News

January 8, 2004

New I.V. Sidewalk To Make Strolling Safer

By Andrew Menotti

Some lucky Isla Vista pedestrians may soon find themselves walking on that latest modern convenience: the concrete sidewalk.

January 8, 2004

Bush-Bashing Locals Seek National Prize

By Daniel Haier

After taking their best shots at President George W. Bush in a 30-second TV commercial, two Isla Vista residents have been selected as finalists in an online contest that drew 1,500 nationwide entries.

January 8, 2004

Robertson Field May Get Synthetic Grass

By Travis Hunter

Soccer players using Robertson Field will pass on grass half as often by this summer if a plan to install artificial turf over much of the field goes according to schedule.

January 8, 2004

FT’s North Tower Remodeled by March

By Jason La

With major structural renovation on the north tower of Francisco Torres Residential Hall complete and the majority of internal work finished, the building is nearly habitable.

January 8, 2004

Reps To Review Beach Plans

By Nexus Staff Report

The working group in charge of creating a master plan for Goleta Beach will meet this afternoon at 4 in the Santa Barbara Airport administration building.

January 8, 2004

Leggies Examine Budget Cut Implications

By Jenny Mayock

After deciding the date for their quarterly potluck dinner and hearing that their long-awaited T-shirts will arrive next week, the Associated Students Legislative Council got down to business at its first meeting of the ...

January 8, 2004

Can I Check You Out?

By system

January 7, 2004

UCSB Gets Grant for Rec Dept. Program

By Jason La

With a new grant from a local foundation, UCSB hopes to provide more physical and recreational activities for the disabled. The Bialis Family Foundation of Santa Barbara gave UCSB $75,000 in mid-December to establish a r...

January 7, 2004

At the Ready

By Daniel Haier

The firefighters at Station 11, on Storke Road just north of the UCSB Francisco Torres Residence Hall, say they have most of the addresses in their coverage area memorized. Before the dispatcher can specify which of the ...

January 7, 2004

SB Powerhouse Rocks Competition

By Daniel Haier

Max Higgins is strong. At 5'10" and 266 pounds, one might confuse the muscular bulges protruding from his chest and arms for watermelons stuffed under his T-shirt.

January 7, 2004

Budget Concerns Delay DP Drains

By Ladan Moeenziai

Santa Barbara County has pulled the plug on plans to construct storm drains on Del Playa Drive over Winter Break due to concerns that Governor Schwarzenegger will make cuts to grant money in his budget reforms.

January 7, 2004

UCSB Student’s Goodwill Touches Former Professor

By Kristina Ackermann

A UCSB alum received a pleasant surprise Monday when his wallet was returned with the cash and credit cards still inside.

January 7, 2004

UC Briefs: January 7th, 2004

By Jenny Mayock

More UC Budget Cuts, Global Warming Brings Big Changes to CA's Coastal Waters, Foundation Awards $17.5 Million for 30-Meter Telescope Plans

January 7, 2004

Men at Work

By system

January 5, 2004

I.V. Homes Suffer Little Theft

By Matt Dozier

Isla Vista had another winter break with relatively few burglaries, continuing the low crime rate that has become a trend over the past few years. As of Monday, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol had received reports of a total ...

January 5, 2004

Teen Stabs 16-Year-Old in I.V. Brawl

By Daniel Haier

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, Jan. 2, following a confrontation in Isla Vista that left a 16-year-old boy with a stab wound to the stomach.