News

September 20, 2007

IVFP To Open New Headquarters on Trigo Road

By J. Ryan Soeller Reporter

At a recent groundbreaking ceremony, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown commenced the construction of a new Isla Vista Foot Patrol station that will replace the current structure on Pardall Road.

September 20, 2007

Firestone To Retire From SB Board

By Laura Wiesenberg

After serving one term on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Brooks Firestone recently announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming election.

September 20, 2007

Work Progresses on Campus Additions, Renewals

By Valerie Tidwell

Chain-link fences and orange cones adorn several areas of campus as construction on a number of projects continues into the start of the school year.

September 20, 2007

Students Granted Rideshare Access

By Rebecca Horrigan

Student commuters desiring energy-efficient travel will now have greater access to university rental cars as a result of UCSB's newest addition to its rideshare program - a service that was previously limited mostly to c...

September 20, 2007

New Solar Technology Garners Praise for Professor

By Benjamin Gottlieb

UCSB physics professor and Nobel Laureate Alan Heeger produced a "bright" invention this past summer - the world's most affordable and efficient organic solar panel.

September 20, 2007

UCSB Appoints New Technology Post

By Aria Miran

In a bid to implement a more uniform campus technology policy, UCSB recently recruited its first chief information officer for the task.

September 20, 2007

Public Defender To Set Up Shop in I.V.

By Kristin Ferrell

As UCSB students prepare their return to school, William C. Makler, the self-proclaimed "Isla Vista Lawyer," is readying himself for a busy Fall Quarter.

August 29, 2007

Halls Cater to Variety of Tastes

By Evan Wagstaff

While many of you have already selected a residence hall or stalked your future resident assistants on Facebook, some of you have yet to hear the skinny on each particular housing site -- you know, the stuff UCSB's websi...

August 29, 2007

Campus Clubs Create Closer Community

By Jessica Mullen

When students at UCSB are not partaking in their predominant pastime, partying, their energies are diverted to an array of campus clubs and organizations.

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.