Issue 12, Volume 90 2009-2010
Capitol Center To Close
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The University of California Center at Sacramento is shutting its doors due to a lack of funding, but officials say the program could potentially resurface in a different UC setting.
Local Dies; Test Points to Swine Flu as Cause
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
An adolescent girl died from a probable case of the H1N1 virus in Santa Barbara Saturday, marking the first death from swine flu in the county.
Lichtenstein Lectures on Retail Giant
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
According to UCSB labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein, judgment day may be fast approaching for revolutionary retail giant Wal-Mart.
SolarCity Blazes Sun-Powered Trail
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The Golden State is set to capitalize on all its sunshine with the construction of the world's first solar-powered electric car corridor.
Web Site Looks to Digitize Rent
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Paying rent may be less of a hassle if Isla Vista landlords choose to make use of a new Web site designed to alleviate monthly payment problems.
Philanthropists Help to Soothe Budget Woes
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The Campaign for UC Santa Barbara -- a fundraising effort started by the campus in 2000 to attract donations -- has brought in a total of $548 million dollars since its inception.
Racking up a Score -- Not Really So Cool Anymore
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Since most of us aren't 7 feet tall and the most dominant basketball player of our generation, it might be depressing to think that we will never be as "studly" as a basketball sensation, a legendary rockstar or the founder of Playboy. But not to worry, fellas.
U.S. Effort in Afghanistan Needs More Time to Succeed
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Ms. Aljawad and Mr. Morosin's article, "Only Responsible Action in Afghanistan Is to Leave" (Oct. 2, 2009) is an unsubstantiated piece of work. They claim America invaded Afghanistan to "strengthen what is in fact an empire and to render it unchallengeable." If there is one place for an empire to go and prosper, it is definitely not Afghanistan.
Men's Soccer
Rivalry Returns to SB
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
This year, the Mustangs started off the season with high expectations but faltered against a tough nonconference schedule. However, they may have found their groove of late and are off to a 2-0 conference start. The Gauchos, meanwhile, are a top-10 squad riding high on a 3-0 drubbing of national powerhouse Indiana on national television. But you can bet the farm that both teams will come out fired up and ready to give it their all.
Club Soccer
Mustangs Tie Up Gauchos
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Following a heartbreaker in last week's loss to USF, the UCSB men's soccer club hoped for a much-needed win Saturday night when archrival Cal Poly came to town, but could only manage a 2-2 tie when all was said and done.
'Chos Dismantle Foes
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The UCSB women's soccer club opened their season in a big way this past weekend, playing and winning two games in two days. Coming off an undefeated season in which they won their second straight National Championship, Santa Barbara is on the right track to repeat.
New Kids on the Block
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The Freshmen Disillusionment
Wednesday, October 7, 2009