News

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.

October 11, 2007

Flu Shots Hit the Road For Patients

By Brian Elliott-Pekrul

Local flu shot distributors have a new approach for administering immunizations this year, taking a cue from In-N-Out Burger by delivering drive-thru shots to make the process quick and mostly painless.

October 11, 2007

CalPIRG Stresses Dangers of Debt

By Justine Rellosa

In an effort to prevent students from entering into large credit card debt, the UCSB chapter of CalPIRG tabled at the Arbor yesterday as part of its Truth About Credit campaign.

October 11, 2007

A.S. Shoots Down Candidate Over Alleged Bias

By Mackenzie Weinger

Following a three-hour debate concerning allegations of bias, racism and homophobia in regards to an Associated Students attorney general candidate, A.S. President Stephanie Brower rescinded her choice for the position a...

October 10, 2007

UCSB Graduate Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle

By Staff

Former UCSB student Anne Napier was killed Friday night after she was hit by a vehicle near Santa Barbara City College.

October 10, 2007

UCen Hub Caps Off Nights With After Hours Events

By Allison Bailey

Beginning this quarter, football enthusiasts and trivia aficionados can sit down and enjoy a cold one by partaking in one of the Hub's many After Hours activities.

October 10, 2007

Local Workers Hold Rally for Higher Pay

By Kristin Ferrell

Rallying in support of better wages, dozens of Santa Barbara public employees marched during their lunch hour yesterday demanding their pay match the cost of living for the area.