News

January 7, 2008

Alleged Petition Fraud Prompts State Inquiry

By Mackenzie Weinger

Following allegations of fraud, the California Secretary of State's office has opened an investigation into possible election code violations made by campus petitioners last Nov.

January 7, 2008

Statistics Show Increase in DUIs Near, on Campus

By Jessica Mullen

Although UCSB's surrounding roads may only include a few miles of freeway and less than a square mile of unincorporated land, campus police were still able to arrest 80 individuals for driving under the influence last ye...

January 7, 2008

LANL Security Violation To Cost UC $2.8 Million

By Staff Report

The U.S. Dept. of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration has accepted a $2.8 million settlement from the University of California as a result of a security breach at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Oct. 2006...

January 7, 2008

Three-Hour Tour

By Staff

December 6, 2007

Frimpong Faces Up to Eight Years in Prison

By Travis Miller

On Monday at approximately 3:30 p.m., the twelve jurors responsible for determining the veracity of Eric Frimpong's legal defense came back from deliberation and handed down a guilty verdict for one count of felony rape.

December 6, 2007

Testimony Brings DUI Revelations in Frimpong Case

By Travis Miller and Kristin Ferrell Staff Writers

After seven days of hearing testimony, the prosecution continues to build its case against former UCSB soccer star Eric Frimpong.

December 6, 2007

Coastal Access Improves With Stairway Repair

By Tom Standifer

Isla Vista surfers who were looking to conquer the area's recently incredible 10-foot waves yesterday were also able to reach the beach sooner and safer last afternoon, thanks to the opening of newly renovated coastal ac...

December 6, 2007

Local Band To Play Times Square for MTV Contest

By Nick Kennedy

Their MTV.com biography begins with "to our dozens of fans around the world," but Santa Barbara-based band Them Terribles is hoping to attract the attention of millions as they compete against two other groups to win the...

December 6, 2007

Ode to Poetry Produces Prizes at Competition

By Marie V. Recalde

An audience of nearly 55 peers and professors witnessed an epic battle of words last night when English and literature students alike collided on stage for professor Shirley Geok-lin Lim's Poetry Slam.

December 6, 2007

Interfraternity Council Elects Board Members

By S.F.

Following a tabulation of votes from Sunday's election, the Interfraternity Council welcomed its newest members to the governing board, which oversees various greek affairs.

December 6, 2007

Professors Analyze Attractive Body Type

By Todd Prodanovich

A recent study may have shed light into the science of attraction, as a UCSB professor and his colleague have found a connection between biology and why the hourglass figure is often considered so appealing.

December 6, 2007

Surf

By Staff

December 6, 2007

Unity Shoppe To Host Holiday Charity Auction, Telethon

By Torrey Ah-Tye

The Santa Barbara Unity Shoppe is giving Santa Claus some competition this holiday season, as the local organization is putting on several events to help low-income families get what is on their wish lists.

December 6, 2007

UCSB Scientists Expand Their Stem Cell Research

By Sabrina Ricci

UCSB scientists hoping to find treatments for conditions ranging from elderly blindness to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease recently received a significant boost to their efforts with the addition of two new stem cell...

December 6, 2007

Gaucho Professor Garners Science Fellow Award

By Sabrina Ricci

Guillermo Bazan, a UCSB chemistry and biochemistry professor, recently received national recognition for his work with polyolefins - molecules used to produce materials such as plastic.