News

September 20, 2002

By Staff

Sunday, September 15, 1:25 a.m.: Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers patrolling the corner of Camino Pescadero at Sabado Tarde Road observed a 19-year-old female staggering northbound in the middle of the roadway.

August 28, 2002

Goleta Reaching Age One

By Drew Mackie

Only since Feb. 1 did the area surrounding UCSB and Isla Vista transform from mere unincorporated Santa Barbara County territory into a full-fledged city.

August 28, 2002

Inspectors Check DP Cliffs, Balconies

By Drew Mackie

"As far as we're able to determine right now, there are no houses that are in danger," said I.V. Supervising Building Inspector Ken Forman.

August 28, 2002

IVFP Ready and Waiting

By Jennifer B. Siverts

From now through Halloween, there will be an increase in officers patrolling I.V. and the zero tolerance policy will be in effect - thereby removing officer discretion in the writing of tickets.

August 28, 2002

Queer Student Union Hopes to Grow

By Twyla Johnson Staff Writer

The Queer Student Union, a political and social student-run group on campus works to create a safe and tolerant environment for queer students.

August 28, 2002

Beware of Hidden Dangers in Dorms

By Stephanie Tavares Staff Writer Cameron Balakhanpour Staff Writer

Moving into the residence halls can be exciting, but freshmen beware. Don't be fooled by the pink wallpaper in your hallway or the plump couches in the lounge; danger lurks in every corner.

August 28, 2002

Housing Options Still Available in I.V.

By Jennifer B. Siverts

For those procrastinators who still haven't found a place to live for the upcoming school year: No need to start decorating a cardboard box in the park; there is still housing available in Isla Vista.

August 28, 2002

Professors in the Spotlight

By Cameron Balakhanpour Sarah Gorback Staff Writer Stephanie Tavares Staff Writer

During your stay at UCSB you will undoubtedly meet professors you like, professors you hate, and pretty much everything in between. For those eager to get started, here are a few you can work with. Most are pretty friend...

August 28, 2002

Nexus Acronym Dictionary

By Staff

A guide to commom terms and slang used at UCSB.

August 28, 2002

Teaching Assistants Enhance Learning Experience at UCSB

By Alexis Atkins Reporter

They are the ones that end class early when they have a date, but extend it when you do. Like Ring Wraiths and souls in purgatory, they balance in their half-lives between professorship and minion.

August 28, 2002

New Class Has Its Ups and Downs

By Jason La

Reflecting a new, more comprehensive admissions policy, UCSB's incoming freshman class of 2002 continues to improve the campus' ethnic and economic diversity, but average test scores and grades dropped slightly compared ...

August 28, 2002

Expert Declares Lagoon Healthy Despite Odor

By Brendan Buhler

It's too shallow to swim in (not that you would want to), it's too salty to drink (assuming you could ignore the scum), and the dock is disconnected (covered in bird droppings, too).

August 28, 2002

Here It Comes, Here It Comes, Heeeere It Comes…

By Brendan Buhler

Hello. Hmm. There's a lot of space left. I'd better change that subhead to read "A Few Words..."

June 26, 2002

Court Sends Attias to Mental Hospital

By Drew Mackie

David Attias, the former UCSB student who was convicted of murdering four people when he struck them with his car, will spend at least the next 180 days in Patton State Hospital.

June 26, 2002

7 Video Assailants Face Jail Time

By Rebecca Turek

Superior Court Judge Frank Ochoa sentenced the remaining seven defendants on June 17 in the videotaped assault case involving a Santa Barbara City College freshman.

June 26, 2002