News

June 25, 2008

Gap Fire Crosses Firebreak

By Aria Miran

The hills above Goleta burned out of control for a third day today, and in a major setback, flames jumped West Camino Cielo, a roadway off Hwy 154 firefighters had hoped to use as a firebreak.

June 25, 2008

Flames Continue to Burn in Goleta

By David Ferry

Officials were cautiously optimistic at today's Gap Fire briefing, noting that while the fire had been halted on some fronts, the blaze was still far from under control.

June 25, 2008

Construction To Widen Highway 101

By Kristin Ferrell

Commuters traveling on Highway 101 near downtown Santa Barbara should expect increased traffic delays as a major freeway expansion project commences this July.

June 25, 2008

Student Cleans Up Isla Vista

By Evan Wagstaff

As summer begins and Isla Vista beaches teem with students, dissatisfaction with the heaping amounts of trash left behind has put one UCSB student on garbage duty.

June 25, 2008

Jack Johnson To Jam at Harder Stadium

By Elliott Rosenfeld

World-renowned songwriter Jack Johnson will return to his alma mater - our very own UCSB - on August 27 for an exclusive performance at Harder Stadium.

June 25, 2008

Firestone Reflects on District Issues

By Staff

Shortly after the June 3 election, outgoing 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone sat down with the Daily Nexus to discuss his time in office, the ongoing race to replace him and the future of the district he has spen...

June 25, 2008

Bernal Nominated to Inherit Student Regent Post

By Staff

UCSB graduate student Jesse M. Bernal has been nominated to serve as the new student voice of the University of California.

June 25, 2008

Goodbye, Gauchos

By Staff

June 25, 2008

New Freshmen To Diversify Campus

By Jessica Mullen

This Fall Quarter's 4,700 incoming freshmen will be part of the most diverse class UCSB has ever seen.

June 25, 2008

New Laws Prohibit Driving While Dialing in CA

By Staff

Beginning July 1, California drivers will be required by law to go hands-free with their favorite on-the-road accessory - cell phones.

June 5, 2008

Graduation Photos

By Staff

June 5, 2008

UCSB Alert System Warns Students of Possible Gun Threat

By Staff Report

UC Police Dept. officers are looking for a black male thought to be in possession of a handgun near the San Nicolas Residence Hall.

June 5, 2008

Election Extends Supervisor Showdown

By Kristin Ferrell and Taylor Haggerty Staff Writers

With no candidate for 3rd District supervisor able to amass 50 percent of the vote, top finishers Doreen Farr and Steve Pappas will face each other in a runoff election this November.

June 5, 2008

Officials Seek Enlightenment Over Dorm Fire

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Nearly a week after a fire torched six rooms in the Santa Rosa Residence Hall, authorities are still deciding how to deal with the damages and consequences of the blaze.

June 5, 2008

Black Bear Roams Near Campus (Seriously)

By Chris Stein

After numerous sightings, authorities have confirmed that nestled deep within a thicket near Harder Stadium lurks a 250-pound black bear.

June 5, 2008

Meeting Sees Few Student Attendees

By S.F.

A public forum held in Isla Vista Theater last night for the UCSB Long Range Development Plan - a campuswide construction plan that directly impacts the future of UCSB - was attended by just one student.