News

October 4, 2005

Thieves Plunder Open Isla Vista Apartments

By Nikki Moore

In the past week, over 20 local residents reported the theft of expensive electronics from their homes, but local law enforcement says the only culprit it has found thus far is the high number of unlocked doors and windo...

October 4, 2005

IVRPD Advances I.V. Skate Park Plan

By Lina Grant Reporter

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) is ramping up its plans to build a skate park in I.V., as funding for the project begins to roll in. IVRPD Director Diane Conn said the IVRPD has already collected $317...

October 4, 2005

Campus Democrats Sponsor November Ballot Discussion

By Sabrina Kirkwood Reporter

As part of its preparation for the upcoming special election on Nov. 8, Campus Democrats will host visits from Congresswoman Lois Capps and 35th District Assemblyman Pedro Nava in the upcoming week.

October 4, 2005

Board Blocks Ben Stein Funding

By Staff

The Campus Republicans tried to win Ben Stein's money at last night's meeting of the Associated Students Finance Board, but instead left with $300 to cover the advertising costs of their event. Following a discussion ove...

October 4, 2005

This One Time, at Hillel

By system

October 3, 2005

Hillel Welcomes New Director at Start of New Year

By Sabrina Ricci

UCSB Hillel will begin celebrations for Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - at sunset tonight, and the new year brings with it the promise of change as the organization awaits the arrival of its new executive director.

October 3, 2005

Bagel Petition Put Aside Despite Support

By Taylor Orr

The petition to reinstate UCen Dining Services' business partnership with the Bagel Caf

October 3, 2005

Superior Court To Move Ahead With Murder Trial

By Lindsey Clodfelter

The trial of the three suspects charged with the murder of UCSB graduate student Jarrod Davidson will continue, following a decision from the Santa Barbara County Superior Court Sep. 30.

October 3, 2005

AIDS Walk Brings Record Amount of Funds

By Christy Escobar

Over 300 participants at the Pacific Pride Foundation's 15th Annual Santa Barbara County AIDS Walk Saturday morning used their hearts and soles to help raise thousands of dollars for a good cause.

October 3, 2005

UCSB Welcomes, Aims to Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims

By Patricia Bobek

As students displaced by Hurricane Katrina settle into UCSB, Gaucho organizations prepare for a series of fundraisers to send aid back to the Gulf Coast.

October 3, 2005

SPF Grant-Application Deadline Nears

By Valerie Tidwell

Local environmental groups and researchers in need of sponsorship this quarter can apply for grants from the Associated Students Shoreline Preservation Fund (SPF) - as long as they can make the Thursday, Oct. 6 applicati...

October 3, 2005

Backpainting Is an Art

By system

September 30, 2005

Santa Rosa Relies on Staff From Other Halls During Hunt for RDs

By Aria Miran

Office of Residential Life officials expect to replace the head staff at Santa Rosa Residence Hall within the next week, after having the positions vacated since approximately the beginning of Fall Quarter.

September 30, 2005

Bio Dept. Welcomes New Building

By Abbey Shi

The Life Sciences Technology Building (LSTB) has finally opened its doors this fall after almost three years of construction delays, giving faculty a brand-new home for research.

September 30, 2005

County Lengthens Pot Seizure Season

By Matt Cappiello

Over the past month, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. has made extensive efforts to nip marijuana growth in the bud. The Sheriff's Dept. Narcotics Bureau has extended the marijuana removal season, which usually ends ...

September 30, 2005

Law School Hopefuls Prepare for LSAT

By Caitlin Cassady

Tonight, most UCSB students will be out partying, but for that small group of students who will be taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Saturday morning, this is the last opportunity to study - and pray.