News

August 30, 2006

Bike Safely and Keep Your Sweater Clean

By Matt Suedkamp

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. And much like Mr. Rogers, I am sure that you're dreaming of that first ride around this neighborhood's paths with your brand-spanking new bike.

August 30, 2006

Welcome to the Editor’s Playhouse!

By Kaitlin Pike

I know you're a freshman, but what am I?

August 30, 2006

Protect Your Bank Account From College Costs by Saving, Scrooge-Style

By Kaitlin Pike

The roughly $23,472 cost of attending UCSB this year won't pay for itself.

August 30, 2006

Swamp Yang Lives in a Pineapple Under the UCSB Lagoon

By Lindsey Miller

The late-night mist glides along the water, cloaking a black creature moving swiftly through the murk.

August 30, 2006

Join Dexter in his Gaucho Science Laboratory

By Rebecca Gayle

With the recent completion of a $53 million building dedicated to nanotechnology, the UCSB campus has become home to one of the leading institutions in the field.

August 30, 2006

Holy Fines, Batman! Learn to Park Your Batmobile

By Sabrina Ricci

If you decide to bring a car to school this year, you'll find that parking on campus - not to mention outrageous Santa Barbara gas prices - will certainly have a slimming effect on your wallet.

August 30, 2006

Let ResNet, Autobots Help You

By Aaron Wu

Besides that cute shower caddy and rubber ducky, the most essential dorm item you'll need is an Internet-ready computer and plenty of hard drive space for, um..., those thought-provoking academic essays.

June 28, 2006

[Online Exclusive]: News-Press Resignations Spark Controversy, Protest

By Kaitlin Pike

A few days after six of its top editors and one prominent columnist resigned in protest, four new editors have been selected as replacements at the Santa Barbara News-Press.

June 28, 2006

IVRPD Decides to Keep I.V. Gardens, Could Lose Grant

By Kaitlin Pike

A recent decision in the Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District could take away its $1-million grant for I.V. development.

June 28, 2006

[Online Exclusive]: Man Collapses in Rec Cen, Dies

By Aria Miran

A 21-year-old man collapsed while playing a game of basketball at the Rec Cen on Monday evening, and was pronounced dead at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital shortly thereafter.

June 28, 2006

Agents Investigate Student’s Homicide

By Aria Miran

A UCSB student was found stabbed to death in the Devonshire area of Los Angeles this weekend, a few days before he was to begin summer sessions on campus.

June 28, 2006

Pardall Tunnel To Close for Summer Construction Work

By Monique Moyal

The section of sidewalk and bike path between Snidecor Hall and the Thunderdome leading to the Pardall Tunnel will be closed July 5 through Sept. 8 to undergo a complete facelift before the opening of the new Student Res...

June 28, 2006

Former UCSB Students Allege Racism in SBPD After Fight at Nightclub

By Patricia Bobek

A June 16 fight at downtown Santa Barbara nightclub Cooney's has led to allegations of racism in the Santa Barbara Police Dept., as well as a possible lawsuit from UCSB students.

June 28, 2006

UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Dies Unexpectedly Amidst Criticism

By Megan Snedden

In what appears to be a suicide, UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Denice Dee Denton fell from the roof of a 43-story luxury apartment in San Francisco called The Paramount on June 24.

June 28, 2006

New Tactics Increase Couch Fire Arrests

By Claire Goodman

Sixteen people recently got burned by undercover Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers for setting couches and other furniture pieces aflame -- an offense with soon-to-increase punishments and fines.

June 28, 2006

Scientist Wins Award for LED

By Aria Miran

UCSB professor and researcher Shuji Nakamura was recently awarded the $1.3 million Millennium Technology Prize for work that will help the environment, save energy costs and revolutionize lighting.