News

May 2, 2008

Jugglers To Remember Rape Victims

By Travis Miller

Over the next three days, performers will fling balls, pins and rings in Robertson Gym and Isla Vista Theater all in an effort to raise funds for rape counseling and prevention programs.

May 2, 2008

UCSB To Sustain New Environmental Program

By Marie V. Recalde

Proving once again that for the campus, green does indeed mean go, UCSB recently unveiled a comprehensive 20-year plan designed to increase environmental efficiency.

May 1, 2008

Crona Remains in SB Jail; Waits for Extradition Order

By Tom Standifer

Although he was arrested two months ago on charges that he escaped a Michigan prison in 1972, a recent UCSB employee is still in local custody and refusing to be extradited.

May 1, 2008

Jurassic Park

By Staff

May 1, 2008

Capps Gives Obama Endorsement

By Evan Wagstaff

Local congresswoman Lois Capps, who represents the 23rd District and is a superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention, endorsed Barack Obama for president of the United States yesterday, shifting the position of ...

May 1, 2008

Rec Cen Pool To Shut Down Next School Year for Repairs

By Allison Bailey

Next Fall and Winter Quarters, the Recreation Center pool will close for major repairs, leaving only Campus Pool to serve students and the UCSB swim and water polo teams.

May 1, 2008

MTD, Children’s Center Fees Pass in Elections

By Staff

All four of the campuswide and Associated Students reaffirmations passed, following the announcement of the results for the UCSB/MTD Superticket Bus Program and the University Children's Center student fees yesterday.

May 1, 2008

Fraternities To Battle in the Ring at Fight Night

By Staff

Pi Kappa Alpha's Fight Night is tomorrow - and this year the ring girls are back.

May 1, 2008

Rope Me In

By Staff

April 30, 2008

Future President of UC Discusses Costs, Diversity

By Chris Stein

With just over a month left until he assumes the position of President of the University of California system, Mark G. Yudof will take the helm during a state budget deficit of $14.5 billion and a looming threat of stude...

April 30, 2008

Rising Gas Prices Fuel Frustration for Students, Businesses

By Kristin Ferrell

As local gas prices continue to exceed the historically high national average of $3.50 per gallon, Santa Barbara residents and businesses alike are increasingly feeling pinched at the pump.

April 30, 2008

Judicial Council Deliberates Over Fairness Issues

By Staff Report

Following allegations of unfair campaign tactics during last week's Associated Students election, three cases were presented to A.S. Judicial Council in the hopes of securing a hearing.

April 30, 2008

SB Readies for Looming Fire Season

By Elliott Rosenfeld

On the Fourth of July last year, the second largest inferno in California history ignited 35 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. Over the course of the following 117 days, the Zaca Fire consumed 240,207 acres of the Los Pa...

April 30, 2008

Science Professors Receive National Recognition

By Staff Report

UC Santa Barbara's budding reputation as a powerhouse research university got another boost yesterday, as two professors were elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.

April 30, 2008