News

April 13, 2004

Funding Requests Drain A.S. Budget

By Matt Dozier

The Associated Students Finance Board meeting Monday was a busy one, leaving the board with only $2,405.25 left to dole out to student groups for the rest of the quarter.

April 13, 2004

Speaker Brings Mechanics of Viruses to Light

By Ben Krasnow

Mechanical engineers might soon be responsible for research on preventing viral infections, according to a visiting scholar from Caltech.

April 13, 2004

UCSB Hosts Sublime Snapshot Show

By Travis Hunter

A well-traveled wildlife photographer came to UCSB Monday to share images that helped convince a president to save a huge part of an African forest.

April 12, 2004

Women Tame Weekend Tides

By Drew Atkins

The Public Safety Advisory Committee organized a surfing contest Saturday at Campus Point. Contest organizer Ginger Gonzaga said the contest was an outreach event and a display of feminine athleticism.

April 12, 2004

Coke Addiction Could Lead To A Brand New Bike

By Kaitlin Pike

For the next month, thirsty pedestrians at UCSB that buy themselves a Coca-Cola can possibly ride away with a free beach cruiser bicycle.

April 12, 2004

Locals To Give Input on Land Exchange

By Kristina Ackermann

The preservation of Ellwood Mesa will be the focus of a public hearing held by the Goleta City Council and Planning Agency tonight.

April 12, 2004

UC Briefs: April 12th, 2004

By Daniel Haier

Hackers Compromise UC Berkeley E-Mail Server; Indian Tribe Gives Millions to UCLA; UCLA Revokes Sigma Chi Sponsorship

April 9, 2004

UCPD Arrests Assault Suspect

By Jason La

UC Police Dept. arrested a man Thursday evening in connection with the sexual assault and attempted rape of a student living in the San Rafael Residence Hall.

April 9, 2004

D.A. Claims Slick’s Been Thievin’ Horses

By Jenny Mayock

Three new felony charges have been brought against Slick Gardner, ranch owner and recent candidate for 3rd District Supervisor, adding to the nine animal cruelty and financial crime charges filed in the last year.

April 9, 2004

UCSB Helps Students Check Sobriety Status

By Ashley Ratcliff

Two campus services marked National Alcohol Screening Day by offering information and free alcohol usage tests Thursday.

April 9, 2004

Fat Mike on the Phat Mike

By system

April 8, 2004

Goodall Gives Green Lecture

By Jessica Gonzalez

World-renowned scientist and humanitarian Jane Goodall visited downtown Santa Barbara's Arlington Theater last night to give a lecture on issues ranging from the environment to the effects of 9/11 and, of course, chimps.

April 8, 2004

Kids’ Fundraiser Sparks Local Flocking Frenzy

By Lulwa Bordcosh

Resorting to some unorthodox vandalism and fundraising tactics, a band of local teenagers from a church in Goleta scattered flocks of 15 pink plastic lawn flamingos in the yards of church members - then charged the membe...

April 8, 2004

Commuters Drive Home Traffic Woe

By Kristina Ackermann

Members of the public and elected officials, along with representatives from Caltrans and the Santa Barbara County Association of Government (SBCAG), attended the public workshop on the group's future goals.

April 8, 2004

A.S. Hopefuls Debate Issues, Student Rights

By Jenny Mayock

Party candidates for two Associated Students executive positions faced off in the Hub on Wednesday to champion the ideals of their respective parties.

April 8, 2004