News

April 9, 2009

Police Apprehend Suspected Heroin Dealers

By Staff

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept., working with several other law enforcement agencies, made the largest brown powder heroin bust in the county's history Tuesday, working off months of investigation.

April 9, 2009

Campus Study Evaluates Coastal Hazards

By Georgina McNerney

A two-year UCSB study has created a methodology to effectively manage the world's threatened coral reef ecosystems.

April 9, 2009

UC Considers Employment Cuts Due to Budget Crisis

By Staff

With the University of California millions of dollars in the hole, UC President Mark G. Yudof announced the University will consider issuing employee furloughs and salary reductions.

April 9, 2009

Floatopia Threatens Environment

By Taylor Haggerty

Five days after Isla Vista's largest beach party to date, the community is still contending with the environmental impact of Floatopia.

April 9, 2009

SB County Reverses Oil Stance

By Travis Miller

In August of last year, when gas prices flirted with $5 a gallon and "drill, baby, drill" was a part of the national vernacular, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors made a loud statement and dropped its longsta...

April 9, 2009

Authorities Arrest Thief

By Staff

The "Sleeves Bandit" - an accused serial bank robber that has been linked to at least 16 heists, including three in the Santa Barbara area - was arrested Monday following a botched robbery in Northern California.

April 9, 2009

Campus Strives to Prevent Rape

By Richard Lau

Throughout April -- Sexual Assault Awareness Month -- UCSB will present a line up of activities designed to end rape and sexual violence in the student community.

April 9, 2009

A.S. Launches Forums

By Kristen Peters

Candidates for two of the Associated Students vice presidential positions faced off yesterday in the second round of spring election debates.

April 9, 2009

A.S. Debates Fight Night

By Maane Khatchatourian

The Associated Students Legislative Council reinstated a council member to the board during last night's four-hour meeting.

April 8, 2009

Budget Woes Limit Admissions

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Admission to one of the UC's nine undergraduate campuses proved more difficult this year, according to statistics released by the University of California Office of the President yesterday.

April 8, 2009

Feds Give Life to New Research

By S.F.

After eight years in the cold, stem cell research is poised to benefit from the open support of the Obama administration.

April 8, 2009

A.S. Executive Hopefuls Debate

By Kristen Peters

Three candidates vying for the position of Associated Students president engaged in a battle of banter yesterday as each attempted to win over UCSB voters.

April 8, 2009

New Admission Policy Prompts Diversity Debate

By Matt Matejcek

A new UC admissions policy meant to increase diversity has prompted backlash from some who charge that the changes give an unfair advantage to white applicants at the expense of prospective Asian-American students.

April 7, 2009

JMike To Run For SB Mayor

By Lexi Pandell

"JMike" is not your average Santa Barbara mayoral candidate. Justin "JMike!" Michael is a 29-year-old musician with no prior political experience and a criminal record. He's not affiliated with any political party and i...

April 7, 2009

UCSB Hosts Car Inventors

By Nader Heidari

An MIT engineer made a pit stop on campus yesterday to divulge the details of his team's performance in the "Urban Challenge" - a government contest in which engineers and scientists developed self-driving vehicles capab...

April 7, 2009

Rec Cen II Soaks Up the Sun

By Evan Sherwood

In a move to combat rising energy costs, the rooftop of the Recreation Center Expansion - which includes the popular MAC gym - has been outfitted with a battalion of 816 solar panels.