News

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.

February 5, 2007

Stories from the files of Isla Vista Foot Patrol

By Nikki Moore

If Looks Could Avoid Arrest Saturday, Feb. 3, 4:08 a.m. - Deputies patrolling the 900 block of Embarcadero Del Norte observed an 18-year-old woman staggering through a parking lot, supported by a man.

February 2, 2007

Pipeline Bursts; Pours Oil, Waste Into Los Padres

By Casey Ibbetson

Over 200 gallons of oil and 3,000 gallons of wastewater spilled near an animal sanctuary inside Los Padres National Park on Wednesday, igniting a fiery response from environmentalists and local politicians.

February 2, 2007

Massage Services Offered To Relax Stressed Students

By Linzay Logan

The Health Education Department at Student Health recently began offering UCSB students some stress relieving services normally just reserved for members of upscale spas - all at student-friendly prices.

February 2, 2007

IVRPD Board Debates Homeless Law

By Travis Miller

Every time a homeless person sleeps in an Isla Vista park overnight they are violating an I.V. law - one, however, that has not been enforced since August.

February 2, 2007

Revamped Hub To Host After-Hours Fun

By Anastasia Alen

As the UCen Hub wraps up its remodeling, Associated Students Program Board and the UCen Administration will begin a new weekly late-night entertainment series featuring concerts, comedy and an occasional beer garden.