News

October 16, 2008

A.S. Modifies Election Procedures

By Maane Khatchatourian

In the course of a three-and-a half-hour meeting, the Associated Students Legislative Council approved a bill to restructure the A.S. electoral process.

October 16, 2008

Ride ’em Cowboy

By Staff

October 15, 2008

Gauchos Blindside UC Riverside

By John Greely

After being shut out Saturday for the first time in over 30 games, the Gauchos sorely needed some offense against UC Riverside. Their forwards obliged, and then some.

October 15, 2008

Regents Say Investments Are Sound

By Jessica Mullen

Although the UC investment portfolio seems to have survived the financial storm, its total stock holdings are still down $6.5 billion in value from last year.

October 15, 2008

Voters To Decide Fate of Prop 8

By Travis Miller

Come Election Day, Californians will have the option to vote for an amendment to the state constitution that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

October 15, 2008

Officials To Consider New Admission Process

By Elliott Rosenfeld

The University of California is debating an unprecedented change in the way it appraises potential students.

October 15, 2008

A.S. To Recycle, Compete

By Taylor Orr

In an effort to promote sustainability, UCSB will participate in RecycleMania - a 10-week long recycling competition - for the first time this winter.

October 15, 2008

UC Subsidy To Ease Costs

By Chris Stein

To combat the rising costs of employee health insurance, UC executives unveiled a new proposal earlier this week to offset increased healthcare costs for 2009.

October 15, 2008

Hot, Breezy Days Increase Fire Risk

By Staff

With high temperatures, strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity levels creating a perfect storm of conditions for brushfires around Santa Barbara County, local firefighters are increasing their forces and preparing for t...

October 14, 2008

SB Boards May Grind to Halt

By Rebecca Bratburd

Following an onslaught of safety complaints, the university will host a meeting to discuss the future of skateboarding on campus.

October 14, 2008

Local Police Investigate I.V. Stabbing

By Staff

A man was stabbed in Isla Vista this weekend in an altercation the Isla Vista Foot Patrol says may have been gang-related. The stabbing, which occurred on the corner of Del Playa Drive and Camino Pescadero, took place a...

October 14, 2008

Horowitz Ad Denounces Jihad

By Benjamin Gottlieb

The David Horowitz Freedom Center has placed another ad linking the Muslim Student Association to terrorist networks in today's issue of the Daily Nexus.

October 14, 2008

I.V. Video Rental Store To Close

By Elena Langberg

Emerald Video - Isla Vista's only movie rental store - will be closing up shop this December. With decreased demand for video rentals and fewer customers due to construction connected with the I.V. Master Plan, Emerald ...

October 14, 2008

Board Remains Unsure on Naples

By Travis Miller

The fate of the Naples coast remains unknown after a marathon meeting of the County Board of Supervisors ended without a vote yesterday. Approximately 70 concerned citizens signed up for public comment, stretching the pr...

October 14, 2008