids

By Sheila Ganjian

A new UCSB student organization was recently founded to promote environmental education among first and second grade students.

October 9, 2009

Farr Addresses I.V. Concerns

By Stefano Maiozzi-Testa

Third District Supervisor Doreen Farr, Isla Vista's only elected official, held office hours at Java Jones yesterday. Farr said that her main purpose for holding these office hours was for members of the Isla Vista comm...

October 9, 2009

“Don’t Ask” Rule Stirs Controversy

By Sheila Ganjian

Yesterday, researchers from the UCSB Palm Center revealed through Pentagon data that the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy -- which punishes gay members of the military for disclosing their sexual preferenc...

October 9, 2009

Ecological Session Reunites

By Jordanne Pascual

The 11th Occasional California Workshop on Environmental and Resource Economics will attract experts from across the world to UCSB today and tomorrow.

October 8, 2009

Mustangs Meet Their Maker, 1-0

By John Greely

There is no love lost between the UCSB and Cal Poly men's soccer programs... none at all.

October 8, 2009

Music Event To Produce ‘New Noise’ Downtown

By Zachary Sperske

Santa Barbara will play host to a three-day music and digital media festival this weekend featuring concerts, panel discussions and the world premiere of Jack Johnson's new movie.

October 8, 2009

Bren School To Gain New Head

By Jenna Ryan

The Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management has chosen UCSB professor Steven Gaines as their new dean.

October 8, 2009

Art To Celebrate Mental Health

By Mariana Davis

The clients of the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County will have a chance to exhibit their creative talents at the 16th annual Mental Health Arts Festival this Saturday.

October 8, 2009

Council Talks in Circles

By Karen Urrutia

Council members debated issues surrounding the role of the UC Student Association Foundation at last night's four-hour Associated Students Legislative Council meeting.