News

January 11, 2005

EAB To Host Orientation Tonight

By Ashley Ratcliff

The Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) will kick off the quarter with tonight's "Winter Quarter: Bring Your A-Game" meeting, the first gathering specifically geared toward the public.

January 11, 2005

Thieves Strike I.V. Tenants Union

By Nikki Moore

Burglars kicked in the doors of the A.S. Isla Vista Tenants Union office at 970 Embarcadero del Mar over Winter Break and made off with $3,800 worth of electronics.

January 11, 2005

A.S. Allocates Bulk of Quarter Funds

By Patricia Bobek

In its first meeting of the quarter, Associated Students Finance Board opened its wallet and gave out $2,534 of its winter budget to five student organizations, leaving less than a thousand dollars available to other gr...

January 10, 2005

Landslides Muddy Things Up

By Matt Dozier

Beach Access Points Close Due to Heavy Winter Rains; IVRPD Estimates Thousands of Dollars in Damages

January 10, 2005

Donation To Expand Recreation Program for Disabled People

By Lulwa Bordcosh

A UCSB recreation program that serves children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities received a $75,000 donation from the Santa Barbara-based Bialis Family Foundation last week.

January 10, 2005

Groups Gather to Plan Fundraisers for Wave Victims

By Nick Durnhofer

Nearly 40 student representatives from various campus organizations met Sunday morning in the MultiCultural Center to plan relief fundraisers for victims of the recent tsunami in South and Southeast Asia.

January 10, 2005

Sinkhole, Mudslides Cancel Trains

By Lindsey Clodfelter

A large sinkhole that opened up over the weekend forced Amtrak to close a major stretch of railway yesterday, resulting in the cancellation of all trains traveling between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles.

January 10, 2005

Leaks Push FT Residents to Relocate

By Lindsey Miller

After a water leak from recent rains caused a fire alarm in the newly renovated north tower of FT to short-circuit on Friday morning, residents were forced to evacuate the building.

January 10, 2005

Red Cross Club To Host Info Meeting

By Dina Vainer

As international aid continues to flood into the tsunami-stricken Southeast Asian basin, the UCSB American Red Cross Club (ARCC) will contribute to the relief effort with today's tsunami relief fund meeting.

January 7, 2005

Police Arrest Suspect For Davidson Murder

By Kristen Richer

Sheriff's deputies arrested the former mother-in-law of Jarrod Davidson, the UCSB graduate student who was shot to death last July, in connection with his murder.

January 7, 2005

Students, Local Businesses Aid Tsunami Relief

By Kaitlin Pike

Tsunami victims in Southeast Asia will soon receive aid from the UCSB community as student groups and local restaurants organize to help in the relief effort.

January 7, 2005

UCSB Trademark Name at Stake in ‘Dark’ Site Debate

By Andrea Bennett Reporter

University officials have asked the owner of a web page that denounces Isla Vista and UCSB as a "twisted world" to drop the letters "UCSB" from his web site address.

January 7, 2005

Hunt for Thrifty Textbooks Expands

By Jessica Gonzalez

Students burdened by overpriced textbooks may soon find relief through the help of new studies and websites that offer cheaper alternatives.

January 7, 2005

Libertarians Put a Dent in IVRPD’s Barbecue Budget

By Matt Dozier

After three years in litigation, the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District has found itself on the losing end of a lawsuit filed by the Santa Barbara Libertarian Party -- a lawsuit that has already taken a $250,000 bit...

January 7, 2005

IVRPD Passes the Hat for Park Fee

By Natalie Crow

From the recent storm damage to a controversial proposal by Planned Parenthood, Isla Vista Recreation and Park District members discussed a wide range of local issues at their meeting last night.

January 6, 2005

Weather Experts Advise Locals to Prep for Storm

By Kristina Ackermann

Santa Barbara County residents should brace themselves for a large storm expected to hit tonight, packed with gale force winds, heavy rain and high surf.