News

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.

October 8, 2009

New Restaurant Teases Patrons With Hot Meat

By Courtney Lund

Not to call it a sausage fest, but Isla Vista's newest eatery will have no shortage of wieners.

October 7, 2009

Philanthropists Help to Soothe Budget Woes

By Daily Nexus Staff

The Campaign for UC Santa Barbara — a fundraising effort started by the campus in 2000 to attract donations — has brought in a total of $548 million dollars since its inception. According to a press release, while th...

October 7, 2009

SolarCity Blazes Sun-Powered Trail

By Allison Berry

The Golden State is set to capitalize on all its sunshine with the construction of the world’s first solar-powered electric car corridor.

October 7, 2009

Capitol Center To Close

By Kristen Peters

The University of California Center at Sacramento is shutting its doors due to a lack of funding, but officials say the program could potentially resurface in a different UC setting.

October 7, 2009