Issue 24, Volume 82 2001-2002
The New Pantheon
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
His name is Zeus. He rules his domain with an iron fist. But he's not a Greek god. He's not human, either. He's your new surgeon.
UCSB Debates Parking Fee Increase
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
The university is proposing a 42 percent parking fee increase in January to fund a $26 million parking structure on Lot 10.
The Aids Epidemic in South Africa
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
Some of us spent last summer schooling, working or lounging, but senior film studies major Dion Mucciacito spent his summer revolutionizing his outlook on the world.
Private Study Sees Fiscal Trouble for Proposed Cityhood
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
A report released last week by California Economic Forecast claims that the proposed city of Goleta could face a decade of deficits if cityhood - the Measure H proposal - is approved by voters on Nov. 6.
New Study Asserts Benefits of Home Counseling
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
Seven thousand, four hundred ninety-eight cases of child abuse were reported in Santa Barbara County last year, some of which, based on a recent study by UCSB professor Daphne Bugental, might have been prevented with home counseling.
No One Rallies Around the Flag Like A Moron
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
There's just something about trying times that brings out the worst in people. While most would resort to anger or fear, Americans have a distinctive talent for falling back on their ability to be inhumanly stupid.
Reactionary Pacifists Need to Support the Fight for Justice
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
The only thing worse than a knee-jerk use of U.S. force is a knee-jerk reaction against the use of force to defend our country.
Women's Volleyball
Gauchos Plunder Vandals, Utah State
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
With an overall record of just 12-9, most would not expect that the #23 UCSB women’s volleyball team would be in a good position this late in the season.
Women's Soccer
UCSB Tops Utah State, Idaho
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
What do you get when you combine the rookie class of the UCSB women's soccer team and two matches at Harder Stadium in the second weekend of Big West play? A clean sweep.
Women's Swimming: Gauchos Defeat Beavers, Fall to Bruins in Tri-Meet
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
On a cloudy and overcast Friday afternoon at Campus Pool, the defending 2001 Big West Champion, the UCSB women's swim team, took on 2001 Pac-10 Champion UCLA and Oregon State in a three-way meet.
From the Cheap Seats: Rams' Canidate Shines in Starting Role; Chicago's Rookies Shine
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
Just when you thought you had seen it all from the greatest show on earth, the St. Louis Rams and Head Coach Mike Martz pull a new rabbit out of their hat.