News

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.

April 9, 2007

Trees To Neutralize Festival Pollution

By Koren Thal

The A.S. Environmental Affairs Board made breathing in Isla Vista a little easier this weekend, planting 15 new trees in Estero Park in hopes of offsetting carbon emissions organizers expect will be produced by this mont...

April 9, 2007

Towards Thee I Sail, Thou Unconquering Whale

By Staff

April 6, 2007

Supervisors To Compete in Bike Race

By Travis Miller

Isla Vista residents have one day left to dust off their long lost bike helmets and grease those rusty chains - the second annual Island View Bike race is rolling through town tomorrow.

April 6, 2007

MicroJet Device Replaces Needles for Vaccinations

By Rebecca Horrigan

Next time you visit the doctor, your physician might not be kidding when he snaps his glove and proclaims, "This won't hurt a bit."

April 6, 2007

CHP Explains Anti-DUI Grant, Campaign Goals

By Casey Ibbetson

Assemblyman Pedro Nava and other prominent members of the community held a press conference yesterday morning to introduce the $307,400 grant aimed to prevent drunk-driving accidents in Santa Barbara County.

April 6, 2007

UCSB Accepts Record Number of Freshmen

By Sandra Garza Reporter

UCSB has admitted 22,168 incoming freshmen for the 2007-08 academic year - an applicant pool that is slightly smarter but also a bit less selective than in years past.

April 6, 2007