News

November 22, 2006

Eateries, Dorms To Close During Holiday Weekend

By Geoff Skelton

Students spending Thanksgiving in Isla Vista could find themselves sadder than a roasted turkey this week, as local law enforcement braces for an expected increase in property crime and many area businesses close their d...

November 22, 2006

Group Strikes Up Matchbox for UC Artists

By Brianna Neal

In hopes of strengthening connections between the nine undergraduate University of California campuses, a group of young entrepreneurs from UC Santa Cruz are creating a new literary arts magazine that will showcase the c...

November 22, 2006

Revised GRE To Challenge Students

By Chris Stein

By the end of next year, UCSB students planning to attend post-graduate programs will need to build up more than a wealth of academic knowledge; they will also need endurance, as the testing time for the Graduate Record ...

November 22, 2006

Computer Science Major Gains Econ Emphasis

By Antonio Dominikovic Reporter

The UCSB Dept. of Computer Science recently announced the latest addition to its collection of optional major emphases for its Bachelor of Arts degree.

November 22, 2006

You Can’t Stop the Waves, but You Can Learn to Surf

By Staff

November 21, 2006

Purported Hazing Mishap Leaves SB Student in Hospital

By David Ferry

University officials confirmed yesterday that the man who appears to have been involved in a hazing incident that occurred last Thursday is a member of a local fraternity.

November 21, 2006

Commission Authorizes UCSB Housing Projects

By Valerie Tidwell

The California Coastal Commission approved UCSB's North and West Campus Housing plans at its meeting Friday, allowing 373 new units for faculty and student families to be built.

November 21, 2006

Renewal To Enhance Hub Appearance, Allure

By Jessica Mullen

Construction is underway to renovate the Hub into a vibrant space with plasma televisions, booths and a nightclub or sports bar-like atmosphere.

November 21, 2006

Rocks To Stay Despite Criticism

By Matt Weisner

Despite a tidal wave of opposition from the Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation, the California Coastal Commission decided in a 4-3 vote last week to keep a rock revetment intact on Goleta Beach for the next 30 months in ...

November 21, 2006

A.S. Discusses UC Diversity, I.V. Safety, Energy

By Brandy Deminna

About 115 students turned out for last night's third annual Associated Students Congress to vote on what issues student government will focus on for the year.

November 21, 2006

Home-bound Travelers To Encounter Traffic Delays

By Mollie Vandor

Students heading home for Thanksgiving this week may find themselves moving slower than the time it takes to cook a turkey, as local officials have warned travelers to expect increased enforcement on the roads and longer...

November 21, 2006

Board Gives Monetary Aid to Groups

By Megan Snedden

The Associated Students Finance Board allocated over $100,000 in funds yesterday to several A.S. entities and student groups after following through on three resignations discussed at last week's meeting.

November 21, 2006

Surfer To Sign Books, Raise Money

By Emilia Resella Reporter

Fans of Shaun Tomson - the man who got his professional start by surfing the "perfect wave" at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa - will have a chance to hang ten with the legend himself today, as he signs autographs for area ...

November 20, 2006

Hospital Treats Local for Suspicious Case of Alcohol Poisoning

By David Ferry

One Isla Vista resident had a near death experience last Thursday when he was admitted to the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital with acute alcohol poisoning as a result of what Isla Vista Foot Patrol Officers suspect may ha...