News

May 4, 2009

Pardall Hosts Celebratory Event

By Meaghan Lingo

Isla Vista celebrated the completion of eight months of construction on Pardall Road with an opening ceremony last Thursday.

May 4, 2009

Study Adds Fire Into Climate Shift Equation

By Alejandra Saragoza

A new study shows that fires may be a significant contributor to climate change.

May 4, 2009

UCSB Engineering Climbs Rank

By Diana Martinez

The UCSB College of Engineering moved up a spot in the U.S. News and World Report rankings, grabbing the 18 slot in the magazine's review of top-tier graduate engineering programs.

May 4, 2009

Students Volley for Heart Disease

By Todd Prodanovich

The sun was out and the nets were up for a good cause on Saturday at the 13th annual Phi Ball volleyball tournament.

May 4, 2009

The Fine Sport of Jell-O Grappling: It’s Alive

By Staff

May 1, 2009

Officials To Debate Floatopia-Related Ordinance

By Taylor Haggerty

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will decide Tuesday whether to ban alcohol from Isla Vista's beach.

May 1, 2009

An Exclusive Interview With Death Cab for Cutie

By Maane Khatchatourian

Before Death Cab for Cutie performed Tuesday night at the Thunderdome, the band's drummer Jason McGerr sat down with the Daily Nexus for an interview.

May 1, 2009

Do You Seafood?

By Kristin Peters Staff Writer

UCSB's Carsey-Wolf Center for Film, Television and New Media recently received $211,000 to launch a digital media and learning program about seafood.

May 1, 2009

Union and Staff Members Recognize May Day

By Karen Urrutia

In a unified campaign for immigrant laborer rights, local union members have joined forces with student and staff organizations to celebrate the May 1 celebration of International Workers and Immigrants Rights Day.

April 30, 2009

Exec Retires From Office

By Kristin Peters Staff Writer

When Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Donna Carpenter retires and leaves her post this week, no one will take her job.

April 30, 2009

Strickland Submits Energy Bill

By Travis West Staff Writer

Newly elected local California State Sen. Tony Strickland's environmental credentials are being put to the test this month as his alternative energy legislation begins to wind its way through the corridors of the state c...

April 30, 2009

QSU Hosts Pride Week Pomp

By Rebecca Bratburd and Casey Capachi Staff Writers

The campus has been awash in rainbow flair since Sunday night, when 300 students turned out for UCSB's 3rd annual student-run drag show at I.V. Theater.

April 30, 2009

Playboy Drops SB Party Rank

By Georgina McNerney

UCSB has apparently plummeted from the hearts of Hugh Hefner's playboy bunnies.

April 30, 2009

Pardall Shows Off New Makeover

By Lexi Pandell and Jordanne Pascual Staff Writer and Reporter

Pardall Road will host an opening festival today to celebrate the end of the extensive renovations that have plagued the street for months.

April 30, 2009

Writer To Talk About Issues in U.S. Workplace

By Kristin Peters Staff Writer

New York Times labor and workplace reporter Steven Greenhouse will appear at UCSB tonight to introduce his newest book, "The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for The American Worker."