News

February 24, 2009

A.S. Distributes Over $30,000

By Mackenzie Weinger

Associated Students Finance Board doled out $33,773.62 among 13 student groups at last night's relatively brief two-hour meeting.

February 23, 2009

County Proposal Targets Partying

By Mackenzie Weinger

Isla Vista's renowned party scene may take a beating if a proposed county ordinance is approved in the coming weeks.

February 23, 2009

TPS Fines Permit Forgery

By Jessica Mullen

Last week, campus police got a familiar phone call from the school's parking officials.

February 23, 2009

Two New Shops Satisfy Cravings

By Nico Kiefer

Isla Vista residents in need of late night party supplies or their frozen yogurt fix are now in luck, thanks to two new additions to the I.V. business scene.

February 23, 2009

UC Faces $450 Million Deficit

By Staff Report

Sacramento has delivered yet another blow to the University of California, slashing $115 million in funding from the budget last week.

February 23, 2009

Slow Sales Affect Campus Shops

By Veronica Smith

In the face of the fiscal crunch, campus vendors have begun cutting business hours and upping food prices.

February 23, 2009

I Want to Ride My Bicycle

By Staff

February 19, 2009

Armstrong To Cycle Through Solvang

By Taylor Haggerty

The annual Amgen Tour of California Bicycle Race, featuring seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, will stop in Solvang today for the sixth stage of the race.

February 19, 2009

Greek Charity Supports I.V. Elementary

By Niree Perian

UCSB Greek Week 2009 kicks off tomorrow, marking the start of a charity drive to benefit Isla Vista Elementary School's science camps.

February 19, 2009

UCSB Researchers Target Alzheimer’s Protein

By Staff

Scientists at UCSB's Neuroscience Research Institute have made a breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research that may advance avenues of treatment.

February 19, 2009

After the Fire, Anger Lingers

By Katie Tullsen

In the months since authorities linked the Tea Fire to 10 young adults and their ill-advised late-night bonfire, the public response has been ferocious.

February 19, 2009

Budget Cuts Impact Student Resources

By Sheila Ganjian

In order to stave off bill collectors, UCSB will siphon off an extra $3 million from programs and departments on campus that receive money from students.

February 19, 2009

Council Discusses Tax Raise

By Maane Khatchatourian

The Associated Students Legislative Council debated several resolutions during last night's five-and-a-half-hour meeting.

February 19, 2009

Police Blotter

By Staff

Love may well have been in the air Saturday night, but so too was the familiar smell of alcohol-laden partiers.

February 18, 2009

DA Names Tea Fire Suspects

By Travis Miller

Yesterday, after months of investigation, the District Attorney's office released the names of the 10 individuals believed to be responsible for November's wildly destructive Tea Fire.

February 18, 2009

Pappas, Farr Face Off at Trial

By Kristin Ferrell

Judge William McLafferty heard opening arguments from Steve Pappas' legal team yesterday, kicking off a legal battle for the 3rd District Supervisor seat that is expected to last several weeks.