Cops Book Literary Larcenist
In a midday foot pursuit, UCSB Bookstore security chased and detained a suspect who allegedly snatched over $400 worth of textbooks. At approximately 12:15 p.m., UC Police Dept. officers responded to a reported shoplifter fleeing the bookstore. Officers converged on the Music Building, immediately east of Storke Plaza, in an effort to locate the suspect. When police arrived, two Bookstore asset protection employees were pinning the suspect to the ground in the hallway of Karl Geiringer Hall.
UCSB Battles Back Against Fullerton
The UCSB men’s basketball team has been waiting for things to click all year long. The Gauchos battled back on Thursday night to squeeze by Cal State Fullerton, 98-95, in double overtime on the road to snap their two-game losing streak.
All Fridays Are Good
I’ve been hearing a lot about the new movie, “The Passion of the Christ.” I was wondering, though: Why “the” Christ? I guess there could be confusion if they left “the” out.
Why, I Think He’s Kerrific!
Lately there have been many attempts to paint presidential hopeful Sen. John Kerry as an unpatriotic, unprincipled nominee. Republicans and his Democratic opponents suggest that Kerry changes his mind on major issues as often as the Bush administration blurts out the phrase “weapons of mass destruction.”
Treatment Makes Bladder-Busting Worm Squirm
UCSB donated patent rights for the first time on Feb. 24 for a novel type of medical treatment that could benefit millions worldwide.
W. Basketball: Trojans Overwhelm SB in L.A.
Maybe beating up on Big West Conference schools isn’t so bad after all. After winning 10 consecutive Big West Conference games, the UCSB women’s basketball team lost to Pac-10 opponent USC 76-61 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on Thursday night.
Invest in California’s Education – Vote for Proposition 55
A key issue on the March 2 ballot is Proposition 55, a bond measure that would provide funding for education facilities throughout California. Prop 55 would ease overcrowding in schools and make overdue safety repairs in California’s public schools, from kindergarten to high school.
Firefighters Return to Safe Workplace
County firefighters returned to UCSB’s station Friday after a three-week absence. The UCSB Fire Dept. evacuated its firefighters from the Public Safety Building – which also houses the campus police department and communications services – after employees from several agencies complained of health problems.
Teenagers Smoke Out Law-Breaking Vendors
The sale of tobacco products to minors has doubled in the past year, according to a recent survey conducted by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Dept.
Gauchos Smack Tritons at Rob
Securing a win before facing a strong Long Beach State, the UCSB men’s volleyball team defeated Division II UC San Diego in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation three-game sweep last night in Rob Gym.