Regents Approve Fee Hike

UC Students Association President Bill Shiebler speaks out at the UC Regents meeting held on March 14, 2007.

UCSB Bound

Apparently our friends in student government want to erect a statue on campus dedicated to student activism – presumably a gold sculpture of Prometheus with his thumb up his ass.

UC Promotes Earth Friendly Practices, Energy Efficiency

In a history-making move, the chancellors of all 10 University of California campuses pledged Wednesday to make their campuses climate neutral as soon as possible.

Turds and Tulips

Sloshed, swaying tulips of indeterminable amount to the new beer garden in the Hub. It’s about time UCSB got a garden worth growing.

2007 Big West Tournament Guide

Why they can win: The Highlanders have been the class of the Big West the entire season.

Mr. Moviefone Performs Radio Pranks

The famed Mr. Moviefone appeared on the morning show at local radio station KJEE 92.9 FM yesterday, turning heads all over downtown Santa Barbara as he ordered McDonald’s and hit on women in his trademark announcer voice.

Artist Finds Academic Purpose With Film Studies Class Competition

With the quarter coming to a close, I have to once again attempt to explain to my parents exactly what I’ve been doing as a film studies major.

Gauchos Hope to Keep Bats Alive This Weekend

After scoring a season-high 12 runs in their midweek loss to Pepperdine, the Gauchos will look to keep the bats going in a weekend series against Cal State Northridge.

Isla Vista Rape Suspect Found in Mexico

After being extradited from Mexico City, a man listed on the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept.’s 10 most wanted list is now behind bars, three years after he allegedly raped a woman in Isla Vista.

Strike Against War Continues With Bikes

For everyone who participated in the anti-war strike a couple weeks ago and those who wish they had, I think it’s important for us to remember that it was not just a day to skip class, make catchy posters and wear flowers in our hair, but the start of a legitimate student movement with strong leaders and supporters who really want to see a change.