News

June 23, 2009

Regents Committee Selects New Student Representative

By Nader Heidari

A University of California Regents special committee has nominated UC Irvine undergraduate Jesse Chang to serve as the student regent for the 2010-11 term.

June 23, 2009

UCSD Scientist Wins Award

By Nader Heidari

A UC astrophysicist has been awarded the prestigious $1 million Shaw Prize in Astronomy for his research on the formation of stars, planetary systems and spiral galaxies.

June 4, 2009

Investigation of Professor Forges Ahead

By Elliott Rosenfeld

By now, sociology and global studies professor William Robinson - who circulated online material to his students that compared Israeli soldiers and Nazis - has become the focus of a smoldering national debate on academic...

June 4, 2009

UCSB Hall Waits for New Energy

By Julie Castro

The Bren School of Environmental Science & Management's solar panels - which were recalled two years ago by the manufacturer - have yet to be replaced, raising questions over the building's green reputation.

June 4, 2009

Revered UCSB Instructor Dies at 71

By Evan Sherwood

UCSB professor and world-famous innovator in the field of human geography Reginald Golledge died at his home on Friday.

June 4, 2009

Alum Declares Candidacy

By Lexi Pandell

David Pritchett, UCSB alumnus and husband of KCSB News Director Cathy Murillo, will run for the Santa Barbara City Council this November.

June 4, 2009

Campus Prepares for Week of Graduation

By Richard Lau

Graduation caps are prepped and ready to fly as approximately 4,500 UCSB students await their commencement ceremonies. Starting June 7 and concluding June 14, eight official commencement ceremonies will take place on the...

June 4, 2009

Best of Police Blotter

By Staff

Wed., Oct. 15, 3:48 p.m. - Deputies enjoying a sunny Wednesday afternoon were called to duty when they witnessed a young lady struggling to walk near the intersection of Embarcadero del Norte and Picasso Road.

June 4, 2009

University Protects Student Programs From Tax

By Kristen Peters

Following a six-month deliberation period, an agreement has been made to regarding the proposal to tax services supported by student lock-in fees.

June 1, 2009

Chilla Vista Showcases Local Art

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Hula-hooping, tie-dye wearing revelers rocked Isla Vista's fifth annual Chilla Vista festival yesterday.

June 1, 2009

New Proposal To Cut Funds for Education

By Todd Prodanovich

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's newly proposed state budget calls for $1.78 billion in decreased funding for higher education and the elimination of all Cal Grants by 2011.

June 1, 2009

Fire Suspects Receive Probation, Pay Fines

By Staff

Eight of the 10 students accused of starting the wildly destructive Tea Fire were sentenced last Thursday.

June 1, 2009

Bicycle Race Wrecks I.V.

By Rebecca Bratburd

Death metal music and heavy microphone feedback filled Isla Vista this past Friday as Kroozr $kid Nation raised hell for the final time of the school year.

June 1, 2009

UCSB Club Founder To Join Green Expedition

By Lexi Pandell

JJ Yosh, UCSB alum and co-founder of the Excursion Club, is planning his next great adventure to Bolivia's 5 Peak Illimani Mountain.

June 1, 2009

UCSB Makes Photon Find

By Nader Heidari

Quantum research physicists at UCSB have made a scientific breakthrough by controlling particles of light.

June 1, 2009

UCSB To Relocate Art Gallery

By Matt Matejcek

UCSB's annual Undergraduate Art Show, scheduled for the week of June 8, will be moving from its customary home in the University Art Museum to the Old Gym this year due to construction.