News

February 27, 2003

GPAC, Residents Debate I.V. Center

By Jenny Mayock

At last night's meeting of the Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee, Isla Vista residents were given a chance to question and comment on the forthcoming I.V. Community Center. Held at St. Michael's ...

February 27, 2003

Leg Council Votes to Save Tree, Reviews Rising Fees

By William Pham Staff Writer

Associated Students Legislative Council continued its trend of focusing on the green at Wednesday's meeting with extended discussion about new lock-in fees and a tree. The tree in question is the ficus on the corner of P...

February 27, 2003

February 26, 2003

By system

Saturday, Feb. 22 at 12:24 a.m.: Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers observed a 20-year-old woman stumbling down the 6600 block of Sabado Tarde Road, nearly falling over and leaning on parked cars for support. Guessing her a...

February 26, 2003

Rigged ATMs Scam Clients

By Drew Mackie

They're helpful. They're conveniently located. And they spit out your money in $20 bills. But the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. is warning residents to be wary of a locally based scam that uses automatic teller ma...

February 26, 2003

Local Blood Bank Asks for Donors

By Kristina Ackermann

They want to suck your blood... but through a needle and for a good cause. The Tri-Counties Blood Bank is currently experiencing a shortage of blood resulting from high usage at local hospitals and the current cold and f...

February 26, 2003

Conservative Black Leader Talks Politics

By Samaia Hernandez Reporter

The College Republicans hosted a speaker last night that they termed "Jesse Jackson's worst nightmare." Approximately 100 people heard prominent black conservative Shannon Reeves speak in Isla Vista's Embarcadero Hall.

February 26, 2003

UC-AFT, C.U.E. Want Their Due From the ‘Devil’

By Travis Hunter

On-campus workers will demand higher pay at a rally today - and they're bringing a 12-foot-tall devil to back them up. The rally, which coincides with demonstrations at all UC campuses, will feature a mock tug-of-war bet...

February 26, 2003

UCSB Professor Joins Microsoft Security Advisory Board

By Daniel Haier Staff Writer Stephanie Tavares Staff Writer

Although complex computer software and Internet applications can be reduced to simple combinations of ones and zeros, human values of trust and security still apply to the digital world of information use and misuse.

February 26, 2003

UC Briefs: February 26, 2003

By system

The university gave nearly $10,000 to the Associated Students of the University of California-sponsored UC Berkeley Reusable Mug Program, which was finalized last weekend at the third annual UC Berkeley Recycling Summit.

February 25, 2003

Man Pleads No Contest to Lewd Fax

By Jennifer B. Siverts

On Friday, Feb. 20, public defender Judith Wilborn pleaded no contest on behalf of her 38-year-old client, David Sydney Potter, to one misdemeanor count for annoying telephone calls - or, in this case, faxes.

February 25, 2003

A Warm Homecoming

By Steven Ruszczycky

It begins like a crude joke. Over 30 queers from UCSB pile out of three vans into the parking lot of a sleazy motel in Riverside. They walk around, stretch their legs and survey the parking lot around them.

February 25, 2003

Gaviota Coast Wins Beauty Contest

By Erynn Im Reporter

When students of UCSB brag about going to school in one of the most beautiful places, they aren't alone in thinking so. On Monday, Scenic America recognized the Gaviota Coast as one of 10 "Last Chance Landscapes" in the...

February 25, 2003

I.V. Center Searches for Funds

By Lacadia Olsen

To be green or not to be green? This was the question raised at Monday afternoon's meeting of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District's Community Center Task Force.

February 25, 2003

Fraternity To Raise Funds For Charity Group

By Jessica Hilverding

A UCSB fraternity is giving the campus community an opportunity to support a child without experiencing the pains of labor. Gamma Zeta Alpha will be holding a sponsorship drive and staffing a table booth this week for th...

February 25, 2003

UCSB Appoints New Director of Health, Safety Department

By Daniel Haier

After more than 25 years of service to the university, Larry Parsons has been appointed director of UCSB's Environmental Health and Safety Dept. EHS creates and implements emergency response and management plans in the e...

February 25, 2003

By system

Gutter Rat Sunday, Feb. 9, 1:21 a.m.: An Isla Vista Foot Patrol officer patrolling the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive spotted a 19-year-old female suspect leaning against a garage door. Guessing she wasn’t looking f...