News

August 29, 2007

Unique Beach Paradise Offers Scenes to Delight the Senses

By Dana Olsen

UCSB is not only well known for its famous party scene and world-class academics, but also for the natural beauty surrounding its campus.

August 29, 2007

Research, Staff Places UCSB at Top

By Allison Bailey

Although its reputation as a party school precedes UCSB, those of you tired of friends' and relatives' jokes will be happy to learn that the university is highly competitive academically.

August 29, 2007

Gauchos Bus, Bike, Board to Get Around

By Travis Miller

Freshmen, get used to the word "travel." Over 14,000 bikes call UCSB home and a vast array of skateboards in varying shapes and sizes can be seen cruising the sidewalks. Even the occasional inline skater or scooter rider...

August 29, 2007

Shopping Tips Save Money for Munchies

By Laura Wiesenberg

Applying to UCSB: $40. The cost of your first year at UCSB: $25,000. Knowing where to find the cheapest burrito in Isla Vista on a Saturday night: priceless.

August 29, 2007

Burning Banks, Albino Raccoons, Tipi Villages Color I.V. History

By Kristin Ferrell

Just as you wouldn't dream of approaching your hallmates without doing a little preliminary Facebook research - fear not, it only becomes stalking when you start collecting hair samples - freshmen newcomers shouldn't ent...

June 27, 2007

Frimpong Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Assault Charges

By Laura Wiesenberg

Article Published Friday August 24, 2007. Pleading not guilty at his arraignment yesterday, UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong will now stand trial on Nov. 15 for charges of rape and sexual assault.

June 27, 2007

University of California President To Resign

By Aria Miran

With less than two months left before the start of UCSB's Fall Quarter, University of California President Robert C. Dynes announced today the end of his at-times tenuous four-year stewardship.

June 27, 2007

UCSB Prohibits Camping on Campus Grounds

By Allison Bailey

In a brief, one-page policy statement issued Friday by the Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UCSB immediately banned camping on university property.

June 27, 2007

UCSB Graduate Survives Alleged I.V. Stabbing

By Dana Olsen

Three days after he allegedly stabbed a recent UCSB graduate in Isla Vista, police arrested Santa Maria resident David Hartsock on charges of attempted murder on Tuesday.

June 27, 2007

Regents End UCSB Session With Labs, Professor Salary Discussions

By Aria Miran, Nick Durnhofer

Despite a few interruptions from protestors, the University of California Board of Regents completed its three-day meeting at UCSB yesterday, reviewing both professor salaries and Dept. of Energy laboratory policies.

June 27, 2007

UC Regents Defer Resolution to Ban Scientific Funding From Tobacco Companies

By Aria Miran

Scientists representing 23 independent projects will continue their ongoing studies today after the University of California Board of Regents agreed to postpone a decision regarding proposed restrictions to tobacco-funde...

June 27, 2007

UC Regents Set Up Shop for Meetings on Campus

By Aria Miran

With heavy security surrounding the UCen, today the UCSB campus hosted its first official University of California Board of Regents meeting of the decade.

June 27, 2007

Judge To Seek Trial in Frimpong Case

By Staff

After hearing DNA testimony allegedly linking UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong to felony rape, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Brian Hill ruled today that enough evidence exists to pursue a trial.

June 27, 2007

Green Ideas Grow at UCSB Conference

By Allison Bailey

Committing to its reputation as one of the most environmentally conscious campuses in the nation, UCSB hosted the sixth annual UC, CSU and CCC Sustainability Conference this week with over 850 people in attendance.

June 27, 2007

Newly Elected VP Maintains Office Despite A.S. Code

By Mackenzie Weinger

Associated Students narrowly missed losing another executive officer last week as a result of its judicial council's decision to override a ruling that would have removed External Vice President of Local Affairs Lindsey ...

June 27, 2007

Board Delays Gaviota Construction Plans

By Dana Olsen

The Gaviota Coast Conservancy and the private owners of a 17-acre parcel are still locked in dispute over a proposal to build a 15,000 square foot home on the lot, after the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors dema...