News

October 29, 2001

State Conducts UC Audit

By Stephanie Tavares

"In spite of the University's agreement to increase the quality of undergraduate education, one of its fastest rising costs is academic administration," she wrote in a statement.

October 29, 2001

Local Chapter of U.N. Holds Fundraiser for Afghan Women’s Aid

By Lana Burrows

"When you think of Afghanistan, think of Germany. When you think of their women, think of the Jews," keynote speaker Annette Zumba said to a packed room at the University Club on Saturday morning.

October 29, 2001

UCSB Researchers Study Advantages of Sexual Reproduction

By Adria Le Boeuf

The question of why people have sex plagues nearly everyone, evolutionary biologists in particular.

October 29, 2001

New Homes to Ease Demand, Harm Habitats

By Jennifer Bentley

There are 269 units of faculty housing proposed along the West Campus area on Phelps Road, 144 units for student families on Storke Road, and 50 units at the West Campus Mesa site.

October 29, 2001

Law To Expand Gay Partners’ Rights

By Drew Mackie

Same-sex couples are one step closer to equal rights with heterosexual couples since Governor Gray Davis signed Assembly Bill 25, the "Domestic Partners Bill" on Oct. 14.

October 29, 2001

Victim Directs Authorities to Suspect in Recent Stabbing

By Staff

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies arrested stabbing suspect Juan Becerra Wednesday at 5:45 p.m.

October 29, 2001

Feature Photo: A Generous Harvest

By Staff

October 26, 2001

Marshall Gets Recall Notice

By Marisa Lagos

Third District Supervisor Gail Marshall was served with a recall notice Tuesday morning because of a disagreement over saying the pledge of allegiance at a county committee meeting. County Sheriff Jim Thomas said he woul...

October 26, 2001

Foot Patrol To Increase Presence for Halloween

By Ladan Moeenziai

The county festival ordinance, which restricts loud music after 6 p.m. and has been enforced for years of Halloweens in Isla Vista, will take effect Sunday, October 28, after this weekend's pre-Halloween parties.

October 26, 2001

A.S. Opposes New Apartments, Cites Lack of Student Input

By Angela Potter

Associated Students Legislative Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday night opposing further action on the San Clemente Apartments proposal, claiming that students have not had enough input on the project.

October 26, 2001

Feature Photo: 25 Years of Service

By Staff

October 25, 2001

March Opposes Violence

By Medea Torres

Approximately 100 people walked from Greek Park to Storke Plaza for a candlelight vigil, sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

October 25, 2001

Community Program Sells Excess Food to Local Organizations

By Rebecca Turek

Since it began two years ago, the Gleaning Program has salvaged 30 tons of fruits and vegetables for the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County, which provides affordable food to 150 local nonprofit organizations.

October 25, 2001

Police Search for Unidentified Man Who Offered Ride to Boy

By Staff

An unidentified male offered a ride to an 8-year-old boy waiting for his mother in front of Robertson Gym on Tuesday.

October 25, 2001

Real Stories of the IV Foot Patrol

By Staff

Poor, Poor College Students At approximately 11:22 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, IVFP officers heard a loud stereo playing from a residence on the 6700 block of Trigo Road. Officers observed a 20-year-old female standing on...

October 24, 2001