Issue 21, Volume 90 2009-2010
UCSB Reacts to Scare
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
South Hall was locked down for over an hour yesterday after police received inaccurate reports of a gunman poised for action on the sixth floor balcony.
New Gadgets Installed To Observe Bike Path Safety
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
After 18 months of planning, a UCSB researcher is overseeing the installation of a new camera network to research the migratory habits of students and birds.
Senate Rebukes UC Directors
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
UCSB's Academic Senate passed a resolution last week formally censuring University of California President Mark G. Yudof and the UC Board of Regents for their poor management of the UC system-wide budget deficit.
SB Alum Authors I.V. Superhero Tale
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
In UCSB alumna Jacquelyn Wheeler's first science fiction novel, the main character uses superpowers to balance the forces of good and evil -- all while attending UCSB.
Local Publicizes New Book
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Author and former Isla Vista resident Carmen Lodise hosted a book signing in Goleta last Friday to promote his new publication: Isla Vista: A Citizen's History.
A.S. Bankrolls Comedy, Rejects EAB Additions
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
A debate over sending additional Associated Students representatives to Copenhagen, Denmark for an environmental conference took center stage at last night's Finance Board meeting.
Looking for Cures to UC Budget Woes
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Students are justifiably angry over my recent proposal to raise their fees by nearly a third over the next two years. I'm angry too.
Shhh... "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is Openly Discriminatory
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Military Culture Overrules Rights of Individual Soldiers
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
There is no freedom in the military, and for good reason. In order to defend our nation and protect American interests, the U.S. military must be the best trained and most tightly disciplined fighting force in the world.
Brush up on Phone Interview Skills
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Men's Water Polo
Gauchos Split Pair in Weekend Action
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
In a pair of nonconference games this weekend, the #8 UC Santa Barbara men's water polo team put a stop to its three-game losing streak but concluded their two-game swing in disappointing fashion. The Gauchos defeated #11 UC San Diego 9-7 on Friday before dropping a close 10-8 match with #9 UC Irvine on Saturday.
Club Soccer
LA Denies SB Vengeance
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Last Saturday, the UCSB women's soccer club traveled to Los Angeles for a rematch with the UCLA Bruins.
Armchair QB
Armchair QB
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Kyle Orton is still playing football? I thought he pulled a reverse Kurt Warner and found his calling bagging groceries. Huh.
Scientists Unlock Squid Secret
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Researchers at UCSB have found a protein in a species of iridescent cephalopods that allows them to dynamically change their color and reflectivity, providing them with a way to attract mates and camouflage even in shallow waters.
Labs To Stick Up for Safety
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
UCSB Environmental Health and Safety and Laboratory Research And Technical Support staff are collaborating to reduce energy costs, prevent laboratory accidents and decrease CO2 emissions in university laboratories by replacing the stickers on 190 Variable Air Volume fume hoods throughout campus.