The Pumpkin-Feeding Tradition at American Zoos
Annie Huang
Zoos across the nation are capitalizing on the United States' affinity for Halloween by hosting Halloween-themed events. While zoos primarily design these events...
North Campus Opens Space Restoration
Hannah Maerowitz
Staff Writer
After a $7 million land purchase, the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER) is beginning to see progress in restoring the...
Sprague Butterfly Pavilion Presents “Butterflies Alive!” Exhibit
Kyle Dent
Incoming A.S. Beat Reporter
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has brought back its “Butterflies Alive!” exhibit, where visitors can explore a garden...
UCSB Researcher Tries to Understand Massive Sea Star Population Declines
Hannah Maerowitz
Staff Writer
Carol Blanchette, a faculty member at UCSB, researches marine and community ecology, as well as balancing leadership roles in the Partnership for...
Rebuilding and Regeneration One Month After the Whittier Fire
Hannah Maerowitz
Staff Writer
After burning through 18,430 acres of land in three months, the Whittier Fire was declared 100 percent contained on Thursday, Oct. 5....
U.S. Forest Service Cancels Gaviota Fuel Break Plans
Rishika Kenkre
Staff Writer
The U.S. Forest Service has thrown out the plan for the construction of a six mile and 300 feet-wide fuel break going...
A Crisis in the Chesapeake Bay
Victoria Penate
Environmental scientists have found compelling evidence to show that the Chesapeake Bay is recovering from the damage it has sustained from after over...
The Plight of the Western Snowy Plover
Tanner Walker
Staff Writer
The Western Snowy Plover returned to its beachfront home in Los Angeles this spring after nearly 70 years of absence. The small...
How To Live More Sustainably as a UCSB Student
Victoria Penate
Features Editor
When it comes to trading common practices for more environmentally friendly alternatives, UC Santa Barbara provides a climate of innovation and encouragement...
Severe Drought Grips Santa Barbara County, Again
Victoria Penate
A large portion of California is currently experiencing abnormally dry conditions, which could potentially lead to another statewide drought. There has been a...
