News

April 17, 2009

Felines Threaten Island Wildlife

By Katie Tullsen

The feral cat population on San Nicolas Island has been slated for extermination by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in an attempt to maintain an ecological balance on the island.

April 17, 2009

UCSB Attains Collection of Biographical Works

By Staff

The Davidson Library recently acquired the papers of renowned presidential biographer and journalist Lou Cannon.

April 17, 2009

Campaign Hauls in the Money Truck

By Jeff Nettleton

UCSB's long-term fundraising drive - the Campaign for UCSB - has twice surpassed its monetary goal by millions of dollars and is still pulling in the big bucks.

April 16, 2009

Officials Groan as Floatopia Two Draws Near

By Benjamin Gottlieb

With Floatopia 2 on the horizon, campus and county officials are cringing at the prospect of dealing with the fallout from another ballooning beachside celebration.

April 16, 2009

Center Opens Doors to Public

By Sean Shearier Reporter

The National Park Service has opened a new visitor center at Scorpion Bay on Santa Cruz Island in the hope of drawing crowds to the unique natural habitat.

April 16, 2009

Assaults Provoke Rally

By Nadia Ismail

In response to an alleged hate crime committed in Isla Vista last month, students and faculty members will convene in the Arbor today for a "No on Hate" rally.

April 16, 2009

Infectious!

By Staff

April 16, 2009

Workshops To Inform on Climate Change

By Rebecca Bratburd

This Saturday, UCSB will host the first of a series of climate conferences addressing the impact of global warming on the local environment.

April 16, 2009

Hair Stuck to Your Lipgloss?

By Travis Miller

Students struggled to ride their bikes even on flat ground yesterday, as strong winds swept the campus.

April 16, 2009

A.S. Tackles Fight Night, Racism

By Sheila Ganjian

At last night's Associated Students Legislative Council meeting, members traded barbs during a heated conversation that ranged from Fight Night to racism.

April 15, 2009

Resort Expansion Stirs Debate

By Lexi Pandell

The Bacara Resort and Spa's plans to expand the hotel by constructing a 56-unit condominium-hotel complex on the cusp of Haskell's Beach - located about two miles up the coast - has been met with criticism from local env...

April 15, 2009

Gaucho Alum Authors Beer Travelogue

By Adam Wenger

For UCSB alumnus Brian Yaeger, finding inspiration for his book was simple. "I love road trips and I love beer."

April 15, 2009

Students Debate in Hub

By Richard Lau

The Associated Students presidential candidates squared off in their final forum before next week's election Tuesday.

April 15, 2009

Bar Picks Up Mr. Pickles

By Nico Kiefer

The local bar Study Hall opened a sister bistro on Pardall Road last week, replacing the space Mr. Pickle's once occupied with a new sandwich shop.

April 15, 2009

Dalai Lama Scholars To Speak for Hope, Peace

By S.F.

As UCSB counts down to the Dalai Lama's visit, two scholars will pave the way for his arrival as they unpack the global icon's political and religious philosophies tonight in Campbell Hall.