News

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

Firemen To Deliver Pizzas, Test Alarms

By Tom Standifer

Isla Vista residents craving pizza may be surprised to find a fireman knocking at their door this Friday.

October 31, 2007

UCSB Sees Green as Research Money Pours In

By Marie V. Recalde

Research funding for UCSB from external foundations and state and federal organizations has set a new record, totaling $176 million last year.

October 31, 2007

Casualties of War

By Staff

October 30, 2007

Halloween Weekend Sees Decreased Arrests

By S.F.

Authorities stationed in Isla Vista this past weekend saw a moderate change in activity during the Halloween festivities this year...

October 30, 2007

Provocative Art Exhibit Focuses on Human Body as Medium

By Nadia Ismail

In her video, Dutch artist Mathilde ter Heijne throws an effigy of herself over a bridge as a symbol of empowerment through staged suicide.

October 30, 2007

Blood Bank Aims to Bring in More Local Donations

By Bianca Licata

In an attempt to boost donations, the United Blood Services Center is pumping up its campaign to match the one million donations the service received last year in the Santa Barbara area.

October 30, 2007

A.S. Clears Potential Violation

By Allison Bailey

Associated Student's Finance Board allocated $63,101.32 to 15 groups at their meeting last night, leaving $66,837.16 in unallocated funds for the quarter.

October 30, 2007

Fair Highlights Campus’ Organic Options

By Rebecca Choi

Health food lovers had the opportunity to try numerous free samples at the Organic Foods Fair yesterday, which included various helpings of soymilk and yerba mate for its attendees.

October 30, 2007

County Solicits Input on Isla Vista Road Project

By Staff

The fate of El Colegio Road lies in the public's hands this week, as officials will continue to hear suggestions regarding additional lanes until this Friday.

October 29, 2007

Yang Participates in Saturday’s Festivities

By Staff

Cutting through skeletons, ninjas and even the Super Mario Bros., Chancellor Henry T. Yang suddenly stopped before a house on Del Playa Drive where he was greeted by a row of shirtless men.

October 29, 2007

I.V. Draws Crowd for Halloween Weekend

By Kristin Ferrell

Thousands of Halloween revelers took to the streets of Isla Vista in full force on Friday and Saturday...

October 29, 2007

Seven Wildfires Remain Burning in SoCal Region

By Dana Olsen

The Southern California wildfires that began one week ago are becoming contained one by one, as the cooler weather and lower winds are helping firefighters to battle the blazes.