News

May 28, 2008

Survey of Campus Says Students in Dark About Policy

By Maane Khatchatourian

As the implementation of the Minimum Cumulative Progress requirement looms, an Associated Students survey revealed that 41 percent of respondents remain unaware they may be obligated to take 15 units per quarter beginnin...

May 28, 2008

UC Restraining Order Delays Strike

By Jessica Mullen

The University of California has filed a restraining order against all patient care and service employees in a strategic attempt to bar the UC workers' systemwide strike set for June 4.

May 28, 2008

CHP Increases Presence for Three-Day Weekend

By Staff Report

Local law enforcement was out in full force this holiday weekend, resulting in a number of DUIs and traffic-related citations.

May 27, 2008

Artists Spruce Up Streets for Charity

By Nader Honarvar Reporter

This weekend, chalk artists transformed the sidewalks of the Santa Barbara Mission into hundreds of canvases in celebration of the 22nd annual I Madonnari Festival.

May 27, 2008

UC Union Health, Service Workers Decide to Strike

By Chris Stein

Approximately 20,000 University of California union workers voted last week to approve a systemwide strike at all UC medical centers and campuses that may go into effect as early as June 4.

May 27, 2008

Farr Faces Criticism for Record in I.V.

By Kristin Ferrell

With the June 3 election just a week away, the candidates for 3rd district supervisor continue to debate who among them truly represents the interests of Isla Vista -- and who is merely pandering to the student populatio...

May 27, 2008

SB Firefighters Aid Containment of NorCal Blaze

By Staff

Local firefighters traveled 250 miles north early Friday morning to help battle a raging fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

May 27, 2008

Creator of Silvergreens To Speak on Business

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Jay Farro, a UCSB alumnus and the founder of Isla Vista's health-food haven Silvergreens, will return to campus tonight to offer entrepreneurial enthusiasts his advice and experiences as a local business founder.

May 27, 2008

Redone Melvyl System To Aid Library Research

By Evan Sherwood

Beginning today, UCSB students will have access to a world of knowledge as the launch of the Next-Generation Melvyl search engine takes the library global

May 27, 2008

Yearly Event To Showcase Human Rights Movies

By Staff

The third annual Santa Barbara Human Rights Film Festival returns tonight, bringing to campus a selection of award-winning films centered on global issues.

May 27, 2008

Rest in Peace

By Staff

May 23, 2008

Student-Produced Films To Screen at Reel Loud Festival

By Marie V. Recalde

The sound of silence will reverberate throughout Campbell Hall tonight when the curtains rise for the 17th annual Reel Loud Film Festival.

May 23, 2008

Propositions Address Rent Control, Eminent Domain

By Tom Standifer

Two competing propositions that focus on eminent domain and rent control have sparked controversy as local advocates compete for votes in the upcoming June 3 election.

May 23, 2008

A.S. Court Declares OPP Not Guilty

By Staff

In the first case brought to a hearing in the ongoing Associated Students elections saga, Open People's Party was found not guilty of conducting unfair campaign violations.

May 23, 2008