News

April 26, 2006

Daily Blotter: Is Someone a “Widdle” Wost?

By system

Saturday, April 22, 11:40 a.m. - Officers patrolling Embarcadero del Norte found a woman sitting on the grass swaying from side to side near the intersection at Segovia Road.

April 25, 2006

Banners on DP Promote Companies

By David Ferry

Though they may not be the first thing partygoers notice on a Saturday night, banners advertising Rockstar Energy Drink and www.vcellvibes.com can now be seen hanging from several residences along Del Playa Drive. As of ...

April 25, 2006

UC Regents Audit Catalyzes Changes in Business Policy

By Devon Claire Flannery Staff Writer Aria Miran Staff Writer

At a press conference Monday, University of California Regents Chairman Gerald L. Parsky responded to an audit released yesterday of general UC compensation practices, promising that the University will abide by set poli...

April 25, 2006

Sushi Eatery Closes I.V. Location; Saigon Express Renovates

By system

Change is in the air on Pardall Road, as Sushi Teri closes its doors for good and Saigon Express struggles to get its open.

April 25, 2006

Town Hall Meeting Presents Panel for Housing Discourse

By Lauren Crecelius

Approximately 30 people attended the Isla Vista Town Hall Meeting last night, where sandwiches were served up along with candid conversation about renting and living in I.V.

April 25, 2006

Finance Board Repeals Funds From TGIF

By Megan Snedden

Before distributing funds to six on-campus groups, the Associated Students Finance Board revoked a $200 allocation to The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) campaign at its meeting Monday.

April 25, 2006

Silent All These Years

By system

April 24, 2006

Students To Spotlight Safety With Improved Campus Lighting Plan

By Max Kitaj

A student focus group is proposing a bright and simple idea to increase safety through the addition of more lights and emergency phones on campus.

April 24, 2006

Capps Park Opens With Tribute

By Fergal Madigan

After over a decade of negotiations, protests and petitions, approximately 40 people came together yesterday to celebrate the official opening and dedication of Capps Park.

April 24, 2006

Lion Munches Meat-Packed Birthday Cake

By Max Kitaj

Approximately 70 people crowded around to watch Docha, a male African lion at the Santa Barbara Zoo, devour a mane course of beef and ice cream as he celebrated his first birthday Saturday morning.

April 24, 2006

Devereux Athletes Make a Splash at Campus Pool

By Matthew Weisner

A crowd of about 100 people gathered at Campus Pool on Sunday as members of the UCSB swim team and students from Devereux Santa Barbara met for the fourth annual Splash Olympics.

April 24, 2006

Town Meeting To Examine Housing Concerns

By Lauren Crecelius

Students can learn about landlords, leases and legal issues from local experts at the Isla Vista Town Hall meeting at Embarcadero Hall tonight.

April 24, 2006

With Our Naked Chests Combined…

By system

April 21, 2006

I.V. Asks County to Review Park Activity Decrees

By Lauren Crecelius

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District voted yesterday to send a letter to the Santa Barbara County Parks Commission requesting that the county reexamine its permit guidelines for county-owned parks in Isla Vista.

April 21, 2006

HaU Members MENTOR Visiting Students

By Valerie Tidwell

Nearly 75 students from three California high schools are visiting UCSB this week as part of a Hermanas Unidas program to motivate students to pursue a university education.