News

March 1, 2002

Feature Photo: Eat Your Veggies, Don’t Breed Them

By Staff

February 28, 2002

Deadline Draws Near for FAFSA Priority Filing

By Traci Bank

The March 2 deadline for priority filing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2002-03 academic year is rapidly approaching.

February 28, 2002

Leg Council Passes Bills to Legalize Pot, Increase Base Fees

By Angela Potter

Pot smokers everywhere received strong support at Wednesday night's Associated Students Legislative Council meeting.

February 28, 2002

2 Speakers To Lecture in Forum on Religion

By Eric Simons

Ralph Reed, the former executive director of the Christian Coalition, and Barry Lynn, the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, will speak tonight in Campbell Hall.

February 28, 2002

I.V. PAC Reviews Fair Political Practices Act

By Ladan Moeenziai

The members of the Isla Vista Project Area Committee (PAC) - elected to protect the interests of community business owners - discovered that they may have difficulty protecting their own interests.

February 28, 2002

Feature Photo: Simon Says ‘Vote for Me!’

By Staff

Bill Simon, one of the potential Republican candidates for governor of California, fielded questions from the general public at the Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday.

February 27, 2002

Analysts Say UC Fees Due for Increase

By Sarah Healy

A Sacramento agency released a recommendation last Wednesday that has the potential to increase University of California undergraduate student fees.

February 27, 2002

Series of Weekend Altercations Lead to Severe Injuries

By Ladan Moeenziai

Another string of fights in Isla Vista resulted in three hospitalizations last weekend.

February 27, 2002

Advocates of Living Wage Hold Demonstration

By Kristina Ackermann

Members and supporters of the Coalition for a Living Wage gathered yesterday in front of the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, holding signs and yelling chants calling for an increase in wages for city workers...

February 27, 2002

World-Renowned Mathematician Visits UCSB

By Vineet Gupta Reporter

Dr. Isadore Singer, a professor at MIT and one of the nation's leading mathematicians, visited UCSB from Jan. 14 to Feb. 14 to give a series of lectures on advanced topics in mathematics and their applications to theoret...

February 27, 2002

Feature Photo: Playing with Fire

By Staff

Magician Mark Collier juggles a bowling ball, a flaming torch and a machete at the UCen Winter Carnival on Tuesday afternoon. The carnival also included baton twirling, Mardi Gras beads and bands.

February 26, 2002

Third District Plans for New Lights in I.V.

By Ladan Moeenziai

Third District Supervisor Gail Marshall and the Edison Co. announced Monday that they will work together to shed light on some of Isla Vista's darkest corners as part of an Isla Vista safety enhancement plan.

February 26, 2002

Gun Totin’ Man Knocks Over Bank

By Nexus Staff Report

A male suspect stole an unknown amount of cash from the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust in Magnolia Center Monday morning.

February 26, 2002

Lawsuit Could Delay Merced Construction

By Stephanie Tavares

Three Merced-based environmental groups filed suit a week ago against the University of California Board of Regents, Merced County and the Virginia Smith Trust on grounds that the Environmental Impact Report for UC Merce...

February 26, 2002

UCSB Student Coordinates Fundraiser for Rare Disease

By Jessica Jardine

Niemann-Pick Type C, a rare pediatric disorder, will receive needed attention thanks to UCSB sophomore pre-biology major Kristin Avery's fundraiser drawing being held from Tuesday to Friday this week.

February 25, 2002