News

March 29, 2005

Cultural Events Receive Funding

By Kaitlin Pike

Associated Students Finance Board allocated two-thirds of its spring budget at their first meeting of the quarter, giving the majority of the funds to cultural events and graduation ceremonies.

March 29, 2005

Lawyers Delay Morris Hearing Until Mid-April

By Jason La

Lawyers involved in Associated Students President Cervin Morris' felony assault case agreed Friday to again postpone the preliminary hearing setting. Adam Pearlman, Morris' attorney, said the preliminary hearing setting ...

March 29, 2005

UC Imposes End to ’03-’04 Wage Debate

By Nick Durnhofer

After months of negotiations over 2003-04 wages, benefits and parking rates for clerical employees, the University of California decided to implement a final contract proposal, despite its rejection by the Coalition of U...

March 29, 2005

Parking Services Changes Day Pass Policy

By Patricia Bobek

Students using their ACCESS Cards to pay for on-campus parking for single daily use must now have enough money on the card to pay for the pass. Beginning March 1, Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) no longer allows ...

March 28, 2005

Jugglers Honor Life of Activist

By Dina Vainer

It may seem odd that 28 years after the rape and murder of a UCSB student, her death is commemorated by laughter and games at the Isla Vista Juggling Festival. But to the 250 people who attended last weekend

March 28, 2005

Police Capture SoCal Criminal Living in Brazil

By Nexus Staff Report

Fugitive Jesse James Hollywood, wanted for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a San Fernando Valley teen, is back in the United States after a five-year run from the law ended in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

March 28, 2005

Murder Suspects Lose Attempt for Bail

By Matt Dozier

The married couple who has been charged with the July 2004 murder of UCSB graduate student Jarrod Davidson remains in police custody after a Santa Barbara County judge denied them bail at a hearing earlier this month.

March 28, 2005

Speeding Driver Flees CHP, Injures 3

By Nexus Staff Report

Several people suffered minor to moderate injuries Friday night after a vehicle involved in a high-speed pursuit on Highway 101 struck a Chevrolet Suburban, causing it to roll over.

March 28, 2005

March 28, 2005

By Daniel Haier

Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers at the corner of Del Playa Drive and Camino Majorca observed a 46-year-old man staggering in the roadway. Officers watched as the man struggled to maintain his balance and eventually grasp...

March 4, 2005

Ecology Experts Support Island Pig Annihilation

By Mollie Vandor

Despite claims of unnecessary swine slaughter from the Channel Islands Animal Protection Association, park employees and certain UCSB professors are saying the eradication of feral pigs on Santa Cruz Island is entirely n...

March 4, 2005

Police Receive Grant to Aid I.V. Traffic Control

By Nikki Moore

Bikers in Isla Vista will have more to worry about than becoming the hood ornament on a car next time they speed through a stop sign, courtesy of local law enforcement's recent crackdown on bicycle safety violations.

March 4, 2005

Crews Break it Down for Snidecor Remodel

By Khalid Elshorafa Reporter

Demolition crews are currently tearing down part of Snidecor Hall to make way for a new entertainment center.

March 4, 2005

IVRPD Gouges Greeks Bearing Park Permit

By Jonathan Vanian

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) unanimously voted at its meeting Thursday night to issue a 900 percent permit fee increase for a fraternity's invitational volleyball tournament.

March 4, 2005

All Bets Are On

By Staff

From left to right, freshman Mackenzie Mee-Lee, junior Joshua Spertell, sophomore Ryan Mock, senior David Eghbali, junior Hamid Tahsildoost and junior Tony DiNoto gather around the table for a round of poker at the 2nd a...

March 3, 2005

Leggies Vote on Recruiters, Lock-in Fees

By Nick Durnhofer

At their Wednesday night meeting, Associated Students Legislative Council voted to support an Academic Senate proposal -- signed by 17 UCSB professors -- that seeks to ban military recruiters from the campus.

March 3, 2005

Tech Programs Get $1 Million Gift

By Kaitlin Pike

A UCSB Foundation Trustee recently gave $1 million to the university to promote technology research and entrepreneurship. UCSB alumnus Mark Bertelsen and his wife Susan donated $750,000 to the College of Engineering's T...