News

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.

October 29, 2007

Storke Tower’s Bells Await Repairs

By Staff

Nearly three weeks after the bells in the campanile malfunctioned as a result of a faulty circuit board, Storke Tower remains silent.

October 29, 2007

Act Grants Journalists More Rights

By Nick Kennedy

Following recent controversies in which reporters were jailed for refusing to reveal their sources to police, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that could guarantee more rights for journalists.

October 29, 2007

New Web Site Offers Teacher Rating

By Mina Joo

UCSB students looking for easy As may now have a new tool at their disposal following the creation of a new site which rates teachers based on the average grades they give.

October 29, 2007

Take Me Home Tonight

By Staff

October 26, 2007

Patrollers To Treat Partygoers With Strict Regulations

By Chris Carnabatu

Over 150 police officers will patrol Isla Vista and its surrounding area this weekend as authorities expect the streets to become flooded with Halloween revelers.

October 26, 2007

Finance Board To Review Possible Funding Violation

By Allison Bailey

Following the controversy surrounding Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week, a recently discovered Associated Students Finance Board discrepancy has left UCSB's American Students for Israel at risk of sanctions.