News

May 5, 2009

SB Explores Cellular Change

By Nader Heidari

A discovery by UCSB stem cell researchers may prove critical in the fight against cancer.

May 5, 2009

Flu Fears Warrant Quelling Meeting

By Staff

The UC Board of Regents meeting scheduled to take place this week has been called off amid concerns over the swine flu outbreak.

May 5, 2009

UCPD To Auction Seized Bikes

By Niree Perian

In 2008, 1,753 bikes were impounded on campus.

May 5, 2009

Police Arrest Suspect in Double Homicide

By Staff

A suspect has been arrested for a double-homicide that took place in the early hours of Monday morning in Santa Barbara.

May 5, 2009

Police Blotter

By Staff

Sat., March 25, 1:30 a.m. - Officers on patrol on the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive when they were rudely interrupted.

May 5, 2009

County Cuts Water Tests

By Sean Shearier Reporter

As summer approaches, water-testing programs for Santa Barbara's famed beaches are feeling the state's financial strains.

May 4, 2009

Supervisors Look to Ban Alcohol From I.V. Beaches

By Taylor Haggerty

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

May 4, 2009

Officials To Debate Clarity, Impact of SHO on Tuesday

By Lexi Pandell

After four drafts and a year of postponement, the Social Host Ordinance will again appear before the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

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