News

November 12, 2003

LAN Party To Offer Snacks, ‘Hooking Up’

By Dina Vainer

UCSB's Computer Gaming Club is holding its second local area network (LAN) party this Saturday, with a registration meeting today at 5 p.m. in the UCen Harbor Room.

November 12, 2003

I.V. Halloween Review Faults Visiting Revelers

By Devon Flannery

The meeting, hosted by the Office of Student Life's Major Events Committee, was held Monday to discuss the results of Halloween festivities in Isla Vista and how UCSB can work with the Isla Vista community to make next y...

November 12, 2003

March Honors Veterans’ Service

By Sarah Bower

Local veterans and peace activists marched through downtown Santa Barbara in recognition of those who have risked their lives in battle. Veterans for Peace held a rally and march on State Street on Tuesday with speeches ...

November 12, 2003

Thunderbolt and Lightning, Very, Very Frightening

By Staff

November 10, 2003

Traffic Collisions Claim 2 Lives

By Kristina Ackermann

Wet roadways may have contributed to two fatal accidents that occurred this weekend. Two people died Saturday in vehicular accidents, one along the Gaviota Coast and one in Santa Maria.

November 10, 2003

Chemistry Professor Wins Grant

By Ben Krasnow

UCSB Assistant Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Joan-Emma Shea pieces together protein puzzles using her recent Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering.

November 10, 2003

Burglars Strike Numerous I.V. Residences

By Kristina Ackermann

Isla Vista residents who neglected to lock all doors and windows had some surprise visits this past week. On Nov. 4, Bailey Bernard noticed that his laptop computer and cell phone charger were missing from his residence ...

November 10, 2003

Tree Removal Leaves Corner, Hearts Empty

By Daniel Haier

A newspaper-stuffed pumpkin-headed man with a sign reading "I love trees" failed to deter workers from cutting one down last Thursday on the corner of Camino Pescadero and Sabado Tarde Road.

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...