News

February 4, 2004

Democratic Groups To Back Buttny

By Daniel Haier

Ten local organizations are expected to endorse John Buttny's candidacy for 3rd District supervisor at a joint press conference today at noon.

February 4, 2004

NPR To Present “Radio Expedition” to UCSB Audience

By Samee McDannel Reporter

The sound system at Campbell Hall will reverberate tonight with the sounds of clashing elephants, crashing waves and more. Alex Chadwick, reporter and producer for National Public Radio, will be giving a presentation of ...

February 4, 2004

Chicano Writer Shares Poetry, Plans in MCC

By Lindsey Miller

Poet and author Jimmy Santiago Baca performed for a full house Tuesday evening at the MultiCultural Center Theatre. Baca spoke about some of his experiences as a writer, with many of his anecdotes focusing on racial issu...

February 3, 2004

University Says Thanks a Million, Michael Douglas

By Travis Hunter

Academy Award-winning actor and UCSB alumnus Michael Douglas contributed $1 million toward the construction of a new Center for Film, Television and New Media, the university announced Monday.

February 3, 2004

Committee Ponders Parking Restrictions

By Jenny Mayock

The Isla Vista Action Group wants every weekend in I.V. to be a closed party and might suggest an on-campus parking ban on weekend nights as a way to keep out uninvited revelers.

February 3, 2004

Weekend Blaze Damages Building, Car

By Daniel Haier

Flames from a burning couch shot nearly 100 feet into the air early Sunday morning when a fire scorched a car and the side of an Isla Vista apartment building. No one was injured, but firefighters estimate the blaze caus...

February 3, 2004

GSD Waffles on Treating Water

By Nisha Patel Reporter Dina Vainer Reporter

Beach lovers, surfers and environmentalists armed with picket signs gathered in front of the Goleta Sanitary District (GSD) building yesterday to protest the delay of treatment facility upgrades.

February 3, 2004

Drunken Goleta Driver Hits Pedestrian

By Meghan Palma

University police arrested a man believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs after he hit a UCSB student with his car Sunday night.

February 3, 2004

SB Shelter To Offer Classes to Homeless

By Dina Vainer

Santa Barbara's Casa Esperanza homeless shelter will soon offer more than just a place to stay. Beginning Feb. 15, volunteer teachers will teach free adult classes in subjects including song writing, poetry, photography,...

February 3, 2004

Powell Talks About Race, Education

By Drew Atkins

Journalist, poet and television personality Kevin Powell spoke to a crowd of nearly 100 people in Corwin Pavilion Monday night. Powell's speech kicked off the MultiCultural Center's Black History Month events.

February 3, 2004

A.S. Opens Coffers, Approves 4 Requests

By Jason La

Feeling generous, Associate Students Finance Board gave out over $4,500 to one fraternity and three A.S. committees Monday night. The board gave the A.S. Committee on Public Safety (C.O.P.S.) $320 for a Feb. 19 debate in...

February 2, 2004

Court Drops Charges Against FIJI

By Matt Dozier

On Friday morning, a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge dismissed the charges of fraud and unfair business practices brought against the Phi Gamma Delta international fraternity (FIJI) as part of a lawsuit filed i...

February 2, 2004

Youth Group Holds Charity “Souper Bowl”

By Aysha Pamukcu Reporter

While football fans prepared to indulge in the excesses of Super Bowl Sunday, churchgoers and local youth raised funds to fill the bowls of the less fortunate.

February 2, 2004

SB Candidates Debate Local Issues

By Caitlin Adams

North County residents crowded into St. Mark's Episcopalian Church in Los Olivos on Friday night for a debate between the candidates for 3rd District supervisor.

February 2, 2004

Hillel Unites People, Bagels at Free Run

By Kristina Keeler Reporter

Hillel, UCSB's Jewish student organization, invited over 200 students, faculty and their families to run for fun and free food Sunday in its second annual 5K Bagel Run.

January 30, 2004

Court To Rule on FIJI Motion in Hazing Case

By Matt Dozier

The first major hearing in the legal battle between the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity (FIJI) and Jason Belsky, a former UCSB student and FIJI pledge, will take place at 9 a.m. today in the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.