News

May 7, 2008

Eminent Attorney To Teach Class on Criminal Justice

By Aria Miran

Following the death of popular UCSB professor and Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge Joseph Lodge, the political science department has now chosen a prominent criminal attorney to finish teaching his current course.

May 7, 2008

Master Surfer Draws Crowd With Talk

By Todd Prodanovich

Surfing legend Gerry Lopez shared some of his wisdom with UCSB last night, chatting with the audience about the state of the ocean, his surfing roots and even Marilyn Monroe's impact on the sport.

May 7, 2008

Independent Settles to End Feud

By Staff Report

Ampersand Publishing, the parent company of the Santa Barbara News-Press, agreed to a settlement with the Santa Barbara Independent on April 28, marking the end of a long and trying lawsuit.

May 7, 2008

Opponents of Gaviota Coast Development Propose Alternative Plan

By Evan Wagstaff and Travis Miller Staff Writers

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission will review a report today in preparation for formal hearings regarding the fate of the Naples property, Southern California's last stretch of undeveloped coastline.

May 7, 2008

Police Blotter

By Staff

Mon., May 5, 1:51 a.m. - Deputies on uniformed patrol were dispatched to the 6500 block of Sabado Tarde Road to apprehend a man who was reported thrice that night.

May 7, 2008

Keep on Truckin’

By Staff

May 6, 2008

Criminal Justice Professor Passes From Lymphoma

By Staff

Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Joseph Lodge passed away yesterday evening following a decade-long battle with lymphoma.

May 6, 2008

Trees To Remain Rooted on I.V. Streets

By Evan Wagstaff

Following protests from community members, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors announced that the five palm trees facing Isla Vista's Freebird's World Burrito will remain in place.

May 6, 2008

Community Sweeps Ocean Floor

By Nader Honarvar Reporter

Several organizations, community members and local dockworkers took to the water last weekend to help cleanse Santa Barbara Harbor of accumulated seafloor junk.

May 6, 2008

Students Launch Internet Site for Clothing Brand

By Kristin Ferrell

The student-founded I.V. Garb clothing line hosted its official debut party over the weekend to celebrate the label's new Web site, distribution deal and recent sales success among the UCSB student population.

May 6, 2008

Adjustment of Graduate Housing Price Package Angers Future Residents

By Brooke Elliott

Causing dismay and anger among some graduate students, UCSB housing officials have raised the initially advertised rent package for the San Clemente Village graduate housing complex.

May 6, 2008

Davidson Library To Receive Extension

By Maane Khatchatourian

With several new construction projects set to transform the university in the next few years, students should continue to expect the familiar sight of cranes and bulldozers dotting the landscape.

May 5, 2008

PIKE Boxing Event Supports SB Youth

By Benjamin Gottlieb

With suspensions lifted, the annual Fight Night boxing expo returned with its traditional host and female presenters this past weekend, boasting a crowd of over 1,000 spectators.

May 5, 2008

Teams Remember Cancer Patients at Relay for Life

By S.F.

Over 1,300 participants generated more than $70,200 for the American Cancer Society this weekend by walking, running and camping out over a 24-hour period to fight cancer.

May 5, 2008

Farr Supporters Rally at Home of UCSB Professor

By Taylor Haggerty

Various students and community members gathered at a UCSB professor's home in Isla Vista this past weekend to hear both Congresswoman Lois Capps and 3rd District Supervisor candidate Doreen Farr discuss the June 3 ballot...

May 5, 2008

Event Promotes Coastal Preservation

By Bianca Licata

In an effort to preserve the Gaviota Coast from development at Naples, the Isla Vista chapter of the Surfrider Foundation held its ninth annual Concert for the Coast on Saturday.