News

October 12, 2005

New Commission Consolidates Approval Process for Park Use

By Mollie Vandor

Representatives from local law enforcement agencies and the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) are coming together to make it easier for local groups to get the thumbs up for events in I.V. parks.

October 12, 2005

Care Fair Makes Volunteers Aware

By Gina Pollack

Whether students are interested in helping to feed the poor or read to local children, the Care Fair will have plenty of options for potential volunteers with over 50 nonprofit organizations setting up in the Arbor today...

October 11, 2005

Friends Mourn Recent Death of UCSB Student

By Nikki Moore

The friends of George Kalev, the 19-year-old UCSB student who died in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, erected a memorial at the scene of his accident on Sunday afternoon to remember the man they knew as fun and f...

October 11, 2005

Pin-Ups Pose to Perserve SB Shoreline, Greek Funds

By Sabrina Ricci

Models in Kappa Sigma fraternity's "Girls of SB" calendar are helping to preserve the Santa Barbara coastline, one string bikini at a time. Kappa Sigma officially began selling the 12-month calendar featuring shots of sc...

October 11, 2005

Allies, Quees to Rally for National Coming Out Day

By Taylor Orr

The Queer Student Union (QSU) hopes to see large numbers of UCSB students coming out to its rally today at noon in Storke Plaza. Approximately 50 to 200 people are expected to attend the hour-long National Coming Out Day...

October 11, 2005

Finance Board Funds Turkey Dinner, Def Jam Poet

By Nick Durnhofer

The Associated Students Finance Board allocated $650 from its budget to help bring turkey, stuffing and poetry to campus at its meeting Monday afternoon.

October 11, 2005

Gaucho Toastmasters Host Public Speaking Expert

By Hannah Coffelt

A UCSB alumnus and communications strategist who has worked with celebrities, politicians and corporations will share his secrets for successful public speaking with students tonight.

October 10, 2005

UCSB Student Dies in Motorcycle Accident off Hwy 33 in Ventura

By Nexus Staff Report

A 19-year-old UCSB student was killed Saturday night when he lost control of his motorcycle while driving southbound on Highway 33 in Ventura County. Sophomore George Kalev was traveling at high speeds when he hit a curv...

October 10, 2005

Soccer Scores for Hurricane Relief

By Sean Lewis

Nearly 11,000 fans came to watch an internationally televised soccer match in Harder Stadium while supporting the victims of recent Hurricanes Rita and Katrina this past Sunday afternoon.

October 10, 2005

Open Forum To Debate Evolution Controversies

By Valerie Tidwell

Five UCSB faculty members will re-examine the 80-year-old debate regarding the teaching of evolution by natural selection in public schools at the College of Creative Studies' Old Little Theater today at noon.

October 10, 2005

Legal Observers Join IVFP for Saturday Stroll on DP

By Jamie Stevenson

About 20 students and coordinators spent their Saturday night meandering through Isla Vista with clipboards and orange "Legal Observer" pins, keeping an eye on the I.V. Foot Patrol (IVFP).

October 10, 2005

Strong Winds Bring Extra Firefighters to SB

By Jenny Lewallen

California may seem like a giant bonfire as of late, but local fire response agencies are keeping their cool by adding over 100 additional firefighters and extra equipment to their regular ranks. Firefighters from Northe...

October 10, 2005

New Bike Shop Offers Eco-Friendly Choices

By Rachel Wagner

The Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle Company opened its doors to the public Saturday, Oct. 1, and now that the company has rolled into town, students can buy electric bicycles for far less than they usually cost.

October 10, 2005

Review of Fishing Net Use Threatens Lives of Sea Animals

By Trevor Ditzler

Environmentalists say the potential legalization of long mesh fishing nets, known as gillnets, could leave an already endangered species of sea turtle shell shocked and struggling to survive.

October 10, 2005

Are You Putting Me on?

By system

October 7, 2005

Locals Recall Kinko’s Start With Plaque

By Lina Grant Reporter

A company with many copycats has its roots in Isla Vista and, Thursday afternoon, local officials and residents gathered to dedicate a plaque at the site of the first Kinko's Copy Center, which opened 35 years ago in I.V...