News

January 12, 2009

3rd District Supervisor States Plans

By Travis Miller

Like hundreds of other newly elected public officials around the country, Doreen Farr enters office with a laundry list of things she would like to accomplish, and a budget deficit that is sure to get in her way.

January 12, 2009

Experts Mull Pelican Death

By Staff

A press release issued from the IBRRC last week reported that three out of six birds sampled tested positive for domoic acid, a naturally occurring toxin that has been known to adversely affect the health of pelican popu...

January 12, 2009

C.A.S.E. Receives $300K for Classes

By S.F.

Thanks to a $300,000 grant, UCSB's College Alcohol and Substance Education program will be offering students a more intimate group experience to discuss their exploits.

January 12, 2009

Welcome to Hell

By Staff

January 9, 2009

UCSB To Finish Education and Social Sciences Building In 2009

By Evan Sherwood

UCSB has several construction projects slated for 2009, including completing the Education and Social Sciences Building, cementing plans for renovation of Davidson Library and designing campuswide infrastructure upgrades...

January 9, 2009

Orfalea Center Receives Grant to Study Religion in World Affairs

By Staff

UCSB's Orfalea Center for Global & International Studies was recently awarded $400,000 to jumpstart a research initiative focused on determining the impact religion has on international humanitarian efforts.

January 9, 2009

James Biela To Stand Trial for Murder

By Staff

Prosecutors in Nevada intend to seek the death penalty for the murder of Santa Barbara City College student Brianna Denison.

January 8, 2009

To Invalidate Student Votes, Steve Pappas Gets Technical

By Kristin Ferrell

As 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr gets comfortable in her new office, opponent Steve Pappas is continuing his legal effort to challenge the results of the election that seated her. In an interview yesterday, Pappas...

January 8, 2009

I.V. Enjoys Low Crime Over Break

By Taylor Haggerty

While the holiday season usually means open season for looters across Isla Vista, only a few incidents of residential and vehicle burglary occurred over the winter break.

January 8, 2009

UC Scientists Receive Award

By Julie Epstein

Six UCSB faculty researchers will soon be honored for their election to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

January 8, 2009

A.S. Addresses Israeli Conflict

By Maane Khatchatourian

Almost a dozen students stormed into the Flying A Room immediately before last night's Associated Students Legislative Council, distraught over a possible A.S. resolution concerning the crisis in Gaza.

January 7, 2009

Farr Takes Oath, States Plans

By Lexi Pandell

Despite the ongoing legal efforts of opponent Steve Pappas, Doreen Farr was officially sworn in as the new 3rd District Supervisor yesterday.

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