News

May 1, 2007

Free Food and Equality for All

By Staff

April 30, 2007

ASVT Draws Big Crowds, Raises Cash for Charity

By Sonia Lucyga

Even though "love of the game" was probably not the tournament's main draw, the bikini-clad ladies and half-naked gentlemen of Saturday's All Sorority Volleyball Tournament actually found time for a volleyball competitio...

April 30, 2007

Council Spots Split Between SP, OPP Evenly

By Mackenzie Weinger

After a short delay, the complete results of the Associated Students Spring Election are in, with Students' Party and the Open People's Party sharing the A.S. Legislative Council with 12 seats each.

April 30, 2007

Health Care Invention Wins Science Fair

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Medical technology took the forefront at this year's New Venture Competition at UCSB, with prizes totaling $33,000 going to three student groups that developed devices for use by doctors and hospitals.

April 30, 2007

Sandcastle in the Sky

By Staff

April 30, 2007

Stories from the files of Isla Vista Foot Patrol

By Nikki Moore

I'm Going to Call Your Parents Saturday, April 14, 12:25 a.m. - An officer on uniformed foot patrol was walking eastbound on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive when he saw a "youthful" looking man walking toward him holdi...

April 27, 2007

Voters Elect Brower, Taylor Into Office

By Lindsey Miller, Mackenzie Weinger

Open People's Party candidates Stephanie Brower and Ian Taylor won the only two contested executive officer positions yesterday, yet most of the results for Associated Students Legislative Council still remain up in the ...

April 27, 2007

Campus To Host Events, Concert for Former Grads

By Lee Desser

UCSB is welcoming its alumni back to campus this weekend for the first annual All Gaucho Reunion, and giving them a packed itinerary that may make them want to re-enroll.

April 27, 2007

Dance Clubs To Lose Footing

By Kristin Ferrell

The allure of Santa Barbara's entertainment district is not hard to identify. With plenty of clubs and an ample supply of booze, it's a prime location for some innocent chatting as well as some hardcore partying.

April 27, 2007

SB City To Hold Elections Separate From County

By Evan Wagstaff

In an effort to save taxpayers a chunk of cash - roughly $300,000 - the Santa Barbara City Council voted Tuesday to run their own citywide election this November, independent of the county.

April 27, 2007

The Great Gaucho Gathering

By Staff

April 26, 2007

Lawmakers Attempt to Alter Divisions of Race on Campuses

By Rebecca Horrigan

UC campuses and the state legislature have upped their efforts to increase diversity throughout the college system, seeking to combat the negative side effects of Proposition 209, the California measure that prohibits pu...

April 26, 2007

Panel Debates Impact of VTech Shootings on Asians

By Jessica Mullen

The panel discussion "Perceptions of Asian Americans Today:

April 26, 2007

County Fair Shows ‘How the West Was Fun’

By Casey Ibbetson

A cooking contest, live music, 30 different rides, a magician and a hypnotist are all part of the celebration of "How The West Was Fun!" the theme of this year's Santa Barbara Fair.

April 26, 2007

Leg Council Backs Nuclear Oversight Committee

By Mackenzie Weinger

With 1,000 paper cranes as well as 50 students in attendance, the Associated Students Legislative Council passed two bills and three resolutions last night.