News

February 25, 2002

The Police Report: Feb. 25, 2002

By Staff

The officers asked her why she threw away her beer and she said, "I don't know what you are talking about, I don't have any beer."

February 22, 2002

Did I.V. Change?

By Ladan Moeenziai

One year later, the flowers at the makeshift memorial are gone and a fresh layer of asphalt blankets Sabado Tarde Road. One year later, many Isla Vista residents and community leaders say the tragedy has not been forgott...

February 22, 2002

In Memoriam: Isla Vista Tragedy

By Staff

One Year Later: UCSB remembers Christopher Divis, Elie Israel, Nicholas Bourdakis and Ruth Levy, and admires the courage of Albert Levy.

February 22, 2002

UC Works to Implement Court Ruling

By Cameron Balakhanpour

Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court set guidelines for how universities can distribute students' tuition fees, the University of California is working to change its fee guidelines to comply with the decision.

February 22, 2002

Student Prepares Play Based on I.V. Tragedy

By Jennifer B. Siverts

After a lethal car crash created a dark cloud over the Isla Vista community last year, a UCSB student is doing her part to try and shed some light.

February 22, 2002

UC Briefs: February 22, 2002

By Sarah Healy

UCLA housing services changed its policy that excluded domestic same-sex partners from university-owned housing earlier this month, following UC President Richard Atkinson's announcement clarifying eligibility rules for ...

February 21, 2002

PAC Plans Old Town Growth

By Kirk Hawkins Staff Writer

At Wednesday night's Old Town Goleta Project Area Committee meeting, county planners proposed roundabouts on Hollister Avenue to get people into Old Town Goleta.

February 21, 2002

A.S. Debates Marijuana Position Paper

By Traci Bank

Associated Students Legislative Council debated whether to encourage Student Health Service to add medical marijuana to its list of acceptable prescription drugs.

February 21, 2002

Orgy Prompts Suspension of Cal Sex Class

By Angela Potter

The University of California at Berkeley suspended a male sexuality class after the student newspaper reported that students in the class had an orgy.

February 21, 2002

Researchers Design Tools to Aid Computer Development

By Lisa Cooper

Researchers at universities across the country, including UCSB professors Kwang-Ting Tim Cheng and Malgorzata Marek-Sadoska, are developing tools to make designing and testing integrated circuits easier.

February 21, 2002

Feature Photo: It’s Not Just for Dinner

By Staff

Elzbet Diaz de Leon, a professor at Ventura College, gives her marine biology class a hands-on lesson in lobster anatomy.

February 20, 2002

Sheriff Hopefuls Offer Plans

By Lana Burrows

The four men running for Santa Barbara County Sheriff debated crime prevention, youth education and budget cuts Tuesday at the Goleta Valley Community Center.

February 20, 2002

Last Dance With the Monarch Butterflies

By Sarah Healy

Come March, the hundreds of thousands of monarch butterflies that occupy areas of the Ellwood Groce will be no more. So put on your walking shoes and head over to the one of Santa Barbara's most treasured sights.

February 20, 2002

UC System Lead Plaintiff in Lawsuit Against Enron

By Diana Ray

The U.S. District Court named the University of California lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit against senior executives of the Enron Corporation and the accounting firm of Arthur Andersen LLP.

February 20, 2002

Prop 42 Commits Gas Tax to Traffic Overhead

By Drew Mackie

Voters at the polls on March 5 will decide whether or not they want to continue to help smooth out California roads and highways by pumping gasoline into their vehicles.

February 20, 2002

UCSB Professors Establish Program to Treat Stuttering

By William Paisley Reporter

Researchers at UCSB are creating a revolutionary treatment program designed to help clinicians and patients identify and remedy stuttering problems, which affect over 3 million people in the United States.