Archive | February, 2012

Art Collection Spotlights California’s Casual Living, Iconic Architecture

The UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum opened its “Carefree California: Cliff May and the Romance of the Ranch House” and “Catherine Opie Photographs Cliff May” exhibitions this week. “Carefree California” revolves around mid-1900s architectural designer Cliff May’s works. He is known for transforming the ranch house into an iconic representation of Californian lifestyle. The [...]

SB Police Arrest Suspects of I.V. Stabbing Case in Venice Beach

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested two men Monday morning in Los Angeles for their alleged involvement in the Feb. 18 Isla Vista brawl that put three people in the hospital. According to a SBCSO press release, 19-year-old Jon-Kane McCullough and 21-year-old Sean Robert Flynn were arrested on charges of attempted murder after allegedly [...]

Professor Examines Iran’s Nuclear Energy Program

Recent Iranian efforts to harness nuclear energy and reluctance to allow full inspections of the facilities have received international attention. Global and international studies professor Mark Juergensmeyer shares his thoughts on the issue with the Daily Nexus. Iranian officials called for further talks with the United Nations about atomic energy accumulation last week after delaying [...]

Farr Discusses Students’ Concerns

Third District Supervisor Doreen Farr held an open meeting with UCSB students Tuesday afternoon to discuss her role in Isla Vista redevelopment and other local issues. The 3rd District Supervisor met with a small group of students around 2 p.m. in the Flying A Meeting Room of the UCen. Although the turnout was lower than [...]

Projects Expand UCSB’s Facilities

Several construction projects in UCSB’s Long Range Development Plan will come to fruition over the upcoming months, including additional dormitory housing and the completion of a youth education building. The LRDP guides campus expansion through 2025 and currently has three housing facilities in various phases of development: San Joaquin Village, Sierra Madre Village and a [...]