News

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.

May 5, 2008

Love and Marriage

By Staff

May 5, 2008

VII-X Split

By Staff

May 2, 2008

Queer Pride Week Event To Promote Marriage Rights

By Elliott Rosenfeld

As with most weddings, rings, photos, marriage certificates and cake will accompany today's 18th annual Queer Wedding ceremony.

May 2, 2008

Relay To Raise Cash for Cancer Research

By Nadia Ismail

For 24 hours, UCSB students and members of the local community will take to the track this weekend to combat cancer.

May 2, 2008

UCSB Union Coalition Organizes Rally in Support of University Workers

By Jeanette Barnard

Demanding increased wages and better treatment, UCSB personnel united in the Arbor yesterday to carry on the message of May Day, also known as International Workers' Day.

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