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...
Orcas: Not Doing So Whale
Shiloh Kluding
Although the release of "Blackfish" in 2013 spurred some public concern for orcas in captivity, wild orcas remain threatened by human encroachment. Off...
Drone Use in the Entertainment Industry and Beyond
Jessica Gang
Opinions Editor
Ever since drone usage has increased in the military, they have been viewed as instruments that push the boundaries of science and...
Facebook Removes Blueprints for 3D Printed Guns
Minh Hua
Campus Beat Reporter
On August 9, Facebook announced that it will remove content from its site that provides instructions for 3D printing firearms. This...
Platform Holly Decommissioned
Quincy Lee
Science & Tech Editor
Platform Holly, the iconic structure off the coast of Goleta, will be the first oil rig off the coast of...
