News

Students Granted Rideshare Access

September 20, 2007 by

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...
read more

New Solar Technology Garners Praise for Professor

September 20, 2007 by

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.
read more

UCSB Appoints New Technology Post

September 20, 2007 by

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

Public Defender To Set Up Shop in I.V.

September 20, 2007 by

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.
read more

Halls Cater to Variety of Tastes

August 29, 2007 by

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, th...
read more

Campus Clubs Create Closer Community

August 29, 2007 by

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

Unique Beach Paradise Offers Scenes to Delight the Senses

August 29, 2007 by

UCSB is not only well known for its famous party scene and world-class academics, but also for the natural beauty surrounding its campus.
read more

Research, Staff Places UCSB at Top

August 29, 2007 by

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.
read more

Gauchos Bus, Bike, Board to Get Around

August 29, 2007 by

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 ska...
read more

Shopping Tips Save Money for Munchies

August 29, 2007 by

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.
read more

Burning Banks, Albino Raccoons, Tipi Villages Color I.V. History

August 29, 2007 by

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 new...
read more

Frimpong Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Assault Charges

June 27, 2007 by

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 sexua...
read more

University of California President To Resign

June 27, 2007 by

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.
read more

UCSB Prohibits Camping on Campus Grounds

June 27, 2007 by

In a brief, one-page policy statement issued Friday by the Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UCSB immediately banned camping on university property.
read more

UCSB Graduate Survives Alleged I.V. Stabbing

June 27, 2007 by

Three days after he allegedly stabbed a recent UCSB graduate in Isla Vista, police arrested Santa Maria resident David Hartsock on charges of attempted murder on Tuesday.
read more