News

February 14, 2007

Groups Organize Boycott of Work, Class Thursday

By Benjamin Gottlieb

In the midst of Congressional debates to block President George W. Bush's proposed boost of troops in Iraq, UCSB grassroots activists have organized a protest tomorrow in response to UCSB's alleged political and technolo...

February 14, 2007

‘Ex-Gay’ Speaks on Religious Beliefs of Homosexuality

By Chris Stein

"Ex-gay" speaker Chad Thompson's lecture at Corwin Pavilion last night was advertised as a way to break down walls between Christians and homosexuals. Several queer students, however, had different thoughts.

February 14, 2007

Local Teachers Protest Small Wage Increase

By Dana Olsen

Santa Barbara teachers marched and chanted up and down State Street last night, protesting the School Board's refusal to increase salaries to what they claim are more reasonable levels.

February 14, 2007

County Deals With Drugs, Casinos

By Daniel Cooper

Methamphetamines and gambling were the primary focuses of yesterday's County Board of Supervisors meeting.

February 14, 2007

Cheer Team Cartwheels Into Fourth in Las Vegas

By Marie V. Recalde

After a fourth-place finish last weekend, the UCSB Cheer Team will go, fight and - hopefully - win another competition.

February 13, 2007

Local Forces Knock Popular Tournament Out of Greek Park

By Travis Miller

Isla Vista's traditional All-Sorority Volleyball Tournament has been spiked out of town this year, after local law enforcement, several community members and the I.V. Recreation and Park District decided they have had en...

February 13, 2007

Speech Sparks Discourse Between Religious Groups

By Jessica Mullen

Walid Shoebat's controversial lecture last Wednesday continues to have a ripple effect on campus, including positive dialogue between Jewish and Muslim student groups aimed at developing unity.

February 13, 2007

New Student Resource Building To Open

By Chris Stein

After undergoing construction for more than a year, the new Student Resource Building will open its doors to the UCSB community tomorrow.

February 13, 2007

A.S. Funds Drama Productions, Cultural Events

By Mackenzie Weinger

Associated Students Finance Board distributed $20,952.29 to 13 of the 15 student groups requesting money at its meeting yesterday afternoon.

February 13, 2007

Flags

By Staff

February 12, 2007

Panelists at Summit Meeting Debate Oil, Environmental Issues

By Antonio Dominikovic Reporter

Over 300 attendees listened to words of warning from several of the world's preeminent experts on energy this weekend, as part of the second annual Emerging Energy Technologies Summit.

February 12, 2007

Former Employees Protest Newspaper

By David Ferry

Local residents joined former or fired Santa Barbara News-Press employees throughout last week to continue protests against owner Wendy McCaw, as well as to challenge alleged threats directed toward those still working.

February 12, 2007

Sigma Chi Loses Recognition, Place in University-Led Rush

By Linzay Logan

UCSB Greek Affairs is still awaiting reply from the Sigma Chi Fraternity International Headquarters, after asking the organization last month to revoke the local chapter's charter.

February 12, 2007

Construction Begins on Repairs, Addition to Baseball Stadium

By Allison Bailey

To comply with a new Big West Conference rule as well as to improve facilities for baseball and softball teams, the UCSB Athletics Dept. has announced plans to replace two old batting cages and expand a third.

February 12, 2007