News

November 9, 2007

CalPIRG Pushes to Increase Pledges

By Todd Prodanovich

Hoping to raise funds for a myriad of issues, such as cheaper textbooks and high-speed rail from L.A. to the Bay Area, the California Public Interest Research Group is soliciting donations at UCSB for its annual drive to...

November 9, 2007

Greenhouse Repairs Bud Hope

By Rebecca Choi

Hiding in a forest of over fifty fruit trees near Harder Stadium, the UCSB Greenhouse and Garden thrives as a place where students, faculty and community members cultivate their own vegetation.

November 9, 2007

Conference Displays Dimensions of Containers

By Richard Lau

Scholars and professionals visiting campus this weekend are aiming to think inside the box for a change.

November 9, 2007

Water Leak/ Explosion

By Staff

November 8, 2007

Hip Hop’s Chuck D Visits KCSB Studio

By Marie V. Recalde

"I always wanted independent radio to trump robot radio," said hip-hop legend Carlton Douglas Ridenhour - a.k.a Chuck D.

November 8, 2007

Unofficial Election Winners Celebrate

By Evan Wagstaff

All 38 voting precincts have tallied their ballots and three Santa Barbara City Council seats have semi-officially gone to two incumbents, Helene Schneider and Das Williams, and one newcomer, Dale Francisco.

November 8, 2007

Six To Complete SB Self-Sufficiency Program

By Tom Standifer

Santa Barbara families are being honored tomorrow for their efforts in finding independence from government assistance via a city-sponsored Family Self-Sufficiency program.

November 8, 2007

A.S. Representative Steps Down From Council

By Mackenzie Weinger

Following its regularly scheduled meeting in which one member resigned, Associated Students Legislative Council held its first working meeting of the year yesterday, discussing projects regarding parking, promotion and h...

November 8, 2007

Speech on the Middle East

By Staff

November 8, 2007

Sedgwich Sizzles

By Lauren Crecelius

Although the nearby Sedgwick Reserve has recently received notoriety for the waves of ashes it sent toward Santa Barbara and Goleta in late October, it is also known for its slew of research programs and UCSB stewardship...

November 7, 2007

UCSB Alums Sue City Over Fight At Cooney’s

By Allison Bailey

Stemming from a fight that occurred at a downtown club in 2006, two former UCSB students recently filed civil charges against the city of Santa Barbara.

November 7, 2007

Award Recognizes Roberts’ Ethics

By Staff

Amid the turmoil of firings at the Santa Barbara News-Press, former Executive Editor and current UCSB Storke Publications Director Jerry Roberts received the PEN Society's 2007 First Amendment Award at a ceremony yesterd...

November 7, 2007

County To Help Shops Affected by Fire

By Tom Standifer

In an effort to aid small businesses affected by the Zaca Fire, 35th District Assemblyman Pedro Nava is helping local shops receive state aid.

November 7, 2007

SB Plan Aims to Reduce Energy Use

By Bianca Licata

In an effort to become the country's environmental leader, the City of Santa Barbara has passed the new Energy Ordinance - a resolution that seeks to make the city 40 percent more energy efficient than any other locale i...

November 7, 2007

Project Aims to Remodel SB Facility

By Rachael Mattovich Reporter

Local organizations have invited artists, architects and designers to sketch out some new plans and redesign the Family Resource Room at the Child and Family Services Building in downtown Santa Barbara.

November 7, 2007

Parking Oversight Committee Reconsiders Plan

By Mackenzie Weinger

At yesterday's Parking Ratepayer Board meeting, members discussed parking access for temporarily disabled members of the community and the validity of maintaining certain lots on campus.