News

April 15, 2002

Legislature Passes Housing Bond

By Justin Scott

California lawmakers are attempting to ease the burden of housing costs for students at the University of California and the California State Universities.

April 15, 2002

Gevirtz Receives Grant for Summer Youth Enrichment

By Christine Bai

The research center was recently awarded a $600,000 grant by the Whittier/Godric Family Foundation to develop an innovative and informal education program, The Youth Enrichment Adventure.

April 15, 2002

A.S. Intern Presents Survey Results

By Haichi Fuerman Reporter

A.S. created the internship - named after sociology Professor Richard Flacks - with the primary purpose of trying to bridge the gap between A.S. and the student body.

April 15, 2002

Poilce Report: April 15, 2002

By Rebecca Turek

Whadda Ya Know, Joe? Dance, Idiot, Dance Human By Day, Camel By Night

April 15, 2002

Goleta Council Grants Funds to Park Campaign

By Drew Mackie

The council approved a motion Monday to grant $400,000 to the "Fields Forever" campaign. The campaign hopes to purchase Girsh Park and permanently designate it as a public outdoor recreation area.

April 15, 2002

Feature Photo: Splish Splash

By Staff

April 15, 2002

Speaker Represents C.A.R.E.

By Matthew Goodwin

As Isla Vista women began to take back the night on Monday, foreign aid worker Alina Labrada stopped at UCSB to explain how Afghan women are taking back the classroom.

April 12, 2002

Police Arrest Drug Suspect

By Marisa Lagos

Sheriff's Dept. narcotics officers arrested 26-year-old Gabriel Newman on Wednesday after they found two pounds of marijuana at his Isla Vista residence.

April 12, 2002

Remembrance Week Includes Local Survivor

By Michael Porzucki

Tuesday marked the Jewish holiday designated for Holocaust remembrance, Yom Hashoah. UCSB Hillel commemorated the tragedies of the Holocaust this week, April 8 through April 12, through its annual Holocaust Remembrance W...

April 12, 2002

Bill To Aid Victims of Gender Violence

By Elizabeth Lovero

The Violence Against Women Act, introduced by Assemblymember Hannah-Beth Jackson, passed the state assembly's Judiciary Committee April 9 and moved to the floor of the state assembly.

April 12, 2002

‘ReVision I.V.’ Sponsors Workshops

By Kristina Ackermann Staff Writer Alissa Anderson Reporter

Santa Barbara County planners and architects heard complaints about Isla Vista housing and transportation problems Wednesday as part of a series of community workshops held this week in order to "ReVision I.V."

April 12, 2002

Program Seeks to Increase Carpool Incentives

By Sarah Gorback

UCSB's Transportation Alternatives Program is seeking permission to expand services and benefits for carpools, vanpools and buses, but its programs are still far behind those of other universities' parking services.

April 12, 2002

Contenders for A.S. Representative Debate Politics

By Derrick Auyeung Reporter Koy Hardy Reporter

Candidates for Associated Students representative positions discussed their ideas in the UCen Hub on Thursday and covered topics ranging from marijuana to school spirit.

April 12, 2002

Students Show Research at UC Day

By Monica Berletti

The UC Office of the President held its annual UC Day in Sacramento for alumni to meet, talk with legislators and become informed about UC events. To highlight the research capabilities of the UC, two to three undergradu...

April 12, 2002

Female Reports Sexual Assault

By Staff

The victim told police she was running between the stables and Devereaux at about 3:45 p.m. when a man walked out from bushes on the side of the roadway and blocked her path.

April 12, 2002

UCPD Look for Hate Crime Suspect

By Marisa Lagos

An unknown suspect or suspects vandalized the Manzanita Village construction site with anti-Semitic graffiti last weekend. Police are listing the incident as a hate crime because of the nature of the graffiti, University...