News

February 7, 2007

Former Mexican Leader To Explore Mexico-U.S. Concerns, Immigration

By Anastasia Alen

Three-time Mexican presidential candidate Cuauhtemoc Cardenas Solorzano will speak in Campbell Hall tonight to address issues affecting U.S.-Mexico relations in the present and in the future.

February 7, 2007

Former PLO Member To Lecture

By Jessica Mullen

Self-proclaimed former terrorist from the Palestine Liberation Organization Walid Shoebat will speak on campus tonight about the current situation in the Middle East and his violent experiences involving the conflict.

February 7, 2007

Group Contests Land Approval

By Sonia Lucyga

The serene and scenic Las Positas Valley has recently become the fighting ground for a land dispute between the City of Santa Barbara and the local environmental group Citizens Planning Association.

February 7, 2007

Women To Perform Local Artist’s New V-Day Play

By Alex Stubbs

Santa Barbara theatergoers can look forward to seeing 13 women present heartfelt lectures about their vaginas on stage this year - in addition to the local annual performances of "The Vagina Monologues."

February 7, 2007

Program Set To Improve Equipment

By Marie V. Recalde

The Disabled Students Program is planning a substantial upgrade for its technology systems in hopes of giving its students easier access to new educational resources.

February 7, 2007

How Does Your Beer Garden Grow

By Staff

February 6, 2007

NASA Scientist Lectures Crowd About Warming

By Jessica Mullen

Dr. James Hansen, renowned NASA scientist and pioneer in the field of global warming studies, spoke on campus last night drawing a crowd that filled Campbell Hall and two additional Buchanan lecture halls.

February 6, 2007

SB Researcher Receives Grant for Mars Probe

By Staff

After reviewing a plethora of other researchers' blueprints, NASA has granted $750,000 to UCSB organic chemist Luann Becker to aid in the hunt for life on Mars.

February 6, 2007

Nexus Moves Money to Shrink Debt

By Aria Miran

In response to continuing debt at the Daily Nexus, university officials recently combined the publication's two off-campus bank accounts with its university account - a move that has already reduced debt and increased tr...

February 6, 2007

Recyclers Sift Through County Profits

By Matthew Weisner

The sight of people carrying trash bags and gathering aluminum cans probably no longer surprises most Isla Vista residents, but many may not realize that can collecting is a full time job for many of their neighbors.

February 6, 2007

SB Undergrad Applications Hit Record High

By Sandra Garza Reporter

Though the number of UCSB applicants reached a record high this year, the total student body remains capped at a constant 20,000.

February 6, 2007

Finance Board Funds Earth Day, Debates Outreach

By Mackenzie Weinger

Associated Students Finance Board allocated $15,424.25 among 11 groups and began budgetary hearings for the next academic year at its weekly meeting yesterday afternoon.

February 5, 2007

Missing Puppies Return to Shelter

By Sara Barrera Reporter

The case of the missing puppies was cracked last week when the two pups allegedly dog-napped from a local shelter were returned fluffy and unharmed.

February 5, 2007

Political Science Department Earns National Prestige

By Antonio Dominikovic Reporter

A new national college rankings survey recently named the UCSB Political Science Dept. graduate program number eight in the nation.

February 5, 2007

Group of Women “Walk and Talk” for Heart Disease

By Geoff Skelton

A group of dedicated Santa Barbara residents sported red on Friday afternoon to show their support for women with heart disease as part of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign.