News

January 23, 2008

Groups Kick Off Roe v. Wade Events

By Allison Bailey

The UCSB pro-choice community hosted several events yesterday in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's historic Roe v. Wade decision.

January 23, 2008

TV Station To Close SB News Bureau

By Torrey Ah-Tye

In an already shrinking field, Santa Barbara residents will lose another source for local news soon, with the closure of the KSBY's in-town news bureau.

January 22, 2008

Governor Addresses Budget in Visit to SB

By Travis Miller

Nearly a week after he first announced a fiscal emergency, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger met with elected officials and business owners in Santa Barbara on Friday to discuss his new statewide budget plan.

January 22, 2008

Locals Demonstrate to Support Frimpong

By Lauren Crecelius

Amid yesterday's Martin Luther King, Jr. parade on Milpas Street, approximately 40 people held a rally in support of recently convicted UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong.

January 22, 2008

UC Police Holds Investigation of Alleged Assault

By Staff Report

Campus police are currently investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred on university property this past weekend.

January 22, 2008

Former UCSB Swim Team Member Wins Reality Show Prize

By Staff Report

Following a globe-spanning competition, UCSB alum and former swim team captain T.K. Erwin and his girlfriend emerged as the winners of "The Amazing Race" - and $1 million - on Sunday.

January 22, 2008

Sigma Nu Raises Funds for I.V. Youth

By Staff Report

Sigma Nu has raised an unprecedented $10,000 for the Isla Vista Youth Projects center, breaking their own philanthropy record.

January 18, 2008

Clinton Addresses Crowd at Pavilion Gym

By Mackenzie Weinger

An energetic crowd awaited the New York senator's appearance as aides distributed signs that read "UCSB for Hillary" and "Clinton Country."

January 18, 2008

Clinton Coverage: Delay, Rumors, Disorder Frustrate 3,600 Attendees

By Aria Miran

"I thought a fight was going to break out." First-year history of public policy major Kelsey Jones was one of the 1,200 or so students who were actually able to attend last night's Hillary Clinton speech.

January 18, 2008

Clinton Coverage: New Primary Date Ensures Senator’s Attention to Golden State, Schools

By David Ferry and Travis Miller Staff Writers

So, why did Sen. Hillary Clinton come to UCSB? Judging by the circumstances, the presidential hopeful's quick stop at the Pavilion Gym last night seemed to be an almost spur-of-the-moment decision.

January 18, 2008

Regents To Postpone Increase in Student Costs

By Aria Miran

The UC Regents met yesterday in Los Angeles for the third and final time this week, making the decision to postpone a possible raise in student fees until their March meeting.

January 18, 2008

Police Question Student About Accident

By Evan Wagstaff

Police cars crowded Sueno Road last night as officers detained an unidentified UCSB student, following an alleged hit and run on campus.

January 17, 2008

Hillary Clinton to Make Campaign Stop in Rec Cen

By Staff Report

Marking her first visit to the campus since 1992, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will make a surprise appearance at UCSB tonight.

January 17, 2008

UC Regents Consider Student Fees, Budget, Executive Salaries

By David Ferry and Aria Miran Staff Writers

LOS ANGELES - In an otherwise cordial meeting of the University of California Board of Regents yesterday, some controversy arose when UC Berkeley's chancellor and the California lieutenant governor debated the UC system'...

January 17, 2008

Firestone Shows Support for 3rd District Hopeful

By Taylor Haggerty

Running on a platform that includes creating an office in Isla Vista and preserving the Gaviota Coast, former Solvang Mayor Dave Smyser seeks to become the next 3rd District supervisor for Santa Barbara County.

January 17, 2008