News

January 23, 2002

County Funds New Sidewalks

By Rebecca Turek

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a new and faster system of acquiring land for sidewalk construction in a resolution Tuesday, and decided to allocate $395,000 toward constructing sidewalks in Isla V...

January 23, 2002

Supporters Attend Celebration for Roe v. Wade

By Samantha Pineda Reporter

Proponents of pro-choice legislation, speakers and onlookers gathered in Storke Plaza on Tuesday for a rally to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.

January 23, 2002

Orientation Team Begins 2003 Staff Selection Process

By Laurie Bongard Reporter

The orientation staff team will spend this quarter looking for a few good O-Staffers to lead future UCSB students in the 12 orientation sessions being held for incoming freshmen this summer.

January 23, 2002

Islamic Forum Aims to Boost Understanding

By Marisa Lagos

The forum, which will be held at the Board Hearing Room in the County Administration Building downtown, is co-sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Human Relations Commission, the Council on American Islamic Relations an...

January 23, 2002

UCSB Briefs: Jan. 23, 2002

By Sarah Healy

A study in the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management has found that pollution negotiation between companies and the government has a higher rate of success in Europe than in the U.S.

January 23, 2002

Feature Photo: “I have a dream…”

By Staff

The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity led a silent march yesterday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life

January 23, 2002

Feature Photo: A Moment of Prayer

By Staff

Father Jon'Stephen Hedges bows his head while Goleta resident Loren Hicks says a prayer during a pro-life silent vigil in Storke Plaza on Tuesday night.

January 22, 2002

Nat’l Forest Could Face Oil Drilling

By Sarah Gorback

Los Padres National Forest may be one of many public lands used for oil drilling to comply with a federal policy that seeks to double the number of wells drilled each year by 2020.

January 22, 2002

Campus Gains Fire Engine

By William Paisley Reporter

The new engine, which cost $565,000, arrived at Station 11 on Storke Road three months ago after receiving its necessary inspections, and features a 100-foot ladder that allows the fire department to access buildings tha...

January 22, 2002

Silent March To Commemorate Life of MLK Jr.

By Beth Van Dyke

A Silent March to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place today at noon, starting in front of Cheadle Hall. This year marks the sixth annual Silent March organized by the Alpha Phi Alpha frate...

January 22, 2002

Jan. 22, 2002

By Ladan Moeenziai

The suspect was arrested for public intoxication and was transported to Santa Barbara County Jail, where he was housed, pending sobriety.

January 18, 2002

Researchers Invent, Test New Vaccine

By Lisa Cooper

Biology Professors David Low, Robert Sinsheimer and Michael Mahan, post-doctoral researcher Douglas Heithoff and research scientist Steven Julio have created a vaccine that defends against multiple salmonella strains.

January 18, 2002

I.V. Parks Deserve More Visitors, Says IVRPD

By Jessica Jardine

Although some students have come out to enjoy the new Pelican Park, many Isla Vista residents have yet to tap into the 25 parks and open preserves that the Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District has to offer.

January 18, 2002

First Stage of SB Bowl Revival Plan Nears Completion

By Kristina Ackermann

The first part of the renovation of the Santa Barbara Bowl is on schedule and will be completed by May 14, in time for the summer concert season.

January 18, 2002

County Looking for Volunteers to Fill Commission Positions

By Medea Torres

Citizens who want to do more than just vote now have a chance to volunteer for positions at Santa Barbara County's Park Commission, Civil Service Commission or Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

January 18, 2002