News

November 3, 2008

Microwave Oven Ignites Kitchen

By Nader Heidari

Freshmen recovering from Halloween received a rude awakening Saturday morning when a kitchen fire forced residents out of the Santa Cruz dormitory.

November 3, 2008

Cops Arrest Drug Dealers

By Staff

In a drug bust in Isla Vista last Thursday, two suspects were arrested for possession for sale of cocaine and ecstasy.

November 3, 2008

PD To Enforce Bike Rules

By Evan Sherwood

While campus authorities have only loosely enforced bicycle parking rules since the beginning of the school year, UCSB security officers say they will now start seizing all bicycles violating parking laws.

October 30, 2008

Sigma Nu Misleads New Recruits

By Staff

Sigma Nu has officially lost its charter from the Inter-Fraternity Council following a string of misconduct allegations.

October 30, 2008

Preaching to the Choir

By Craig Calkins

October 30, 2008

UC To Instate Wage Hike

By Chris Stein

Last week, after more than a year of gridlock, the University of California and union negotiators reached a preliminary agreement on a five-year labor contract for over 11,000 UC patient care employees.

October 30, 2008

‘Day of the Dead’ Show To Help Save Coastline

By Staff

The Santa Barbara Surfrider Chapter will co-sponsor a concert this Saturday to raise money for the foundation and its efforts to preserve the Gaviota Coast.

October 30, 2008

Police Blotter

By Staff

Thurs., Oct 23, 5:50 a.m. — Custodial staff working an early morning shift at Ellison Hall on the UCSB campus called the police after coming across a young man asleep outside a door to the building. Isla Vista&#821...

October 30, 2008

New Study Focuses on Strengths

By Nader Heidari

A UCSB researcher recently discovered that by age four, humans can accurately size up a potential opponent's fighting skills with a single glance.

October 30, 2008

Oh Goodie

By Staff

October 30, 2008

Fire Smokes Out Safety Issues

By Benjamin Gottlieb

In the aftermath of May's Santa Rosa Hall dorm fire, Housing & Residential Services and an array of university officials have scheduled a hearing to review the incident.

October 30, 2008

Local Activist Writes I.V. History Book

By Angel Rodriguez Reporter

A long-time Isla Vista resident and political activist will release a book on the history of the I.V. community this Saturday.

October 30, 2008

Volunteers Back Alcohol Safety

By Amanda Garcia

Interns eager to promote responsible drinking habits were on campus yesterday supplying beer goggles and rounds of water pong in celebration of National Alcohol Screening Day.

October 30, 2008

A.S. Debates Lock-in Fee

By Maane Khatchatourian

During a four-hour meeting last night, the Associated Students Legislative Council approved a resolution discouraging the possible implementation of the administrative tax on student lock-in fees.

October 30, 2008

A Pirate’s Life for Me!

By Staff

October 29, 2008

Developers Win in Coastal Clash

By Travis Miller

The fate of the Naples coast is nearly sealed following a vote last week by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approving development at the seaside property.