News

October 14, 2002

UCSB Researchers Receive Funding For Rain Forest Study

By Nathan Clarke

In the first phase of a two-phase project, UCSB researchers found last April that the amount of CO2 discharged is triple that of earlier estimates.

October 14, 2002

Twisted Sister

By Staff

Chad Bishop,aka Buffy, gets down and dirty during "her" rendition of Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out of My Head" at the Santa Barbara Gay Pride Festival held in downtown SB's De la Guerra Plaza.

October 11, 2002

PAC Hits I.V. Traffic Jam

By Kristina Ackermann

The Project Area Committee (PAC) and the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) held meetings on Wednesday and Thursday evening to discuss Isla Vista's transportation and parking issues with members of the community.

October 11, 2002

Bren Building To Join ‘Green’ Tour

By Sarah Gorback

The Sustainability Project, a local organization, is hosting its third annual Parade of Green Buildings on Oct. 12, which will feature a variety of local environmentally friendly, or "green" buildings, including UCSB's D...

October 11, 2002

Touch Tanks To Move to New Facility

By Tiye Baldwin

The touch tanks are not open to the general public. However, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the institute, classes and tour groups will continue to receive occasional opportunities to cop a feel.

October 11, 2002

YMCA Takes Charge of Teen Center in I.V.

By Travis Hunter

The new management behind a youth center in Isla Vista intends not only to pick up where the old regime left off, but to go even further in providing new services for the community's youth.

October 11, 2002

Fraternities To Conduct Bone Marrow Drive

By Tiye Baldwin

Two local fraternities are lending a helping hand to the American Red Cross and families of individuals searching for suitable bone marrow donors.

October 10, 2002

New Bill Helps Tenants’ Rights

By Jennifer B. Siverts

A recently passed legislative bill may save some renters their security deposits and force some property owners to hire additional move-out staff.

October 10, 2002

War on Iraq: Not in Their Name

By Marisa Lagos

On Sept. 21, approximately 400 people gathered on Cota Street in downtown Santa Barbara to march in opposition of the proposed military action against Iraq.

October 10, 2002

SB Bowl Expands Facilities

By Blake Buford

The Santa Barbara Bowl has received its first face lift and is now anticipating a full makeover, thanks to millions of dollars dedicated to recent and upcoming renovations.

October 10, 2002

County Looks Into Pool Death

By Staff

The Santa Barbara County Coroner's Office is currently investigating the death of 20-year-old Lompoc resident Ryan Dixon-Williams.

October 10, 2002

A.S. Discusses Fall Election, Clerical Strike

By Stephanie Tavares

Wednesday's Associated Students Legislative Council meeting addressed the two hottest topics on campus this week: the A.S. Special Election and the upcoming clerical workers' strike.

October 10, 2002

Researcher Lectures on Resistant Bacteria

By Josh Braun

People around the world are dying of bacterial infections that were once entirely treatable with conventional antibiotics and as modern medicine advances, the situation stands to get worse, not better.

October 10, 2002

Action Jackson

By Staff

State Assemblymember Hannah-Beth Jackson greets students in front of the Arbor Wednesday, encouraging them to vote in the upcoming elections.

October 9, 2002

Anderson Takes Oath as New SB Sheriff

By Kristina Ackermann

After several months of training and preparation, Jim Anderson is ready to take his position as Santa Barbara's top dog. Anderson, who was elected in March, was sworn in as Santa Barbara County sheriff yesterday at the B...

October 9, 2002

Writer Discusses Dangerous Life

By Cameron Balakhanpour

Sebastian Junger author of The Perfect Storm and Fire, will read from his works and discuss his experiences as a journalist at 4 p.m. in Corwin Pavilion.