News

March 9, 2007

UC Promotes Earth Friendly Practices, Energy Efficiency

By Allison Bailey

In a history-making move, the chancellors of all 10 University of California campuses pledged Wednesday to make their campuses climate neutral as soon as possible.

March 9, 2007

Mr. Moviefone Performs Radio Pranks

By Geoff Skelton

The famed Mr. Moviefone appeared on the morning show at local radio station KJEE 92.9 FM yesterday, turning heads all over downtown Santa Barbara as he ordered McDonald's and hit on women in his trademark announcer voice...

March 9, 2007

Isla Vista Rape Suspect Found in Mexico

By Staff

After being extradited from Mexico City, a man listed on the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept.'s 10 most wanted list is now behind bars, three years after he allegedly raped a woman in Isla Vista.

March 9, 2007

I.V. Beach Birds Begin Breeding

By Koren Thal

It's that time of the season, and the tiny little plovers that sprint up and down Sands Beach are making eyes at each other.

March 9, 2007

Tournament Funding To Go to Safety, Bathrooms

By David Ferry

Students looking forward to the All-Sorority Volleyball Tournament this year have one less week to wait since Alpha Tao Omega has moved the date of the Dionysian competition up to April 28.

March 9, 2007

Firemen Heat Up Pizzeria’s Friday Night Deliveries

By Evan Wagstaff

People calling for a pizza delivery in Isla Vista this evening may be surprised by a free pizza - if they aren't already surprised by the fire truck delivering it.

March 9, 2007

SB Grads Find Local Career Options

By Natalie Rehkopf

Four years of living in Isla Vista just isn't enough for some people, as a number of UCSB graduates and one fourth-year student have opened their own businesses in town within the last year.

March 9, 2007

Class Needs Funds To Raise Curtain

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Twelve years after its inception, the Dramatic Arts Theatre Management class will lose its founder, and theater students may lose a chance to fully produce a play.

March 8, 2007

Long-Term I.V. Plan Faces Opposition at Community Meeting

By Casey Ibbetson

After seven years of preparation and community debate, the Isla Vista Master Plan dragged avid opponents and advocates through a six-hour hearing yesterday, the first of three such meetings.

March 8, 2007

Plans Aim to Protect Goleta Beach

By Evan Wagstaff

Goleta city officials have until the end of the month to determine the fate of the only sandy beach in its domain, including whether or not it will remain sandy.

March 8, 2007

New Theater, Dance Building To Open

By Rebecca Horrigan

Actors, performers and dancers have three times as much space in which to sharpen their craft now that the new 35,000 square foot Theater and Dance complex has opened.

March 8, 2007

Leg Council Finances New A.S. Newsletter

By Mackenzie Weinger

The Associated Students Legislative Council volleyed arguments last night over funding allocations, while passing one bill and two resolutions, as well as approving some internal member changes.

March 7, 2007

Third Woman Comes Forward To Accuse Local Man Of Rape

By Staff Report

The man who was arrested last weekend for allegedly raping two women after injecting them with Ketamine, Steven Neff, is now being accused of a third rape.

March 7, 2007

Campus Stables House UCSB Horses

By Lee Desser

At the far reaches of the university's property, and in an area wrapped by trees and open trails, West Campus has found a few problems similar to those of the main campus - threat of redevelopment, overcrowding by studen...

March 7, 2007

SB Teachers To Possibly Receive Raise After Last Week’s Meeting

By Dana Olsen

After months of negotiation between the Santa Barbara Teacher's Association and the school board over a possible salary increase, a tentative settlement was reached last Thursday.

March 7, 2007

Board Hearing To Examine I.V. Master Plan

By Sonia Lucyga and Travis Miller Staff Writers

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission will consider the adoption of the Isla Vista Master Plan at a public hearing today to discuss the future of affordable housing, transportation and land use in I.V.