News

February 12, 2008

Two Assailants Attack Student Near Manzanita

By Staff

A UCSB student was mugged on Friday night by two unidentified male suspects who fled into Isla Vista after beating the victim and stealing his cell phone.

February 12, 2008

Sun Rays Boost Business in Santa Barbara; Crowds Flock to Beaches

By Mareisa Weil Reporter

As heavy snowfall layers states from Maine to as far south as Kentucky, Isla Vista has received a taste of summer in the heart of February - and everyone from storeowners to beachgoers have benefited.

February 11, 2008

UC Police Arrest Nexus Employee for Campus Theft

By Staff Report

A Daily Nexus assistant editor and another suspect were arrested on charges of grand theft Friday night after the two were found with a university bike rack from the UCSB Thunderdome.

February 11, 2008

Gaucho Sharpshooter Posts New World Record

By Aria Miran

In the course of 60 intense seconds, Dan Loriaux broke a basketball world record - hitting 25 three pointers in just one minute. The undeclared UCSB freshman made the shots on video, beating the previous Guinness Book of...

February 11, 2008

Students Flex Their Guns at Club’s Winter Rifle Shoot

By Kristin Ferrell

For Rob Vance, UCSB alum and co-founder of the campus Gun Club, long-range rifle shooting is a lot like yoga.

February 11, 2008

Faculty Evaluates Major Moratorium

By Marie V. Recalde

Although the law & society major at UCSB has remained closed to new applicants since Fall 2006, a recent petition from departmental staff may change this policy as soon as next school year.

February 11, 2008

Sabbath Celebration Comes to I.V.

By Nader Heidari

Under sunny skies, UCSB Chabad hosted the 5th Annual West Coast Shabbaton this past weekend, attracting over 500 Jewish students for beach barbeques, sailing trips and prayer services.

February 11, 2008

Election Results by Precinct

By Staff

February 8, 2008

SB Holds Energy-Efficient Car Test Drive

By Tom Standifer

Running up to 20 miles on a single battery and a maximum speed of 35 mph, Santa Barbara played host to the test drive of one of the automobile industry's latest emission-free cars.

February 8, 2008

Student Sues UCSB; Fails To Show in Court for Case

By Jessica Mullen

A former UCSB student who filed suit against the university for damages to his person failed to appear in court yesterday.

February 8, 2008

Rules to Uphold Ban on Sonar off Coast

By Travis West Staff Writer

Much to the delight of environmentalists and Santa Barbara whales alike, a local U.S. district court ruling has thwarted military sonar operations off the California coast.

February 8, 2008

Goleta May See New Shopping Center

By Travis Miller

The largest tract of open land in Goleta is one step closer to becoming a new housing development and shopping center.

February 8, 2008

Greek System Welcomes New Fraternity to IFC

By Staff

At Tuesday's meeting of the Intrafraternity Council, Sigma Pi received full IFC status, while Sigma Alpha Mu was denied because of insufficient membership.

February 8, 2008