News

February 16, 2007

UC Workers Push for Pay Increase

By Chris Stein

Nine UCSB staff members and students traveled to Oakland yesterday to join some 600 unionized UC service workers and their supporters in their protest outside UC President Robert C. Dynes' office to ask for higher wages.

February 16, 2007

Ventury, SB County Residents Oppose Plans for Mines

By Travis Miller

The grumbling growl of gravel trucks is posed to drown out the peaceful sounds of nature along scenic Highway 33 near Ojai, pending protests from local community members.

February 16, 2007

New Bar Draws Wine, Film Enthusiasts

By Ben Markham

The town of Solvang recently rolled out the red carpet for the opening of the Sideways wine bar, named after the Academy Award-winning film.

February 15, 2007

News-Press Strikes Back Against Claims Made by Protestors

By David Ferry

The Santa Barbara News-Press launched an even more aggressive counter-assault against its detractors this week, lambasting former employees and local politicians alike.

February 15, 2007

Students Take Action Against Fees

By Allison Bailey

As part of a National Day of Action, two student lobby groups will combine their efforts to curtail proposed college fee increases and education budget cuts by holding a call-in and a postcard petition.

February 15, 2007

Group Tracks Gray Whales’ Migration

By Geoff Skelton

Every winter, gray whales migrate to Alaska from their Baja California breeding grounds in Mexico.

February 15, 2007

Leggies Ask for Digital Editing Lab Improvements

By Mackenzie Weinger

The Associated Students Legislative Council approved one bill and two resolutions at its meeting yesterday, discussed honoraria procedures and tabled a bill to add duties for council members.

February 15, 2007

Roses Are Red…

By Staff

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