News

January 7, 2009

Strapped for Cash, UC Weighs Options

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Boxed in by looming budget cuts, University of California officials may look out-of-state for answers to the financial crisis at hand.

January 7, 2009

UCSB Ponders Online Readers

By S.F.

In the hopes of lessening students' financial strain, UCSB recently launched an online survey to gauge interest in discarding course readers in exchange for electronic documents.

January 7, 2009

Bridge Suicide Count Totals 48

By Staff

A Ventura man committed suicide by jumping off the Cold Springs Bridge Monday. He is the 48th person to do so since the bridge opened in 1963.

January 7, 2009

UC Briefs

By Staff

UC-wide - Over the holiday season, the University of California doled out over $33 million to 35,000 alumni.

January 6, 2009

Study Reveals Cosmic Crash

By Nadia Ismail

Evidence in a recent study has revealed that a deadly comet may have crashed into Earth 13,000 years ago, raining fire down across the North American continent, wiping out whole species of prehistoric mammals and perhaps...

January 6, 2009

Farr To Fill 3rd District Seat

By Travis Miller

Doreen Farr will be sworn in as Isla Vista's sole elected county representative this morning at the first County Board of Supervisors meeting of 2009.

January 6, 2009

Veggies Stunt Cancer Growth

By Nader Heidari

A study helmed by UCSB researchers has determined that certain vegetables have the potential to help shield humans from cancer.

January 6, 2009

Holiday DUIs Exceed 200

By Staff

Over 200 people were apprehended for drunk driving during the course of a three-week DUI crackdown this holiday season.

January 6, 2009

Board Fully Funds Laughs, Art

By Maane Khatchatourian

In the first meeting of winter quarter, the Associated Students Finance Board distributed $10,806 to two student organizations.

January 5, 2009

Pappas To Challenge Nov. 4 Loss

By Kristin Ferrell

Steve Pappas has filed a petition with the California Superior Court to challenge the results of November's 3rd District Supervisor race.

January 5, 2009

UC Professors To Join Cabinet

By Staff

In assembling his administration, President-elect Barack Obama has looked to the University of California to fill two of the top posts in the United States government.

January 5, 2009

Greka Pipeline Leaks 1,600 Gallons

By Staff

Greka Oil and Gas Co. celebrated the waning days of 2008 in the only way it knows how - by spilling more oil.

January 5, 2009

Americans Value Obama’s Candor

By Staff

A recent UCSB poll has yielded some rather unsurprising information - that Americans want an intelligent and honest president.

January 5, 2009

SB Students Dominate Snow Fest

By Benjamin Gottlieb

UCSB's Ski and Snowboard Club took home their fourth consecutive All-Cal Cup this winter break, trouncing a field of competitors from six UC campuses.

January 5, 2009

Biela Asserts Innocence

By Staff

The suspected murderer of Santa Barbara City College student Brianna Denison has plead not guilty to charges of kidnapping, sexual assault and murder.

January 5, 2009

UCs Win Big in Energy Fraud Case

By Staff

Seven years after joining in a class action lawsuit against Enron, the University of California will finally receive its chunk of the $7 billion settlement from the now bankrupt energy firm.