News

October 17, 2008

Kappa Dash Races for a Cure

By Evan Sherwood

Hundreds of runners will take to the streets this Saturday in an effort to raise money to benefit breast and ovarian cancer foundations.

October 17, 2008

Rugby Clubs To Hold Beer Bash

By Kalise Aldridge

Just in case locals needed another excuse to hang out in the sun and pop a cold one, the fourth annual Santa Barbara Beer Festival will be serving up beer, live music and food this Saturday in Elings Park.

October 17, 2008

Guest To Play Storke Bells

By Yunji Kim Reporter

The 61 bells atop Storke Tower will play a different tune this Sunday during a live concert showcasing songs by the Beatles, Duke Ellington and Hoagy Carmichael.

October 17, 2008

Pappas, Anyone?

By Staff

October 16, 2008

California Debates Prop. 2

By Mackenzie Weinger

One of the propositions on the ballot this November seeks to improve the quality of life of farm animals, but opponents fear that the beasts' gains will spell disaster for the state's agricultural economy.

October 16, 2008

UCSB Group Investigates Pornography

By Richard Lau

Several prominent UCSB scholars gathered yesterday to discuss one of America's favorite pastimes - watching movies of complete strangers fucking.

October 16, 2008

Cells Deplete Oil Supply

By Nader Heidari

A study led by UCSB earth scientists has uncovered single-celled organisms that devour oil sources under the sea floor.

October 16, 2008

New Pilar Dig Site Opens

By S.F.

Twenty-five years ago, a UCSB explorer discovered ancient Maya ruins straddling the border between Guatemala and Belize. This Wednesday, the site will officially become the first archaeological peace park in the world.

October 16, 2008

Storke Plaza Showcases Campus Organizations

By Veronica Smith

Life-sized condiments, live dance performances and freebies abounded at the 24th Annual Activities Faire yesterday.

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.