News

November 9, 2006

Anonymous Donor’s $1.25 Million Helps Theater Department

By Mackenzie Weinger

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance is well on its way to obtaining all of the money it needs to fund the construction of the new building that will become its future ...

November 9, 2006

Police Blotter

By Staff

Friday, Nov. 3, 11:59 p.m. - Isla Vista Foot Patrol Officers on uniformed patrol observed a 23-year-old man stumble down the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive and nearly fall to the ground.

November 9, 2006

When Do We Get to Use the Siren?

By Staff

November 8, 2006

Democrats Take House; Props Split

By Staff

November 8, 2006

Board Looks to End Isla Vista Halloween

By Nikki Moore

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted yesterday to form an anti-Halloween committee with the eventual goal of ending the traditional Isla Vista celebration.

November 8, 2006

New Research Tool To Allow 3-D Trips

By Lindsey Miller Staff Writer Aria Miran Staff Writer

The imaginative vision and colossal funding normally reserved for a Disneyland ride have come together at the UCSB California NanoSystems Institute, resulting in a sphere-shaped, virtual reality collision of art and scie...

November 8, 2006

Friends Remember Math Professor

By Lizzie Blumenthal

Family, friends and fellow UCSB faculty members held a memorial yesterday for math professor Roy Leipnik who recently died from complications of a varicella virus infection, more commonly known as chicken pox.

November 8, 2006

Vandalism in FT, San Nicolas Sparks Concern

By Katie Miserany

Within the past two weeks, campus residence halls have seen two hate incidents involving graffiti, causing anger and alarm among students and hall staff members.

November 8, 2006

SB Board of Supervisors Elects Warfield to IVRPD

By Lauren Crecelius

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted against the Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District's wishes yesterday, appointing Ken Warfield to fill IVRPD's vacant seat.

November 8, 2006

Cancer Expert Lectures About Latest Innovation

By David Saidi

Though viruses are generally feared, scientists have begun finding ways to use them in the fight against cancer.

November 8, 2006

Voter Turn Out

By Staff

November 7, 2006

Albright Speaks on Past Failures, Future Optimism

By Mackenzie Weinger

Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright stood before an eager and packed audience at the Arlington Theatre last night to discuss her new book, her political views, her career as a policy maker in the Clinton admi...

November 7, 2006

SBCC Student Entertains New Noise Law Idea

By Sonia Lucyga

One Santa Barbara City College student is creating some noise in Isla Vista with his current campaign to amend the current midnight music curfew for residents of the community's 6500 block. Keith Russell, SBCC Associated...

November 7, 2006

Prop Fans Skate, Ride, Roll Out in I.V.

By Chris Fitch

About 75 students vocalized their endorsement of one of today's ballot initiatives at "Isla Vista Measure D Critical Mass," a rally and parade held yesterday in Anisq' Oyo' Park, which aimed to encourage citizens to cast...

November 7, 2006

Groups Discuss Revamping of Library Plaza

By Valerie Tidwell

Plans are underway to institute a sweeping redesign of two of UCSB's most frequented areas, and input from students, local professionals, and University administrators is the driving force behind the modernization.

November 6, 2006

Albright To Lecture on Book, Political Career

By Mackenzie Weinger

Madeleine K. Albright, the first woman to serve as Secretary of State, will speak tonight at the Arlington Theatre providing a wealth of political - if not candid - insight.