News

October 2, 2009

Altruists Assist Deluge Victims

By Allison Berry

The Santa Barbara County chapter of the American Red Cross is sending eight volunteers to American Samoa in response to the tsunami that struck earlier this week.

October 2, 2009

Students of Few Units To Lose Grants

By Rebecca Bratburd

As unprecedented budget cuts take full effect, the lack of classes has some UCSB students worrying they may not be able to receive their financial aid.

October 2, 2009

Popular Chain To Open Its SB Doors

By Torrey Ah-Tye

Santa Barbara will soon welcome a new grocery store, with the opening of a Whole Foods Market on Oct. 7.

October 1, 2009

UCSB Releases Crime Stats

By Elliott Rosenfeld

The university's 2008 campus crime report, published today, reveals few significant changes from 2007 statistics. Officials, however, stress that it does not provide the full picture of crime in the community.

October 1, 2009

U.N. Association CEO Talks Politics With SB Students

By Richard Lau

Former Ambassador Tom Miller met with students and community members outside Robertson Gym yesterday to discuss the United Nation's evolving relationship with the United States.

October 1, 2009

A.S. Talks Race

By Karen Urrutia

The Associated Students Legislative Council debated a number of issues ranging from hate crimes to environmental racism at their first meeting of the year yesterday.

October 1, 2009

Police Blotter

By Travis Miller

I.V. Hosts: Dancing With the Idiots Fri., Sept. 25, 11:35 p.m. -- Officers patrolling a busy Del Playa Drive couldn't help but take notice as a flamboyant 18-year-old strutted by. With revelry in the air, the young...

September 30, 2009

Mayor Hopefuls Host Discussion

By Evan Sherwood

The five candidates for mayor of Santa Barbara met at a forum downtown last night in advance of a citywide election Nov. 3. The potential mayors spoke to a crowd of more than 50 people, discussing problems with the city...

September 30, 2009

MCP Stays in Spite of Fiscal Crisis

By Kristen Peters

Despite expanding class sizes and drastic budget cuts, UCSB students will still be responsible for averaging a 15-unit course load per the Minimum Cumulative Progress policy implemented last fall.

September 30, 2009

Measure To Restrict Building Size

By Natalie Rehkopf

An initiative set to appear on November's city-wide ballot has put the focus on an oft-ignored topic: building height restrictions.

September 30, 2009

UCSB Gulps Up Grant Money

By Karen Urrutia

Thanks to an influx of federal and state funding, UCSB's Alcohol & Drug Program will be expanding and refining its services over the next two years.

September 29, 2009

County Aids Pharmacy Costs

By Daily Nexus Staff

In an effort to lower the cost of prescription medica¬tions, Santa Barbara County is now offering residents a discounted drug card.

September 29, 2009

Stimulus To Aid Research

By Jenna Ryan

Select UCSB programs will feel a slight reprieve from the budget crunch thanks to $36 million in grants awarded to researchers through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

September 29, 2009

Greek System Draws Plethora of Students

By Niree Perian

Last week, over 600 students participated in the Greek system's annual Fall rush.

September 29, 2009

A.S. Allocates First Funds of the Year

By Veronica Smith

In its opening meeting of the year, Associated Students Finance Board allocated $17,437 of its $517,346 yearly budget.

September 28, 2009

Post Grads Teach High Schoolers

By Daily Nexus Staff

A new UCSB program offers high school students the opportunity to attend a cutting edge science education program on campus.