News

January 25, 2008

New Campus Buildings To Open Earlier Than Planned

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Inclement weather at UCSB has not delayed construction underway on several multi-million dollar facilities on campus, all of which will offer housing, parking and better classroom organization on campus.

January 25, 2008

Improper 2003 Fee Increase To Cost UC Millions

By Staff Report

Following its loss of a class action lawsuit levied in response to improperly increased professional student fees, the University of California owes about $40 million in the midst of a severe budget crisis.

January 25, 2008

Local Faces Embezzlement Charge

By Katherine Weber

A former credit card processing company employee was arraigned on Wednesday after she was charged last week with allegedly embezzling up to $559,000 over the past three years.

January 25, 2008

Detectives Investigate Car Burglaries

By Mareisa Weil Reporter

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. announced last week that a woman arrested in December for an unrelated charge is now suspected of committing a spree of local auto burglaries that resulted in a few cases of ident...

January 25, 2008

English Dept. Offers New Emphases

By Richard Lau

English majors looking to get more in their department now have the option of two more specializations in the fields of psychology and environmental studies.

January 25, 2008

IVRPD and Eclectic I.V. Consider Park Upgrade

By Sherene Arjani Reporter

Despite being situated on the cusp of campus, Pardall Gardens Park - a neglected-looking patch of concrete dotted with flowers, that sits directly next to Eclectic I.V. - is not often frequented by Isla Vista residents.

January 25, 2008

Plan-a-Rama

By Staff

January 24, 2008

Popco Plant Contains Chemical Spill

By Evan Wagstaff

One hundred gallons of sulfolane, a liquid chemical, inadvertently leaked from the Popco Oil and Gas facility near El Capitan yesterday and flowed into the waters of a nearby creek that empties into the ocean.

January 24, 2008

Search Continues in Missing Person Case

By Travis Miller

Four days after she disappeared, Reno police still have no new leads concerning 19 year-old Santa Barbara City College student Brianna Denison.

January 24, 2008

Hazardous Weather Conditions Storm SB

By David Ferry

Over four inches of rain have fallen on and around Santa Barbara since Monday, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts thunderstorms, hail and potentially an isolated tornado in the upcoming storms this...

January 24, 2008

Alert System To Aid in Campus Safety

By Nadia Ismail

In order to avoid confusion during a possible campus-wide emergency - like the events that occurred at Virginia Tech - the university has brought the UCSB Alert system online.

January 24, 2008

UCSB Boasts Most Registered Voters

By S.F.

As voter registration came to a close Tuesday, UCSB students proved once again they know how to rock the vote.

January 23, 2008

Fraternity Commemorates MLK’s Work

By Rebecca Horrigan

Marching silently through the rain behind a banner depicting Martin Luther King, Jr., UCSB faculty, administration and students reflected on the achievements of the legendary civil rights leader.

January 23, 2008

Reno Officials Lead Search for SBCC Student

By Staff

Following the disappearance of a 19-year-old Santa Barbara City College student this weekend, the FBI has begun its own investigation.

January 23, 2008

Rivals From Cal Poly Graffiti UCSB

By Mackenzie Weinger

Taggers hoping to inspire California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo school spirit found their efforts in vain following this weekend's dominating performances meted out by the UCSB men's and women's basket...