News

November 30, 2001

Campus Pro-Israel Group Holds Discussions

By Jessica Jardine

The American Students for Israel, a pro-Israel student group formed at the beginning of Fall Quarter, has attracted roughly 30 members to its meetings, which give students a chance to talk about the Israeli-Palestinian c...

November 30, 2001

Famous Explorer Returns to UCSB

By Josh Braun

Robert Ballard, UCSB alumnus, famed oceanographer and deep-sea explorer, returned on Wednesday to speak in Campbell Hall. He spent his first few minutes on stage attempting to remember what he had learned here.

November 30, 2001

PAC Holds First Meeting in I.V., Faces Lawsuit

By Alissa Anderson Staff Writer

An audience of approximately 25 business owners and community members gathered to watch the Project Area Committee hold its first meeting in the University Religious Center on Pardall Road Tuesday night.

November 30, 2001

Feature Photo: Another Prayer for Peace

By Staff

November 29, 2001

Recall Attempt Needs Signatures

By Kirk Hawkins Reporter

Students on campus may be asked to sign a petition to recall 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall, as her opponents attempt to gather 8,819 signatures before March 18.

November 29, 2001

Academic Senate Delays GE Changes Until 2003, Cites Lack of Campus Input

By Traci Bank

Plans to change UCSB general education requirements for students within the College of Letters and Science have been delayed until 2003, after more than a year of discussion.

November 29, 2001

Medical Coverage Costs To Increase For UCSB Employees

By Sarah Gorback

UCSB employees will see an increase in the cost of their medical benefits in 2002, reflecting the increasing rates for healthcare across the state and nation.

November 29, 2001

Feature Photo: Women Building Peace

By Staff

November 28, 2001

Junior UCSB Student Falls from DP Cliff

By Ladan Moeenziai

UCSB junior business economics major Jeffrey Cronin will spend his 21st birthday tomorrow in the hospital after sustaining severe injuries in a fall off the cliffs on Del Playa Dr. on Tuesday morning.

November 28, 2001

SB City Council Waits on Wage Issue

By Kirk Hawkins Reporter

In a unanimous decision Tuesday night, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to let next year's council decide the future of the Living Wage Ordinance.

November 28, 2001

Two Groups OfferCash Reward for Hate Crime Leads

By Rebecca Turek

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Anti-Defamation League are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the persons involved in the alleged hate crime against a 21-year-old Santa Barbara ...

November 28, 2001

Former Member of A.S. Wins MTV Scholarship Contest

By Angela Potter

Fabi, a senior Chicano studies and film studies major, won the "Fight for Your Rights" scholarship contest co-sponsored by MTV and Shine, worth a $50,000 scholarship and a three-day stay in New York City.

November 28, 2001

Feature Photo: Bye, Bye BYU

By Staff

November 27, 2001

County Debates Landfill Expansion

By Drew Mackie

Due to the county's growing population, the landfill has only five years left worth of capacity. The expansion aims to add 15 years of capacity beyond the remaining five.

November 27, 2001