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October 15, 2007

Comedians Crack Up I.V. Crowd With Embarcadero Show

By Megan Lucero

Despite a last minute cancellation from one of the event's headliners, the I.V. Standup comedy show still managed to draw a large crowd and several laughs to its premiere with nearly 155 people in attendance.

October 15, 2007

Authorities Suspect DP Doorman in Knife Assault

By Staff Report

UCSB student Eli Weiner was stabbed in the back early Sunday morning while leaving a house party on Del Playa Drive. Deputies were walking westbound on the 6500 block of DP when they heard partygoers yelling obscenities...

October 15, 2007

Governor Signs One Bill, Vetoes Two

By Mackenzie Weinger

Blocking the passage of bills regarding financial aid for undocumented students and textbook affordability, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued two vetoes on Saturday. The governor vetoed Senate Bill One, the California D...

October 15, 2007

Go Fish

By Staff

October 12, 2007

Students, Staff Celebrate Sexual Diversity

By Marie V. Recalde

All colors of the rainbow came together yesterday on Old Women's Center lawn in support and celebration of the annual National Coming Out Day.

October 12, 2007

Nava Celebrates Speed Limit Law Passage

By Dana Olsen

Nearly a year after a local junior high student was killed by a car on his way to class, local Assemblyman Pedro Nava celebrated the passage of the Safer School Zone Act yesterday with a press conference at Foothill Scho...

October 12, 2007

Time Runs Out for Bell Part in Campus Tower

By Mackenzie Weinger

The bells of Storke Tower will remain out of commission until early next week following a timer malfunction that occurred Tuesday night.

October 12, 2007

New Legislation Focuses on CA Coast

By Allison Bailey

Following a press conference held by state officials at UCSB on Wednesday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law yesterday a package of bills that will prevent the spread of invasive species into state waters and ma...

October 12, 2007

UCSB To Test the Waters With Gnarly Spring Class

By Stephanie Chen

Students tempted to drop their books and grab their boards may soon find some middle ground this spring with the addition of UCSB's latest course, History 103S: History of Surfing.

October 12, 2007

Mandate Requires New Students Take Alcohol Test

By Elisabeth Sarabia Reporter

Facing possible registration blocks, UCSB's newest crop of freshmen and transfer students has until Nov. 1 to complete an alcohol and health quiz online.

October 12, 2007

Isla Vista Expects Comedy Acts to Stand Up to Previous Performances

By Travis Miller

Humor is making its comeback to Isla Vista this Saturday night as I.V. Standup returns to Embarcadero Hall with a double headliner.

October 12, 2007

I.V. Takes Steps To Ease Beach Access

By Tom Standifer

Isla Vista residents wanting to soak up a few rays will soon find that getting to the beach may become a lot easier as a result of ongoing renovations to nearby wooden staircases.

October 11, 2007

SB Garden Plants Idea for Upgrade, Newer Facilities

By Natalie Rehkopf

After years of germination, plans for renovations to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - the oldest botanic garden in California - are almost in bloom.

October 11, 2007

Annual Statistics on UCSB Crime Show Increase in Drug Arrests

By Aria Miran

Campus crime statistics for 2006 were recently released at UCSB, and while instances of theft are down significantly, drug arrests have increased by over 50 percent in the past year.

October 11, 2007

Friends To Hold Memorial Today for UCSB Grad

By Staff Report

A memorial service for Anne Napier, a former UCSB student killed last Friday after she was hit by a car, will take place today at the Montecito Country Club.