News

February 28, 2008

UCSB Greeks Fundraise to Fight AIDS in Africa

By S.F.

In a "Legends of the Hidden Temple"-style obstacle course - and other events of UCSB's Greek Week - fraternities and sororities will compete to raise money to help ease Africa's AIDS pandemic and provide clean water.

February 27, 2008

Campus Screens Banff Festival Films

By Maane Khatchatourian

Students seeking an adrenaline rush can live vicariously through the B.A.S.E. jumpers, skiers, mountain bikers, rock climbers, speedfliers and unicyclists featured in the Best of the 32nd Annual Banff Mountain Film Festi...

February 27, 2008

Greka Faces Further Compliance Problems Following Santa Maria Line Rupture

By Kristin Ferrell

Yet another oil leak at a Greka Energy Corp. facility in Santa Maria last Wednesday is fueling already heated public scrutiny of the company's maintenance and management practices in Santa Barbara County.

February 27, 2008

Weeklong Events Promote Healthy Body Image

By Nadia Ismail

"It was a game for me to see how little I could eat, to see how long I could go before I couldn't resist food anymore. It was a personal challenge. I never saw myself as anorexic," said one UCSB first-year student who wi...

February 27, 2008

New Web Site Evaluates Professors

By Nadia Ismail

A new Web site aims to assist students with picking their professors, based on the grades the instructors give out. UCLA alumni Mike Moradi and Brandon Sos launched theCampusBuddy.com for UCSB this month to provide stude...

February 27, 2008

Police Blotter

By Staff

Steak, Guacamole and a Deadly Weapon, Please Saturday, Feb. 23, 4:33 a.m. — Officers stationed at the Isla Vista Foot Patrol office received an early-morning call concerning a man “passed out drunk” in ...

February 27, 2008

RIAA Crackdown Prompts Forum on File Sharing

By Gavin Knight Reporter

The Recording Industry Association of America has stepped up its campaign against illegal file sharing on campus networks, and some UCSB students are bearing the fines.

February 26, 2008

Group Reviews Facts of Frimpong Trial

By Jessica Mullen

With the sentencing of former UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong drawing near this week, nearly 50 students assembled last night to review the original trial.

February 26, 2008

State Senator Advocates EAP Israel Renewal

By Todd Prodanovich

In spite of the State Dept.'s continuing travel warnings, students and a state senator have increased their efforts to end the University of California Education Abroad Program's five-year freeze on studies in Israel.

February 25, 2008

Former Mayor Enters Race for Supervisor

By Bianca Licata

The 3rd District Supervisor race got a little more crowded last week with the announcement that Victoria Pointer, a former three-term mayor and current city council member of Buellton, is joining the four other candidate...

February 25, 2008

Animal Activism Lawsuit Names Previous Student

By Staff Report

The University of California, Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against animal rights activists, including one former UCSB student, for allegedly harassing faculty and administrators associated with animal research.

February 25, 2008

Chancellor Earns Astronautical Merit

By Richard Lau

Chancellor Henry T. Yang was recently honored with an award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics for his achievements as a researcher and educator.

February 25, 2008

SB County CEO Faces Discrimination Charges

By Evan Wagstaff

In light of a Superior Court ruling earlier this month, a former Santa Barbara County Public Defender will proceed with his discrimination and harassment charges against the County CEO.

February 25, 2008

Eye in the Sky

By Staff

February 25, 2008

Are We There Yet?

By Staff

February 22, 2008

Cyclists Race in SB to Combat Cancer

By Staff

The sixth stage of the third annual Amgen Tour of California will arrive in Santa Barbara tomorrow morning, bringing with it 131 professional cyclists and sponsored relief for cancer patients.