News

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

We Don’t Need No Education

By Staff

April 5, 2007

Fraternity Boxing Tournament Called Off After 15 Years

By Megan Snedden

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity's infamous charity Fight Night has been cancelled this year due to its alleged misconduct - a move that may threaten a non-profit's ability to run its program.

April 5, 2007

Pedro Nava Criticizes UC Budget Cuts

By Chris Stein

California assemblyman Pedro Nava accompanied the University of California Students Association at a press conference yesterday to decry recent UC budget cuts.

April 5, 2007

Evangelists Confront UCSB Students

By Chris Stein

Students squared off with sign- and Bible-toting evangelists in the Arbor yesterday, eventually resulting in a UCPD response to the incident.

April 5, 2007

Free Weekend Parking to Disappear

By Mackenzie Weinger

Students may lose the $3.33 per quarter deal for night and week parking privileges next year, as an Associated Students Legislative Council vote last night may force Transportation & Parking Services to cancel the lock-i...

April 5, 2007

Drunk Driver Violates Previous DUI Parole

By Staff

A UCSB student who killed a northern California high school student in 2002 while driving drunk is in custody facing his second DUI charge.

April 4, 2007

New Buses To Lower Smog, Noise

By Geoff Skelton

Santa Barbara unveiled its new fleet of hybrid buses yesterday, which officials promise will reduce air emissions, conserve fuel and even come equipped with that "new car" smell - for the first few rides, at least.