News

February 8, 2002

IVRPD Will Not Deal With Homeless Issue

By Ladan Moeenziai

The Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District turned down requests to put the homeless issue on the agenda at last night's meeting, claiming it lacked the authority to grant them a "living space."

February 8, 2002

A.S. To Uphold Past Support of UFW Boycott

By Angela Potter

Associated Students will go along with the United Farm Workers (UFW) if the organization decides to boycott table grapes, A.S. Legislative Council decided Wednesday.

February 8, 2002

Bill May Raise Traffic Fines in School Zones

By Michael Porzucki

State Assemblymember Hannah-Beth Jackson proposed doubling fines for traffic violations in school zones as way to fund safety programs in light of state budget cuts.

February 8, 2002

Goleta Nets New Voters, Funds

By Alissa Anderson Staff Writer

Goleta registered over 15,000 voters as of Feb. 1 that will result in at least $18 million in state funding for the new city.

February 8, 2002

Feature Photo: WETTer Is Better

By Staff

February 7, 2002

City of Goleta Looks at Area Developement

By Kirk Hawkins Drew Mackie Ladan Moeenziai

The Goleta City Council is considering suspending almost all construction in the new city for up to two years.

February 7, 2002

Marshall Recall Presses Forward

By Eric Simons Staff Writer Lana Burrows Reporter

Marshall's defenders attacked the recall as an attempt by out-of-town business interests to buy the supervisor's seat.

February 7, 2002

Visiting Philosophers To Speak on Psychology, Religion at Forum

By Sarah Gorback

World-famous philosophers Evan Thompson and Pascal Boyer will be at UCSB this week pondering the interactions between science, psychology and God.

February 7, 2002

Energy Alliance To Focus on Greener, Cleaner SB Energy

By Marisa Lagos

The Community Energy Alliance will host a forum this evening to inform the public about how it can help.

February 7, 2002

Hillel To Host Singles Dating Event

By Jessica Jardine

For those not satisfied with kosher pickles this Valentine's Day, UCSB's Jewish student group, Hillel, offers the more romantic Kosher Meet Market tonight at 7.

February 7, 2002

Feature Photo: A Vampire’s Dream

By Staff

Rachel Epstein, undeclared freshman and Theta Sorority member, donates blood at a drive hosted by Fiji Fraternity house Wednesday.

February 6, 2002

UCSB Station Needs to Hire 1 Firefighter

By Jason La

The Santa Barbara County fire chief said understaffing at UCSB's on-campus station endangers students and faculty. However, the university and county are at odds over how and who should pay for that person.

February 6, 2002

Committee Offers Parking Proposals

By Traci Bank

A UCSB parking committee released several proposals to alleviate an increased demand for parking expected from the loss of 1,086 spots to several planned capital projects.

February 6, 2002

Gevirtz School Faculty Enjoy Wireless Life

By Lisa Cooper

Faculty in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education recently ended a pilot program in which faculty used wireless email and other applications for popular handheld computers called Personal Digital Assistants.

February 6, 2002

Firms Design Earth-Friendly Grad Housing

By Michelle Rudick

The San Clemente graduate student housing project, to be built on a portion of Storke Field, will have a lesser environmental impact than previously anticipated.