Internet-connected Telescopes at Las Cumbres Observatory Allow for Celestial Discoveries Around the Globe
Hannah Maerowitz
Science & Tech Editor
The first network of Internet-enabled telescopes is virtually in our backyard, with the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) situated only 2.3...
Preview: First Annual UCSB Womxn/Hacks Aims to Empower Female Programmers
Annie Huang
Staff Writer
UCSB will host its first hackathon specifically aimed towards women, Womxn/Hacks, this upcoming January. The event takes place over one weekend and...
New App Will “FLIP” the Way You Study
Annie Huang
As college students, we all have goals: study for our classes, get a workout in, develop our hobbies, or differentiate ourselves at our...
REEF Provides Hands-on Marine Life Education to All Ages
Hannah Maerowitz
Science & Tech Editor
Situated adjacent to Campus Point, the REEF (Research Experience and Education Facility) is an interactive aquarium that educates everyone from...
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...
Zab Zab: The Ultimate House Party App
Carmiya Baskin
Staff Writer
Zab Zab, a new app that connects party-goers with party hosts, is coming to UCSB. Derived from the Polish word zabawa, meaning...
Scientific Diving Certification Allows Students to Explore New Depths
Hannah Maerowitz
Science & Tech Editor
Although UCSB is well-known for its scenic surroundings, it is also proximate to some of the best diving sites in...
Former UCSB Film & Media Studies Department Chair Awarded MacArthur Fellowship
Hannah Maerowitz
Science & Tech Editor
A poet, an analytical chemist, a violinist, and a media scholar have all won the same award. This may sound...
Julia: A Solution to the Two-Language Programming Problem
Matt Shamshoian
Python. C++. C. R. This blur of programming languages can get a little confusing, even for the most seasoned computer scientists.
The confusion...
Earth Day is Every Day at UCSB
Anais Tournier
Staff Writer
Situated near the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Santa Barbara Channel, UCSB is located in one of the most beautiful regions of...
