News

September 30, 2003

Chicano Studies Dept. To Offer Ph.D.

By Heather Stenson Reporter

When it comes to prestige, there is always something to be said for being the first. It is with this in mind that the UCSB Chicana and Chicano Studies Dept. is stepping into the spotlight with the world's first Chicano s...

September 30, 2003

On the Move

By Staff

September 29, 2003

Student Arrested for Sexual Assault

By Travis Hunters Staff Writer Jason La Staff Writer

A UCSB freshman is in Santa Barbara County Jail on charges that he sexually assaulted several women at Francisco Torres Residence Hall and in Isla Vista.

September 29, 2003

Vehicle Strikes, Injures Man in I.V.

By Jason La

An unidentified man was hit by a car while attempting to diagonally cross the street from the corner of Abrego Road and Camino Pescadero.The accident happened Friday around 8:20 p.m.

September 29, 2003

Officers Seize Drugs in Raids

By Bonnie Holladay

Two Santa Barbara County drug busts last week netted a variety of weapons and illicit drugs, as well as four arrests. Investigators also discovered and seized $8,000 in cash as well as scales and an inventory of amounts ...

September 29, 2003

War Protesters Reunite, Renew Hopes for Peace

By Mollie Hailey Reporter

A year and a war later, protesters reunited to pledge their dedication to peace. An estimated 300 protesters met in Veracruz Park on Saturday for a reunion march commemorating the peace marches that began taking place re...

September 29, 2003

Group Lends Support to Adoptive Parents

By Delcie Strahan Reporter

A new support group is ready to help foster parents who are considering adoption, parents of adopted children or people who are currently navigating the adoption process.

September 29, 2003

Brake on Through

By Staff

September 29, 2003

No Free Lunches?

By Staff

September 26, 2003

UCSB Divided By Porn

By Daniel Haier

This is the second of a two-part series on porn parties in Isla Vista. Today's article explores UCSB's concerns over these parties, sponsored by what it calls "predatory pornography companies."

September 26, 2003

Anti-War Protesters To Reunite in SB March

By Mollie Hailey Reporter

Local protesters are scheduled to reunite Saturday to commemorate one year of marching against the war in Iraq. Led by The People's Coalition, an anti-war organization.

September 26, 2003

Rhapsody in Blue

By Staff

September 25, 2003

Shooting for Porn

By Daniel Haier

College Fuckfest specializes in selling videos that contain scenes of hardcore pornography spliced in with footage of students partying in various college towns throughout the country.

September 25, 2003

EAP Student Dies During Stay in Italy

By Travis Hunter

Michelle Wilenchik-Black, 21, participated in EAP's summer program in Siena, Italy, which ended Aug. 26. On Sept. 9, after returning to Siena from visiting several other European nations, Wilenchik-Black passed away in h...

September 25, 2003

Police, UCSB Get Ready for Wild Halloween

By John McInerney Reporter

University and police officials are bracing themselves for the worst that Isla Vista has to offer: a Halloween that falls on a Friday. While the uncontrollably large Halloween crowds of the 1980s have been lessened over ...

September 25, 2003

Judge Receives Penalties, Retains Seat

By Kristina Ackermann

A Santa Maria Superior Court judge returned to her position Monday despite charges of battery and brandishing a weapon. Judge Diana Hall was sentenced on Sept. 19 for driving under the influence of alcohol and having a b...