News

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

Feminist Studies Expands Program

By Darlene Tran Reporter

After receiving final approval from the university, the Dept. of Feminist Studies unveiled plans for its new graduate program late last month.

October 14, 2008

Park Officials Make Compromise

By Alex Cooper

Local preservationists and developers alike gathered to celebrate the opening of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve last week.

October 14, 2008

A.S. Allots Funds to Groups

By Maane Khatchatourian

In a two-and-a-half-hour meeting last night, the Associated Students Finance Board dispensed $10,692.20 to six clubs. The board fully funded requests from Students Stopping Rape and Students Teaching Alcohol and Drug ...

October 13, 2008

Voters To Decide Fate of I.V. Parks

By Kristin Ferrell

A measure slated to appear on the upcoming November ballot has some locals up in arms about the possible destruction of Isla Vista's open spaces.

October 13, 2008

Group Aids Kenya Village

By Todd Prodanovich

After returning from a 10-day trip to Kenya, the UCSB chapter of Engineers Without Borders has dedicated itself to improving living conditions in a small East African village.

October 13, 2008

New Eatery Caters to Students

By Lexi Pandell

A new restaurant opened its doors on Trigo Road this month, adding fresh ideas and delicious breakfast options to the Isla Vista dining scene.

October 13, 2008

Author, Traveler Visits UCSB to Discuss Books

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Acclaimed travel writer Paul Theroux regaled an audience at Campbell Hall yesterday evening with tales of his adventures as global journeyman.

October 10, 2008

UC President Refuses to Sign Drinking Initiative

By Todd Prodanovich

Over a hundred university chancellors and presidents nationwide have signed an initiative signaling their support of lowering the legal drinking age. A signature notably absent, however, is the one belonging to Universit...

October 10, 2008

UCSB Nursery Needs Mending

By Nader Heidari

The campus greenhouse is in a state of disrepair.

October 10, 2008

Election Nears for 3rd District

By Taylor Haggerty

With only a few weeks left in the race for 3rd District Supervisor, Doreen Farr maintains a substantial financial lead over Steve Pappas.

October 10, 2008

UCSD Professor Shares Nobel Prize in Chemistry

By Staff

A UC San Diego professor has taken home the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his role in the discovery of the green fluorescent protein and its use as a tagging tool in bioscience.