News

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...

October 2, 2002

Students, Crime Return to I.V.

By Jennifer B. Siverts

With school in session, the calm summer in the Isla Vista Foot Patrol office has come to an end, and deputies are on the run to prevent crime.

October 2, 2002

UCSB Hires New Vice Chancellors

By Justin Scott

George Pernsteiner, Steven Gaines and Gene Lucas joined the UCSB administration this fall as vice chancellors of the administrative services, research, and executive offices, respectively.

October 2, 2002

Survey Studies UC Students’ College Goals

By Christine Bai

The more affluent students are, the more they tend to party, according to preliminary results from a UC-wide undergraduate survey.

October 1, 2002

Bike Thefts Prompt Arrests

By Jason La

The UC Police Dept. arrested and cited five people in connection with bicycle thefts during the week preceding Fall Quarter.

October 1, 2002

Alarm Failure Causes Oil Spill in Canyon

By Drew Mackie

The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Services reported that Greka Energy spilled 20 barrels of crude oil at 8:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.

October 1, 2002

Art Exhibit Arrives at UCSB After World Tour

By Maria Amor Reporter

"Women Beyond Borders: The Art of Building Community," a collection of 191 objects by women from all over the world, returns to Santa Barbara after touring 50 countries and being seen by nine million people.