News

November 10, 2003

Blaze Causes North County Power Outage

By Kristina Ackermann

North County was a bit darker Saturday afternoon when an electrical transmission station caught fire and blacked out the area between Santa Ynez and Lompoc.

November 10, 2003

UC Briefs: November 10, 2003

By Jason La

On Sunday, Iranian authorities released a UC Berkeley lecturer imprisoned on suspicion of espionage since July, Iranian prosecutor's office spokesman Mohammad Shadabi said.

November 10, 2003

Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’

By Staff

November 7, 2003

County Gains Grant for I.V. Storm Drains

By Daniel Haier

The UCSB Shoreline Preservation Fund (SPF), a student-funded coastal conservancy group, is helping Santa Barbara County pay for the construction of special trash-collecting storm drains in Isla Vista.

November 7, 2003

Schwartz Declares Her Plans Not to Run in ’04

By Jenny Mayock

After 12 years in office, 1st District County Supervisor Naomi Schwartz announced Thursday that she will not run for office in 2004. Schwartz said she would not retire from public service but feels it is time to step asi...

November 7, 2003

Campus To Accommodate Residence Hall Conference

By Travis Hunter

UCSB will follow last year's strong showing at a major residence hall conference by hosting it this year. Delegations from 42 schools will attend the annual Pacific Affiliates of College and University Residence Halls Co...

November 7, 2003

SB Holocaust Exhibit Honors Local Survivors

By Molly Hahn

The Santa Barbara Jewish Federation, in collaboration with UCSB, will open a permanent exhibition to honor Holocaust survivors and refugees in Santa Barbara. The exhibit, titled "Portraits of Survival: Life Journeys Duri...

November 7, 2003

Man Seeks to Build Homes On Gaviota Coast

By Kristina Ackermann

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission received a proposal to develop homes in the Naples area of the Gaviota coast. The 54-home development proposed by Orange County developer Matt Osgood is the largest proposed d...

November 7, 2003

Mirror, Mirror on the Pond

By Staff

November 6, 2003

Actress Returns to UCSB

By Travis Hunter

A near-capacity crowd at Campbell Hall last night heard the varied voices of Brooklyn - from an Italian cop to a Jewish grandmother to a wannabe MC - all spoken from one mouth.

November 6, 2003

Union Members Stop Picketing at Ralphs

By Caitlin Adams

With the grocery workers' strike well into its fourth week, the union for checkers and baggers has lifted its picket lines from Ralphs stores.

November 6, 2003

Group Urges UC to Tackle Book Costs

By Jessica Gonzalez

San Francisco's Greenlining Institute, a group that aims to improve the quality of life among low income and minority communities, found that textbook prices in England can be much cheaper than their American counterpart...

November 6, 2003

A.S. Council Discusses Monetary Achievements

By Jenny Mayock

The Associated Students Legislative Council's agenda for last night's meeting included hearing presentations on the board's financial statements and a petition about the name of a three-legged guinea pig.

November 6, 2003

Frat Discussion Aids Anti-Hazing Efforts

By Kristina Ackermann

Fraternity members gathered in Isla Vista Theater instead of around a keg Wednesday night to discuss hazing, sexual assault and alcohol awareness.

November 6, 2003

MCC Nurtures Artistic Souls With Open Mic

By Alec Mouhibian

The MultiCultural Center Lounge hosted an open mic event last night where students and community members performed poems, songs and stand-up comedy by candlelight.