News

May 30, 2003

Group Faults Behavior of U.S. Military

By Ashley Doty

The U.S. military has participated in and is complicit in the rape and exploitation of women throughout Asia, Theresa Dang and sociology graduate student Helene Lee said Thursday at "The War on Women" forum in the MultiC...

May 29, 2003

Streakers Go Nuts in Class

By Jono Szalay

Last Wednesday, an Asian-American studies class was interrupted by two men carrying balloons and wearing only party hats. The two naked students stayed long enough to sing "Happy Birthday" to a friend before jetting out ...

May 29, 2003

Locals Work to Protect Nature in SB County

By Kristina Ackermann

Santa Barbara County has historically been an arena for environmentalists to battle county planners, private developers and oil companies. This school year has been no different.

May 29, 2003

UCSB Hillel To Salsa for Argentine Jews

By Jenny Mayock

UCSB Hillel will be hosting its first Salsa Night this evening, promising an evening of food, dance and prize giveaways to benefit Argentina's Jewish community.

May 29, 2003

A.S. Leg Council Conducts Final Meeting of Year

By William Pham Staff Writer

With their last hurrah, the 2002-03 Associated Students Legislative Council showed the incoming representatives that Wednesday nights can provide all the tension and excitement of their favorite television shows, provide...

May 29, 2003

Research Journal Requests Undergraduate Submissions

By Meghan Palma

Discovery, UCSB's annual journal for undergraduate research, is currently accepting research papers from all areas of study for publication in next year's edition.

May 29, 2003

A Change for the Wetter

By Staff

May 28, 2003

County Parks Dept. To Raise Entrance Fees

By Daniel Haier

Access to several Santa Barbara County parks will become more costly this summer with proposed fee increases for day use and overnight visitors.

May 28, 2003

LAN Event To Ensnare Gaming Enthusiasts

By Valerie Lopez Reporter

UCSB's new Computer Gaming Club will be hosting its first Local Area Network (LAN) party Saturday, where students who enjoy computer games can get together with others who share their interest.

May 28, 2003

Fire Dept. To Honor Volunteers, Civilians

By Kristina Ackermann

The Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. is holding a citizen recognition luncheon today in honor of citizens and businesses who have contributed their time and effort over the past year.

May 28, 2003

UCSB Studies Link Alzheimer’s Disease, Macular Degeneration

By Josh Braun

The saying goes, "Out of sight, out of mind." And recent studies by UCSB researchers suggest there may be something to it.

May 28, 2003

May 28, 2003

By Daniel Haier

Carport of Love Friday, May 23, 11:28 p.m.: Officers patrolling the 6600 block of Sabado Tarde Road observed a man standing in a dark carport, with the back of his head visible over a parked car. When officers trained th...

May 28, 2003

Think of the Children

By Jeff Howell

May 23, 2003

Sale of FT To Cost County

By Bonnie Holladay

The recent sale of the Francisco Torres off-campus residence hall from College Park Communities to UCSB will cost the county an estimated half million dollars in property tax revenue per year, Santa Barbara County audito...

May 23, 2003

Students Seek Summer Units

By Stephanie Tavares

With the cost of attending the University of California on the rise, students have turned to summer school as a way to save money and graduate sooner.