News

October 18, 2007

A.S. Approves Funding for Dennis Prager Speech

By Mackenzie Weinger

After a lengthy debate regarding a controversial Finance Board allocation, the Associated Students Legislative Council approved the funding of Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week.

October 18, 2007

Police Blotter

By Staff

Maybe He Should Go Back to Sesame Street Sunday, Oct. 7, 12:29 a.m. - Two deputies patrolling the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive saw a man walking around the corner of an apartment complex while a second man played lookou...

October 17, 2007

Authorities Seek Stabbing Suspect in Second Assault

By Dana Olsen

Following the hospital release of stab victim and UCSB student Eli Weiner on Monday, another witness came forward to police yesterday claiming the suspect assaulted him the same evening the incident occurred.

October 17, 2007

Officials Identify Victims, Driver of Alleged DUI Crash

By Staff

The two women killed in Sunday's alleged drunk-driving accident in Montecito were identified as Sara Elizabeth Pezzimenti and Kelly Marie Ruiz.

October 17, 2007

A.S., Goleta Bars Agree to Sponsor Bill’s Bus Fee

By Dana Olsen

Bowlers and karaoke fans alike can leave their keys at home on Wednesday nights and still enjoy a night out thanks to the renewal of a program this fall that gives students free Bill's Bus rides to Zodo's and Old Town Ta...

October 17, 2007

Donation To Enhance UCSB Stem Cell Research

By Marie V. Recalde

UCSB's proposed Center for Stem Cell Biology and Engineering has received a $3 million grant, creating an endowed chair to attract a new administrator.

October 17, 2007

Sigma Nu Kicks Off Weeklong Events

By Elisabeth Sarabia Reporter

The annual Sigma Nu Relays charity fundraiser returns this week, pitting greeks against one another in contests ranging from a Zodo's bowling tournament to the Coyote Ugly Sorority Dance Competition.

October 16, 2007

Woman Escapes Alleged Assault During Drug Deal

By Staff Report

The intersection of Camino Pescadero and Seville Road was the site of an alleged rape attempt this weekend during an alleged drug deal.

October 16, 2007

Police Provide Prescription for Prudent Partying

By Evan Wagstaff

While Halloween in Isla Vista is famous for providing a rockin' good time, it is also infamous for creating health problems and legal trouble, both of which were topics discussed by law enforcement officers at a recent f...

October 16, 2007

Driver Loses Control; Two Passengers Die at Scene

By Staff

Two women were killed in an alleged drunk driving incident early Sunday morning in Montecito after the vehicle they were in plunged off the San Ysidro overpass.

October 16, 2007

Student Groups Host Week of Events to Fight Rape Culture

By Chris Stein

Likening sexual harassment and assault to a war against women, campus groups have begun tabling this week for the fifth annual "I Want a Truce" campaign.

October 16, 2007

Donors To Give Blood at Silvergreens

By Natalie Rehkopf

UCSB students and Isla Vista residents will have the opportunity to receive free sundaes and save a life this week by participating in the United Blood Services blood drive hosted at Silvergreens.

October 16, 2007

UCSB To Host Neuroscience Center

By Ravi Bhatia

In 1982, John Hinckley Jr.'s defense attorney used CAT scans of his brain to prove that he was not guilty by reason of insanity when he shot former President Ronald Reagan.

October 16, 2007

A.S. Loses Members, Funds Speaker

By Allison Bailey

In a three-and-a-half-hour meeting last night, Associated Students Finance Board allocated $25,076.79 to eight groups and lost two members to resignation and removal.

October 16, 2007

Campus Bike Paths Receive Face-Lift

By Mackenzie Weinger

With a new parking lot and fresh pavement on the bike path, the Metropolitan Transit District bus loop by North Hall now serves as an avenue for smoother rides.

October 16, 2007