News

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...

April 12, 2002

Feature Photo: Live! Nude Voices!

By Staff

Members of the a cappella group Naked Voices end their performance at the opening of the Women's Center Art Gallery on Thursday night.

April 12, 2002

Feature Photo: “It Affects Me”

By Staff

Members of Men Against Rape and the Women's Center stand in front of the Women's Center sign.

April 11, 2002

Ex-Student May Be Let Out on Bail

By Cameron Balakhanpour

A 19-year-old former UCSB student who has threatened police with violence and recently purchased a shotgun is now in custody, but police said he may be released soon.

April 11, 2002

EVPSA Candidates Debate in UCen

By William Paisley Reporter

The three candidates for Associated Students external vice president for statewide affairs began the first round of their debates like every other candidate group - they agreed with each other.

April 11, 2002

EVPLA Hopefuls Split on Housing Issue

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

Two candidates debated Wednesday for the position of external vice president for local affairs, a position that maintains and strengthens the relationship between UCSB students and the local community.

April 11, 2002

Feature Photo: “I’m melting. Meeeeeelting…”

By Staff

Senior history major and Gauchoholic Lee Gientke gets dunked as a part of A.S. President Brian Hampton's kick-off for a website that would allow students to evaluate and look at other student's evaluations of professors ...

April 10, 2002

Learning to Teach For America

By Elizabeth Lovero

"Nearly 70 percent of inner-city and rural fourth graders cannot read even at a basic level. Imagine that: in the greatest, wealthiest nation the world has ever known, nearly seven out of every 10 fourth graders in big c...

April 10, 2002

CCC Approves Safety Strips at SB Airport

By Lana Burrows

The California Coastal Commission approved the proposal to build 1,000-foot safety strips at each end of Santa Barbara Airport's main runway on Tuesday despite strong concern about the plan's environmental impact.

April 10, 2002