News

April 11, 2007

Frimpong Pleads Not Guilty to Rape; Lawyer Cites DNA

By Nikki Moore

UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault at his arraignment yesterday, during which his attorney announced the results of DNA testing from one of the alleged victims

April 11, 2007

A.S. Presidential Hopefuls Debate at MCC

By Mackenzie Weinger

The three Associated Students presidential candidates met under the same roof yesterday at a sparsely attended forum where they answered questions on topics ranging from fiscal responsibility to the controversy with the ...

April 11, 2007

Alleged Rapist Seeks to Return to UCSB; Appeal Fails in Court

By Lindsey Miller and Megan Snedden Staff Writers

A Santa Barbara County Superior Court tentative ruling has denied a former UCSB student his request to return to the school after being expelled for a sexual assault offense.

April 11, 2007

Christian Group Draws Attention to Event with Booths

By Chris Stein

UCSB's Real Life chapter embarked on a new campaign Monday aimed at confessing the many wrongs perpetrated in the name of Christian values.

April 11, 2007

Six Feet Under

By Staff

April 10, 2007

Carcass Draws Spectators, Scientists

By David Ferry

Just what do you do with a 30-foot whale, literally dead in the water, tossing and turning in the surf and high tides below the bluffs of Isla Vista?

April 10, 2007

Rescuers Assist Drowning Man

By Staff

The Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. had to forcibly rescue an adult male boater yesterday - who swam out to sea, away from his rescuers - after his small sailboat capsized and washed onto the west end of Goleta Beach.

April 10, 2007

UCSB Students Face Possible Litigation for File Downloading

By Allison Bailey

The Recording Industry Association of America has revealed a new tactic in its war against illegal file sharing aimed at those using peer-to-peer software on college campuses - and two UCSB students have already being ta...

April 10, 2007

UC Contests Enron Case Decision

By Staff

The University of California joined other former Enron shareholders last week to appeal their $40 billion lawsuit against several banks and officers they feel had some connection with the 2001 Enron scandal.

April 10, 2007

IVRPD Plans Park Improvements, Facilities

By Ben Markham

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District allotted more than $3 million in county funds to pay for a number of I.V. park projects at its weekly meeting last Thursday.

April 10, 2007

A.S. Pays for Graduation Ceremonies

By Mackenzie Weinger

Associated Students Finance Board distributed $84,827.98 among 18 student groups at last night's three-hour long meeting, amid confusion over the board's funding policies.

April 9, 2007

Campaign Season Begins for Student Government Offices

By Mackenzie Weinger

For the next three weeks, campus will be besieged by posters and flyers calling for students' votes - the 2007 campuswide election season has begun.

April 9, 2007

Cyclists Cruise Through I.V. Bike Race

By Travis Miller

Hundreds of professional and wannabe cyclists burned up the asphalt around Isla Vista's Embarcadero Loop this Saturday, furiously zipping through the town's main way in search of first place and some bragging rights

April 9, 2007

Juggling Event Aids Rape Center

By Evan Wagstaff

Hula hoops, unicycles and flying bowling pins congested Rob Gym this weekend during the 31st annual Isla Vista Juggling Festival - raising money for a local rape prevention and resource program.

April 9, 2007

Human Gene Helps Mouse Sight

By Lee Desser

Recent scientific work on campus has allowed mice to finally appreciate the red wheels they run on to pass the time.

April 9, 2007

Fire Dept. Extinguishes Flames at Del Playa House

By Staff

Thirteen students and Isla Vista residents were smoked out of their Del Playa home Friday when part of their house caught fire and burned uncontrollably for roughly an hour.