News

October 8, 2002

UC Briefs: October 8, 2002

By Stephanie Tavares Staff Writer Cameron Balakhanpour Staff Writer

Preston Cloud, a biogeology professor at UCSB, received one of 142 NASA research grants to examine lunar rocks. Cloud received 7.1 grams of powdery, black "dust," three transparent slices of broken and re-cemented rock c...

October 8, 2002

By Drew Mackie

Friday, Sept. 4: An Isla Vista Foot Patrol officer patrolling the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive approached an 18-year-old man sitting in the area behind a private residence.

October 7, 2002

State Sharpens Clery Act

By Cameron Balakhanpour

A new state law will force colleges across California to be more forthcoming about crime on their campuses, but UCSB officials say that's OK because the school is already candid as can be.

October 7, 2002

Food Co-op Reopens for Business After June Fire

By Blake Buford

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has almost fully recovered from a fire behind the building at 6575 Seville Road that occurred June 7. A cigarette butt carelessly discarded by a Co-op employee caused the fire.

October 7, 2002

Weeklong Rideshare Program Begins

By Erin James

The morning commute to work or school needn't be so lonely for the next few days if you decide to participate in the county's Rideshare Week.

October 7, 2002

I.V. Anti-War Monument Awaits Funds

By Travis Hunter

While Isla Vista community leaders work to raise funds for an anti-war memorial in Perfect Park, a local artist waits with his designs in hand.

October 7, 2002

Walk of Life

By Staff

Participants of Santa Barbara's 12th annual 10k AIDS Walk and Run sign up with the aid of volunteers from AIDS Project Central Coast.

October 4, 2002

UC Loses Funding, Cuts Budget

By Cara Boroda

On July 1, the start of the 2002-03 fiscal year, UC began receiving substantially less than what is usually allocated from the state. The reduced funding will continue until June 30, 2003, the end of the fiscal year.

October 4, 2002

IVRPD, Residents Discuss Park Alcohol Ban

By Drew Mackie

IVRPD board members, residents of I.V., and representatives from various local alcohol-related organizations shared thoughts on possible solutions to problems caused by the consumption of alcohol in parks.

October 4, 2002

A.S. Subsidizes Opposition to Fee Increase

By Cameron Balakhanpour

In its first meeting of the 2002-03 school year, Associated Students Legislative Council began its year with a concession to opponents of increased student fees for student government and the MultiCultural Center.

October 4, 2002

AIDS Run To Raise Funds for Patients’ Care

By Kristina Ackermann

Participants will be running and walking tomorrow at Leadbetter Beach toward a brighter future for AIDS awareness and treatment in Santa Barbara.

October 4, 2002

Uncertain Prospects

By Staff

Following in a long tradition of lunchtime entertainment, The Prospects jam in Storke Plaza on Thursday at noon. A moderately sized crowd of students taking a well-deserved break from the pressures of the first full week...

October 3, 2002

UC Employees Vote to Strike

By Stephanie Tavares

The gears of the University of California's internal machinery will soon come screeching to a halt. Members of UC Santa Barbara's Coalition of University Employees recently voted in favor of a strike.

October 3, 2002

IVRPD To Discuss Alcohol Ban

By Kristina Ackermann

All of Isla Vista's parks, and the homeless who call them home, may run dry if the Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District reinstates a ban on alcohol - one that never took effect - at its meeting tonight.

October 3, 2002

IVRPD Prepares for First Meeting of the School Year

By Drew Mackie

Alcohol abuse in local parks and the 2002 Halloween and D’a de los Muertos festivities will be among the topics discussed at tonight's Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District meeting.

October 3, 2002

A Gail Sweeps Through UCSB

By Staff

3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall makes a guest appearance at the Graduate Student Association Lounge Wednesday evening. Marshall spoke about the attempt to recall her from office and fielded questions. The recall h...