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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

UCSB Halo 3 Tournament

By Staff

October 15, 2007

Officials Contain Hazardous Gas After Explosion

By Allison Bailey

Following a chemical explosion, safety crews and firemen evacuated the Chemistry and Physical Sciences North buildings for over three hours Saturday. As a result of the incident at 1:30 p.m., which produced deadly hydro...

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