News

May 17, 2001

UC Regents Withdraw SP-1, SP-2

By Diana Ray

The University of California Board of Regents voted unanimously Wednesday to rescind SP-1 and SP-2, the policies that eliminated the ability to consider race and gender in admissions, hiring and contracting.

May 17, 2001

A.S. Council Tables Budget, Calls for New Minor

By Angela Potter

A bill authored by Off-Campus Rep Josh Baker to freeze the money in student group trustee accounts, which drew over 40 negative responses last week, was withdrawn last night without any further discussion.

May 17, 2001

Woody Harrelson Speaks for Simply Organic Living

By Rowena Lambert

Dressed in purple hemp clothing and socks, Harrelson appeared before a standing ovation to speak on hemp awareness. An active supporter of hemp and marijuana, Harrelson was arrested for possession of marijuana after plan...

May 16, 2001

UC Regents To Consider SP-1 Repeal at Meeting

By Jennifer Bentley

The University of California Board of Regents will convene today in San Francisco to decide whether Affirmative Action will be brought back as part of the UC admissions policy.

May 16, 2001

Mentor Program Aims to Help Young Latinos

By Brenda Castillo

A program involving UCSB students and professors aims to give Latino students in local elementary schools a head start in studying their future.

May 16, 2001

Police Arrest Carpinteria Man for Murdering Woman After Dispute

By Jennifer B. Siverts

A 70-year-old male Carpinteria resident allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old female after a domestic dispute Monday evening.

May 16, 2001

Feature Photo: Tribal Rhythms

By Staff

Shane Zotigh, a member of the Native-American Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma, performs a traditional warrior dance for approximately 100 people outside of the Women's Center on Tuesday afternoon as part of National American Ind...

May 15, 2001

Much Ado About Nothing: Lecturers Hold UCSB Seminar on Nothingness

By Josh Braun

Nothing can hold people's attention for two days. Specifically, a conference on "nothingness" held the attention of a full crowd in Buchanan 1910 last weekend.

May 15, 2001

Annual Free Concert Will Satisfy All Musical Tastes

By Scott Davis

Associated Students Program Board has announced the lineup for the 2001 Extravaganza concert, which will be held on Robertson Field this year while new sod is laid in Harder Stadium.

May 15, 2001

Feature Photo: It Slices, It Dices, It Bewilders Passersby

By Staff

This sculpture, donated by internationally known artist George Rickey, stands adjacent to the University Art Museum.

May 15, 2001

Police Blotter

By Staff

True Stories of the Isla Vista Foot Patrol!

May 14, 2001

Drama Major Collapses Onstage

By Brendan Buhler

Greg D'Amico, a 20-year-old dramatic art major, lost consciousness and died on stage at 9:30 p.m. on May 10 while performing at the Studio Theater in Snidecor Hall.

May 14, 2001

Distracted Motorist Strikes 2 Lecturers in I.V. Friday Night

By Marisa Lagos

At approximately 9:20 p.m. on Friday evening a vehicle struck two pedestrians crossing Embarcadero del Norte at Cervantes Road.

May 14, 2001

Locals Gather to March for Economic Justice

By Kate Shaw

Eight hundred people from around Santa Barbara County flooded State Street on Saturday for the First Annual People's March for Economic Justice.

May 14, 2001

Seminar Ends With Talks on Social, Economic, Environmental Concerns

By Rebecca Turek

Approximately 100 people filled Isla Vista Theater on Saturday night to attend the final installment of the Many Faces of the Environment, a conference focused on promoting discussion concerning environmental injustice.

May 14, 2001

Feature Photo: Here Come the Brides

By Staff

Jill Rodriguez, a resident of Santa Barbara, is swept off her feet by senior women's studies major Colten Tognazzini during the 10th annual Queer Wedding on Friday.