News

June 1, 2007

County Official Faces Charges of Misconduct

By Kristin Ferrell

Former Santa Barbara County Public Defender James Egar recently filed a lawsuit with the Santa Barbara Superior Court against County Administrator Michael Brown, alleging that he suffered discrimination, harassment, reta...

June 1, 2007

With Caution Proceed

By Staff

June 1, 2007

Project To Improve Coastal Bike Path

By Matthew Weisner

The California Coastal Conservancy has granted two Associated Students groups a record $175,000 to help repair and restore the bumpy dirt trail that connects Isla Vista to Sands Beach.

June 1, 2007

UCSB Student Named Hottest Head Turner

By Marie V. Recalde

Sometimes, when a woman grows insecure about her looks, her mother assures her that she is crazy and could be a model.

June 1, 2007

Students To Chill Out at Environmental Event

By J. Ryan Soeller Reporter

The Chilla Vista festival will descend upon Isla Vista once again this Sunday, promising live music, food and good environmental karma to all who attend.

May 31, 2007

Middle Eastern Fair Sparks Altercation Between Students

By Lee Desser

Despite initial controversy, tensions between some supporters of Israel and the UCSB Lebanese Club appeared mostly quelled yesterday after the organization decided to provide American Students for Israel with a table at ...

May 31, 2007

Film Students Hog Glory in Contest

By Chris Stein

While some riding enthusiasts recognize Harley-Davidson as a leader in American motorcycling, a few UCSB students have come to associate the brand with secret agents and massive gobs of JELL-O.

May 31, 2007

Teacher Faces Jail for Alleged Act

By Staff

A temporary Santa Ynez Valley high school teacher was booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail last Tuesday after detectives arrested her for allegedly having unlawful sexual relations with an underage male student.

May 31, 2007

Council Prepares for Next Year at First Full Meeting

By Mackenzie Weinger

At a relatively brief two-hour meeting, the newly installed 2007-08 Associated Students Legislative Council passed one bill and discussed plans for next year.

May 31, 2007

There’s Something Fishy Going On…

By Staff

May 30, 2007

Gas Station Proposal Ignites Criticism

By Kristin Ferrell

Plans to build a Costco gas station in the Camino Real Marketplace have fueled a storm of controversy among residents recently, after business owners and community advisers vocalized concerns regarding a possible increas...

May 30, 2007

Police Laud SB’s Low Crime Over Holiday Weekend

By Casey Ibbetson

Despite the arrests of three individuals for couch burning and one for burglary, local law enforcement agencies said fewer crimes occurred in Isla Vista this past Memorial Day weekend than in previous years.

May 30, 2007

More Funding May Travel to EAP

By Chris Stein

Education abroad programs across the country may soon receive an additional $80 million in government funds beginning next year, pending a decision from Congress later this week.

May 30, 2007

Dr. Laura Puts Column on Hold

By David Ferry

Laura Schlessinger, of "Dr. Laura" fame, is taking a break from her weekly column in the Santa Barbara News-Press following accusations regarding her son's allegedly sordid Myspace.com profile and her own provocative com...

May 30, 2007

Dunk Tank Takes Aim at Drunk Driving Education

By Jessica Mullen

All the students who have ever wanted to send an Isla Vista Foot Patrol officer to the dunk tank got their chance yesterday at the California Highway Patrol's Dunk-a-Cop booth presented by "Separate the Keys from the Keg...