University of California at Santa Barbara

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NEWS

UCSB Receives a $50 Million Donation

May 16 - Although UCSB maintains the stigma as a party school, gleaning nicknames such as U Can Study Buzzed and University of Casual Sex and Beer, the University of California, Santa Barbara has actually skyrocketed in academics and become one of the chief hubs for scientific research in the past three decades. With five Nobel laureates on its staff, it is no surprise that UCSB has attained... Read more

Hyper Crush Rocks it in Santa Barbara

May 15 - Hyper Crush is making their way up the charts with their catchy beats and unique style. As their Glow Sticks for Breakfast tour was coming to an end, they made their way up north to our very own Velvet Jones in downtown Santa Barbara. Established roughly five years ago, Hyper Crush has gone from performing at low-key neighborhood lounges to high-end venues for huge crowds of fans.... Read more

We Didn’t Start the Fire: The Tradition of IV Couch-Burning

May 14 - Isla Vista harbors various customs: getting too intoxicated, engaging in amorous activity, and lighting couches on fire. The vision of flames, smell of fire, and sound of ambulance sirens is all too familiar in IV. It is incredibly common to witness a traditional Isla Vista couch-burning whilst out on DP one night, especially in February during midterm-season. After a night of IV... Read more

Obama Says "Yes" to Same-Sex Marriage

May 14 - On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Barack Obama went public with his endorsement of gay marriage, galvanizing his liberal base, enraging cultural conservatives, and establishing a controversial social debate for the upcoming Presidential Elections in November. For the past two years, President Obama has described his stance on gay marriage as “evolving,” leaving both liberals and... Read more

BLOG

Yassi's Diet Blog: The Final Phase

This is it! The third and final phase of your all your hard work is here! I personally haven’t got to this phase yet, but it is very rewarding and simple. We call this the consolidation phase. For each pound you have lost since beginning this diet, you will need to be in the phase for 5 days... Read more...

Lauren's Beauty Blog: How to Prep Your Nails and Glitter Ombre Nails

Hey, gals! Doing your own manicure is all well and good but HOW do you actually prep your nails for that perfect “I just went to the salon” look? Keep reading to get all of the tips and tricks and a how-to on rocking a glitter ombre nail design! Happy prep and painting! Nail Prep... Read more...

Elizabeth's Eats: Pasta-less Lasagna

Spring. It's here, and it's in full bloom. And so is the freshest produce that has been growing under the California sunshine, and it's ready to be eaten. At UCSB, this season is characterized as our favorite quarter. Bikini-clad collegiettes, swim-trunked frat stars, and socializing... Read more...