News

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.

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...