News

October 6, 2008

Governor Vetoes Student Aid Bill

By Mackenzie Weinger

Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed the California Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act for the third time in three years last week, once again blocking undocumented students from obtaining campus grants and sch...

October 6, 2008

Fourth-Year Passes Suddenly

By Chris Stein

On Sept. 7, UCSB student Chad Andrew Briner died in his Isla Vista apartment at the age of 21. The cause of Briner's death is still unknown, pending a toxicology report.

October 3, 2008

Avocado Gala To Entertain Tastebuds

By Staff

Featuring live music, contests and the world's largest vat of guacamole, the 22nd annual California Avocado Festival is expected to attract large crowds of produce enthusiasts this weekend.

October 3, 2008

Campus Undergoes Construction

By Evan Sherwood

With the school year already underway, the Campus Design and Facilities Dept. is juggling several major renovation projects.

October 3, 2008

DEA Arrests “Candystore” Suspect

By Staff

A UCSB student was arrested on Monday for his alleged involvement in an international drug-trafficking ring that shipped ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana between Canada and the United States.

October 3, 2008

Method Makes CPUs Faster

By Nader Heidari

Scientists at UCSB's Materials Research Laboratory have discovered an innovative process capable of producing smaller, faster and more efficient computer processors.

October 3, 2008

It’s a Small World After All…

By Staff

Three years ago, Anthony Hislar was arrested after leading a high-speed chase through UCSB and Isla Vista.

October 2, 2008

Greka Surrenders Task to EPA

By Nick Kennedy

After multiple failures to meet clean-up deadlines, the Environmental Protection Agency has forced Greka Oil and Gas -- the company responsible for leaking some 550,000 gallons of oil and contaminated water in Santa Barb...

October 2, 2008

An Address to a Struggling Economy

By Travis Miller

Local congresswoman Lois Capps has had a tumultuous two weeks.

October 2, 2008

Electronic Voting Puts Votes at Risk

By Marie V. Recalde

In some parts of the country, all it might take to change someone's vote this November is three seconds and a $10 USB thumb drive.

October 2, 2008

Farr, Pappas Meet in Forum

By Taylor Haggerty

Third District Supervisor candidates Doreen Farr and Steve Pappas addressed the public at an election forum last night and answered questions regarding their platforms and priorities should they be elected this November.

October 2, 2008

UCSB Research to Examine Role of Religion in Politics

By Rebecca Horrigan

A team of UCSB researchers is spearheading a new project examining the resurgence of religion in contemporary American society, and its role in presidential politics.

October 2, 2008

Students Gather to Stop I.V. Plan

By Nadia Ismail

As the Isla Vista Master Plan gets under way, a group of UCSB students has launched a grassroots effort to fight I.V.'s planned cosmetic surgery.

October 2, 2008

Column Provokes Debate

By Maane Khatchatourian

During the first meeting of the school year, the Associated Students Legislative Council discussed a Daily Nexus opinion piece and passed a resolution condemning hate crimes.

October 1, 2008

Flower Guy Gets Fresh Start in I.V.

By S.F.

The floral oasis that once brightened the foyer of the University Center is no more.

October 1, 2008

New Law Shields UC Scientists

By Jessica Mullen

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed UC-backed legislation into law this weekend, tacking several provisions designed to shield researchers from anti-science violence onto existing state statute.