News

October 24, 2008

Linens ‘n Things Packs It In

By Michael Hinrichs Reporter

There will be another conspicuous vacancy at the Camino Real Marketplace soon, as Linens 'n Things has declared bankruptcy and will be shutting its doors in the coming months.

October 24, 2008

Police Charge Boyfriend With Woman’s Murder

By Staff

The body of a Santa Barbara woman was found in the early morning hours Thursday, the Santa Barbara Police Dept. said.

October 24, 2008

Scientists Find Breakthrough Immunization

By Staff

Two UCSB scientists have developed a vaccine with the potential to protect against 2,500 strains of salmonella.

October 24, 2008

Scientist To Give Speech

By Sheila Ganjian

World-renowned climatologist Dr. Stephen Schneider will lecture on Monday about global warming and government policy.

October 24, 2008

Improv Troupe Spoofs Candidates

By Kristin Ferrell

Dust off your Joe-the-Plumber overalls and your Sarah Palin skirt suits -- the Improvability comedy group will be performing a special Obama themed show tonight in I.V. Theater at 8 p.m.

October 24, 2008

Classy.

By Staff

Students admire the Women’s Center Art Gallery exhibit, “This is What Democracy Looks Like!” The art focuses on the changing face of politics in recent history.

October 24, 2008

Vote on Nov. 4

By Staff

California Assembly Member Pedro Nava congratulates a crowd in Storke Plaza for UCSB’s 10,000 new registered voters.

October 23, 2008

I.V. Alcohol Arrests Down 769 Percent?

By Benjamin Gottlieb

According to UCSB's annual crime report, there were only four drug arrests in Isla Vista during the 2007 school year.

October 23, 2008

Students March for Justice

By Julie Epstein

The Black Student Union marched against police brutality yesterday, leading a column of students through the campus in complete silence.

October 23, 2008

Professors Host Panel to Clarify Election Politics

By Jeff Nettleton

A panel of politically minded professors will host a discussion panel tonight to unpack the highly contentious issues driving the presidential race.

October 23, 2008

Unigo Forum Assists Students

By Todd Prodanovich

Prospective college students hoping to hear about life beyond the classroom can now visit a newly launched Web site for the inside scoop.

October 23, 2008

A.S. Debates Party Ordinance

By Maane Khatchatourian

The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed a proposed county party ordinance as well as the university's budget at last night's meeting.

October 23, 2008

Bargain Raises UC Police Wages

By Staff

Yesterday, the University of California reached a new three-year contract agreement with the Federated University Police Officers Association - the organization representing UC police officers.

October 23, 2008

Dancin’ in the Street

By Staff

October 22, 2008

Authorities Plan I.V.’s Halloween

By Taylor Haggerty

Officers from three local law enforcement agencies spoke to a small crowd at Embarcadero Hall last night about keeping Isla Vistans alive and well during the chaos that is Halloween weekend.

October 22, 2008