News

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.

February 18, 2009

Paddleboarding Ups Its Appeal

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Three or four times a week, Todd Strand will climb through his bedroom window carrying an odd-looking watercraft over a dozen feet long.

February 18, 2009

UC To Raise Worker Pay

By Evan Sherwood

After over a year of gridlocked wage negotiations, the university and American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees have finally agreed on a new labor contract for service workers.

February 18, 2009

BSU Hosts Annual Events for Black History Month

By Nadia Ismail

As part of its Black History Month celebrations, UCSB's Black Student Union recently launched its annual student outreach program, inviting students from underprivileged areas to explore campus.

February 17, 2009

Germs Infest SB Waters

By Casey Capachi

The stormy weather soaking Santa Barbara County may have brought some nice swell with it, but with the rain comes bacteria-laden run-off and the threat of ocean-borne illnesses.

February 17, 2009

Pappas v. Farr Case To Begin

By Kristin Ferrell

Steve Pappas' election contest against Doreen Farr will begin its first day of trial today in the Santa Barbara Superior Court.

February 17, 2009

Local Opposition Zaps Lightning Music Fest

By Travis West Staff Writer

Lightning in a Bottle - the local three-day music and art festival once dubbed the ill-begotten child of Coachella and Burning Man - is still without a home after a permit seeking permission to host the festival outside ...

February 17, 2009

Class Cracks Into Earthquakes

By Matt Matejcek

Starting this spring, a new class will shake up the traditional catalog of course offerings at UCSB.

February 12, 2009

The Round-Up

By Jessica Mullen

Assault with a Deadly Weapon A bloody assault erupted outside San Clemente last week after a male partygoer beat away an armed assailant with a Razor Scooter.

February 12, 2009