News

January 16, 2008

SB Hillel Hosts Israeli Consulate Lecturer

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Although she once willingly chanted "Death to Israel, Death to America," Tabby Davoodi's words at UCSB last night were those of peace.

January 16, 2008

SB Supervisors Review Greka Oil Spill

By Bianca Licata

In the wake of a recent oil spill that released 84,000 gallons of crude oil into a northern creek, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors heard arguments from various parties last night to review the situation.

January 16, 2008

Family, Friends Remember KCSB DJ

By Staff Report

Mourning the loss of long-time volunteer disc jockey Bill Savoy, better known to his listeners as "Billy Clarke," campus radio employees and friends gathered downtown last weekend for a two-part memorial service.

January 15, 2008

Levels of Bacteria Rise in SB Water After Recent Rain

By Laura Wiesenberg

Following the arrival of some unwanted visitors, beachgoers may now want to think twice before plunging into any local waters.

January 15, 2008

UCSB Alum Creates Robotic Doctor’s Aid

By Chris Stein

Terminating the role of human doctors, a UCSB graduate has ignited the rise of machines from the depths of his Goleta-based laboratory.

January 15, 2008

Free Book Distribution Aims to Shed Light on Globalization

By Richard Lau

Urging people to take a look, in a book, the annual UCSB Reads program is offering 2,000 free copies of Pietra Rivoli's The Travels of a T-shirt in the Global Economy, which are available today in the lobby of Davidson L...

January 15, 2008

United Way Receives Community Aid

By Kristin Ferrell

This Thursday marks the start of the annual United Way charity fundraising drive, which aims to raise $150,000 for approximately 200 local programs.

January 15, 2008

Guest Speaker To Discuss Election

By Staff

This evening, guest professor Mark Crispin Miller will present his views on vote fraud and what he said is the increasing extremism of the Republican Party.

January 15, 2008

Land Ho!

By Staff

January 14, 2008

Witnesses Testify in Case Against Cooney’s Patrons

By Bianca Licata

The misdemeanor trial of two UCSB alumni arrested for obstruction of a police officer during a downtown fight in 2006 continued on Friday with the testimony of two eyewitnesses.

January 14, 2008

Electrical Fire Evacuates Local Establishments

By Evan Wagstaff

As the result of a small fire on Saturday, Isla Vista Silvergreens fans may now have to make like Jared this week and head to Subway.

January 14, 2008

Students Film Mock Protest as Part of Upcoming Gaviota Preservation Movie

By Rebecca Choi

A swarm of chanting students descended on Storke Tower Saturday morning to protest coastline development and, while their cause was real, their cries of "Gaviota lives!" were actually scripted for a mockumentary.

January 14, 2008

RA Info Meetings To Finish This Week

By Nadia Ismail

Scores of students hoping for free room and board next year are aiming to join the ranks of the Office of Residential Life & Housing resident assistants for the round-the-clock job.

January 11, 2008

Zoo Announces Euthanizing Famous Giraffe

By Staff Report

The biggest crowd-drawer to Santa Barbara Zoo passed away on Wednesday.

January 11, 2008

Local Rite Aid Loses Alcohol License After Sales to Minors

By Bianca Licata

The rows of empty shelves in Hollister Avenue's Rite Aid bear testament to the sobering powers of the Alcoholic Beverage Control.

January 11, 2008

Proposed State Cuts May Incur UC Fee Increase

By Chris Stein

In response to the state of California's $14.5 billion deficit, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a 10 percent reduction in funding for almost every state service including the University of California.