News

January 13, 2005

Mudslide Deaths Rise; Politicians Extend Support

By Kristina Ackermann

The number of fatalities in the La Conchita landslide rose to 10 Wednesday morning after more than 600 rescue workers spent the night searching for victims buried under the mud and debris.

January 13, 2005

Student Invests in Fishy Business

By Lulwa Bordcosh

Things are going swimmingly at Ultimate Aquarium, a tropical fish store located at 6565 Trigo Rd., after a lot of money and hard work on the part of the store's new part-owner, UCSB student Raffi Arslanian.

January 13, 2005

Leggies Review Audit, Extend Grape Boycott

By Kaitlin Pike

Working through a packed agenda Wednesday night, Associated Student Legislative Council members listened to the A.S. annual audit presentation and discussed several pieces of new business, including what proved to be a c...

January 13, 2005

Thieves Take Office Supplies From Alumni

By Lulwa Bordcosh

A break-in occurred early Wednesday morning at the UCSB Alumni Association building at 6550 Hollister Ave., resulting in the theft of thousands of dollars of office equipment.

January 13, 2005

‘Fetch Me My Rapier, Boy’

By Staff

January 13, 2005

UC Briefs: January 13, 2005

By Matt Dozier

The University of California, lead plaintiff for investors in the Enron securities litigation, will move next week for preliminary court approval of a settlement with some of Enron's former directors in which the investo...

January 12, 2005

Fatal Landslides Close Roads

By Kristina Ackermann

Rescue workers in La Conchita have confirmed at least six fatalities in the landslide that buried a four-block area of the small town and closed all four lanes of Highway 101.

January 12, 2005

Legal Costs Erode Fight for Bluffs

By Daniel Haier

Tenants at 6701 Del Playa Dr. will be moving out at the end of this month, following their landlord's decision to end his costly legal battle with Santa Barbara County building officials.

January 12, 2005

Morris Defends A.S. Office With Review of Positive Record

By Jason La

In an interview Tuesday, Associated Students President Cervin Morris said that calls for his resignation are premature, and that he continues to perform the duties and responsibilities of his office.

January 12, 2005

Ferry Companies Help Relieve SoCal Commuter Crisis

By Dina Vainer Staff Writer Kaitlin Pike Staff Writer

Inspired by the number of people stranded by recent mudslides, Santa Barbara-based Truth Aquatics has partnered with Ventura's Island Packers Cruises to ferry stranded residents between the two cities.

January 12, 2005

Students Talk Rent, Roomies at Info Session

By Jessica Gonzalez

Students venturing away from the comforts of the residence halls and into the independent world of renting got advice and direction last night at an informational meeting organized by the Community Housing Office (CHO).

January 11, 2005

Massive Slide Covers Swath of Highway 101

By Kristina Ackermann

A hillside destabilized by heavy rains gave way Monday afternoon and buried part of La Conchita and Highway 101 under several feet of mud with accounts of severe property destruction and one reported fatality.

January 11, 2005

Stormy Weather Maroons Vanpools on Local Freeway

By Ronnie Choi

With a mudslide obstructing a huge swath of Highway 101, many students are experiencing unexpected vacations from class as dozens of professors are stranded outside county lines.

January 11, 2005

Gov. Suggests UC Funding Increase in Budget Proposal

By Nick Durnhofer

In his proposed budget issued Monday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced increased funding for student enrollment growth at the University of California, increases in UC faculty and staff wages, and additional spending...

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.