News

November 5, 2007

Men’s Soccer

By Staff

November 2, 2007

Sheriff’s Dept. Applauds Safe Halloween

By Kristin Ferrell

On Halloween night, Del Playa Drive hosted hordes of zombies, go-go dancers, Nacho Libres and other iconic figures, as well as a sizeable number of law enforcement officers to keep them all playing nice.

November 2, 2007

Chumash Tree Ceremony Seeds Peace

By Aria Miran

Twenty-two years ago, Mohawk Chief Jake Swamp visited UCSB's Storke Tower to plant one of a thousand Trees of Peace.

November 2, 2007

Professor to Use Funds to Probe Into Dark Matter

By Chris Carnabatu

While delving into dark matter may seem like a dim prospect to some, for UCSB assistant physics professor Tommaso Treu, the subject has become a lucrative endeavor, earning the researcher $625,000 in grant money.

November 2, 2007

Local Groups Host Events for Mexican Holiday

By Amy Hendel

Día de los Muertos came to life this year with candy skulls, craft fairs, altars honoring deceased loved ones and other events in the Santa Barbara area.

November 2, 2007

IVRPD Evaluates Proposal to Improve Local Park

By Tom Standifer

Focusing on proposed changes to Anisq'Oyo' Park, Isla Vista Recreation and Park District members discussed the construction of a new amphitheater and larger pond during their meeting yesterday.

November 2, 2007

Men’s Basketball

By Staff

November 1, 2007

Congress Commends SoCal Firefighters

By Dana Olsen

As firefighters continue to fight the four remaining blazes in Southern California this week, Congress is passing a resolution to recognize those who have helped combat the fires, while local organizations are creating p...

November 1, 2007

SB Authorities Link Drug Bust to Recent Murder

By Travis Miller

Investigations into a local homicide have led Santa Barbara detectives deep into a world of illegal narcotics, with millions of dollars worth of seized marijuana as a result.

November 1, 2007

A.S. Audit Shows Budget Surplus Due to Initiative

By Mackenzie Weinger

Following the passage of Students' Initiative last Fall Quarter, the Associated Students Legislative Council annual audit revealed a substantial increase in total revenue and spending at yesterday's meeting.

November 1, 2007

Halloween

By Staff

October 31, 2007

Non-Native Wasps Inhibit Growth of Dangerous Reed

By Todd Prodanovich

An invasive giant reed plaguing ecologically important areas in the United States may find itself buzzing off, thanks to the discovery of a wasp in the Santa Barbara area.

October 31, 2007

I.V. Gym Offers Fun Fitness Alternatives

By Torrey Ah-Tye

According to Duke's Boxing and Fitness Assistant Coach Louis Bousquet, "The girls are always tougher."

October 31, 2007

Firefighters Declare Zaca Fire Officially Under Control

By Staff

While flames continue to destroy homes in Southern California, the Zaca Fire that burned throughout the summer in the Los Padres National Forest was officially declared controlled on Monday night.

October 31, 2007