News

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...

May 29, 2007

Early Morning Bust Ends in Detainment of UCSB Undergrad

By Aria Miran

A UCSB undergraduate student was arrested last week following a pre-dawn Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a Santa Ynez apartment.

May 29, 2007

Authorities Detain SB Locals on Drug Charges

By Staff

After months of investigation, narcotics detectives from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. arrested three Goleta residents and a slew of Santa Barbarans last week for allegedly possessing a combined $20,000 worth ...

May 29, 2007

Local Beach Receives Failing Water Grade

By Staff

A Santa Monica-based non-profit organization has recently ranked Santa Barbara County's Arroyo Burro Beach as one the top 10 worst beaches in the state.

May 29, 2007

Website Finds SB Homes to Be Among Nation’s Priciest

By Staff

Despite a general slide in the U.S. housing market, real estate professionals have declared the Santa Barbara area as the most expensive region in the country.

May 29, 2007

Travolta Warns Students Against Drunken Driving

By Staff

As graduation time draws near, college and high school students prepare for a new phase of their lives - one that could be cut short by drunk driving.

May 25, 2007

Residents, Staff Meet to Discuss Skateboard Ban

By Linzay Logan

Immediate changes to UCSB's campus skateboarding policies were averted yesterday, after university administrators agreed to postpone their decisions until more research is collected.

May 25, 2007

Students’ Art, Silent Films To Reel in Crowd

By Rebecca Horrigan

Silent films will have a chance to pump up the volume in Campbell Hall tonight, as the Film & Media Studies Dept. presents the 16th annual Reel Loud Film Festival.