News

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

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.