News

January 16, 2002

Feature Photo: Wok Rock

By Staff

Justin Badger, the lead singer of the band Stir Fry, serves up some ska and modern rock for a crowd of around a hundred Tuesday afternoon in Storke Plaza.

January 15, 2002

Police Investigate Murder

By Marisa Lagos

Jacqueline High, a 56-year-old woman, was found dead at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Sunday at Diamonds and Rust Bijoux Etc., a thrift shop on Haley Street in downtown Santa Barbara.

January 15, 2002

New Tobacco Law Limits Smoking Space

By Drew Mackie

Smokers who want to enjoy their tobacco while maintaining compliance with county law will now find themselves barely within shouting distance of their favorite bar or restaurant.

January 15, 2002

RAs Counsel Students After Death of Resident

By Angela Potter

Resident assistants work hard for their room and board. They are often required to work long hours and late nights in addition to attending training sessions throughout the year.

January 15, 2002

Petitioners Attempt to Put Intiatives on Ballot

By Michelle Rudick

Petitioners are currently on campus gathering signatures for two statewide initiatives to be voted on in the March 5 primary election, and for the petition to recall 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall.

January 15, 2002

Jan, 15 2002

By Staff

The officers found a bong in the living room upon entry. The only person home was a 20-year-old male who said the bong belonged to him. Later, the suspect said it was "the house bong."

January 15, 2002

Feature Photo: Honoring Peaceful Protests

By Staff

UCSB professor Robert Potter, head of the Peace Park Monument Committee, shows Congresswoman Lois Capps a model of the Peace Park monument in Corwin Pavilion.

January 14, 2002

Davis Calls for Increase in UC Funds

By Stephanie Tavares

Governor Gray Davis' proposed 2002-03 budget will increase the University of California's state-funded budget for 2002-03 by $5,934,000, an unanticipated bonus for the University at a time when the state is facing a proj...

January 14, 2002

UC Seeks to Lead Suit Against Enron Executives

By Sarah Gorback

The University of California has joined a federal class action lawsuit against 29 senior executives of the Enron Corporation, the energy supplier for the UC and Cal State University.

January 14, 2002

A.S. Questions Reimbursement for College Republicans Lecture

By Traci Bank

A divided Associated Students Legislative Council will ask A. S. Finance Board to reconsider its decision to grant $1,250 to the College Republicans for a lecture they sponsored in early November at its meeting this afte...

January 14, 2002

Panel To Display Design for I.V. Peace Memorial

By Shannon Steiner Reporter

After six years of planning, the design for a monument honoring peaceful protestors will be exhibited at a discussion panel today at noon in Corwin Pavilion.

January 14, 2002

Feature Photo: Take Me to Your Weeder

By Staff

Jeff and Lise Goddard from UCSB's Marine Science Institute document the frequency of sargassum muticum, or strangleweed, which was introduced to the area through Japanese oyster shipments in the 1940s.

January 11, 2002

Students Gather for Memorial

By Sarah Healy

Although Leo Lydon had only attended UCSB for about three months, the approximately 250 students who showed up for his memorial Thursday night proved the positive affect one person can have on others in a short time.

January 11, 2002

Family Members Remember Vibrant Spirit of Leo Lydon

By Angela Potter

Leo Lydon is remembered by those who knew him as a funny, witty and positive guy who above all else, loved life. Lydon, a freshman communications major, died Jan. 7 due to natural causes.

January 11, 2002

Leo Lydon’s Letter

By Staff

If I am not here then you are too late, I am gone and as you read this I do not want you to reflect on my last actions, but reflect upon any joy that I have brought you.

January 11, 2002

Libertarians File Suit Over Secret IVRPD Meeting

By Victoria Hassid

The Libertarian Party of Santa Barbara allege that several members of the board and 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall held a secret meeting in IVRPD Chairman Ariana Katovich's backyard.