News

January 9, 2001

Former Student’s Case Against Staff Delayed, Federal Judge Allows 90 Days for Preparation

By Jennifer B. Siverts

Judge Ronald Lew of the Los Angeles Federal District Court postponed his decision yesterday to hear or dismiss the case of former UCSB material science graduate student Christopher Brown against Chancellor Henry Yang and...

January 9, 2001

IVRPD Plans Construction of Fortified Anti-War Memorial

By Marysia Mann

The I.V. Recreation and Parks District held a Perfect Park monument implementation meeting last night to discuss the anti-war peace monument, which has been anticipated since April 1995.

January 9, 2001

Feature Photo: Book Buying Frenzy

By Staff

A crowd of students waits in a long line before purchasing books and supplies at the UCen Bookstore on Monday. The usual rush of customers at the beginning of the quarter causes the store to increase its staff and length...

January 8, 2001

Swanky Wildcat Lounge Closes Doors Due to Fire

By Staff

Arson is the suspected cause of an early-morning blaze that destroyed a popular downtown nightclub.

January 8, 2001

Direct Relief International Efforts Yield Record-Breaking Results

By Staff

The Santa Barbara-based, nonprofit organization Direct Relief International sent a record $67.1 million in medical relief to 53 countries in 2000, beating its previous high of $52.8 million in 1999.

January 8, 2001

UC Briefs

By Staff

Events throughout the UC system.

January 8, 2001

Feature Photo: Home Sweet Dorm

By Staff

Freshman dramatic art major and San Miguel resident Stephanie Abrams begins the unavoidable task of unpacking after a long Winter Break.

December 7, 2000

Rape Investigation Leads to Bomb Scare

By Shaun P. McGrady

Slade Morgan Giles, 23, a former Associated Students representative and A.S. presidential candidate, was arrested yesterday for the possession of bomb-making materials and the possession of a controlled substance for sal...

December 7, 2000

Meeting To Review Possible City Boundaries for Goleta

By Alison Dougherty

Whether or not Isla Vista will actually become an island may be decided at tonight's Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO) meeting.

December 7, 2000

IVFP Advise Residents on Holiday Crime Trends During Winter Break

By Marisa Lagos

As Isla Vista prepares for the Winter Break student exodus, the I.V. Foot Patrol has a few suggestions to keep personal belongings from ending up under someone else's tree.

December 7, 2000

Spirit of Giving Continues With Local Drives

By Nallely Campos and Ladan Moeenziai Reprters

Holiday food and toy drives are hitting full swing as the season-to-be-jolly draws closer.

December 5, 2000

A Second Look: More Plans for the Future of Isla Vista

By Shaun P. McGrady

Complicated visions of the future got you down? Fear not, as the Daily Nexus rounds out our two-part series: [Re] Vision I.V. for dummies.

December 5, 2000

[Re]Vision Isla Vista Finalists: Traffic Trees, Parking Permits, and A DP Pier (Part two)

By Staff

A look at the next three finalists in the [Re]Vision Isla Vista contest.

December 5, 2000

Lecturer Focuses on Cuba Under U.S. Trade Embargo

By Kiersten Throndsen Reporter

Since 1959, Cuba has had few new cars and the United States has had few good cigars. Global Studies 124 students listened Wednesday night to Sergio Martinez, Secretary of Cuban Interests in the United States, discuss Cub...

December 5, 2000