Issue 22, Volume 90 2009-2010
Suspicious Activity Prompts Warnings
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
As police continue to investigate the cause of Monday's scare, university officials are questioning the effectiveness of the alert system that triggered the lockdown.
Foot Patrol Lays Out All Hallow's Eve Traffic Plan
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Associated Students hosted an hour-long town hall meeting last night to discuss Halloween preparation in Isla Vista.
Collective Elects Yang as Chair
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Chancellor Henry T. Yang was elected chair of the prestigious Association of American Universities yesterday.
SB Records Second Flu Casualty
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The H1N1 virus claimed another victim in Santa Barbara County last weekend with the death of a four-year-old boy.
Police Blotter
Police Blotter
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Fri., Oct. 16, 11:22 p.m. -- A group of men gathered around an empty lot at the corner of Camino Del Sur and Trigo Road caught the attention of Isla Vista's finest.
UCSB Dining Services Leads Charge to Go Green
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
UCSB Housing & Residential Services will host environmentally friendly events all week long in honor of national Campus Sustainability Day.
Library Stands Strong Despite Budget Woes
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Having worked under strict budgetary limitations for years, UCSB's Davidson Library is taking its financial cuts in stride.
Success in Search for Santa Barbara in Siena
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Seeing as I have been here for the past month, I have come to find a pizza stand where I can buy a slice, as large as half a Domino's pizza, that is only 3 euro; I can openly drink a beer in the streets without having to worry about a cop coming up to me on a horse and asking, "What is that in your hand, young lady?"; and that people will not judge you if they see you eating a gelato at 9 a.m. (well, at least not openly). Among all these great discoveries, I could sense that something was still missing in this new place I call home: the beach.
Everyone's an Accidental Voyeur in Isla Vista
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Unintentional voyeurism happens all the time in our little beachside community. I can personally attest to an impressively long and varied list of what I consider research and what authority figures consider "voyeurism." But before you write me off as a Carrie Bradshaw wannabe with binoculars and some extra batteries, let's play a little game.
Athletic Dept. Raises Stakes in Matchups With Mustangs
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
UCSB Athletics has a bit of a tradition when it comes to dominating the Big West. The Gauchos have won all but two Commissioner's Cups (given to the highest performing school across all sports) this millennium, and this year the teams are looking better than ever. With that success has come various rivalries over the years, from an Irvine curse in men's basketball to some Riverside bad blood on the women's side of the court. Northridge has always given the men's soccer team fits, and Long Beach State has put the pressure on the women's footie squad lately. But the one team that has consistently provided big matches across the board -- bringing the fans out no matter the time or place -- is Cal Poly. With this in mind, the UCSB and Cal Poly Athletic Depts. have announced the introduction of the Blue-Green Rivalry, making the passion and excitement the schools share official.
The Brah-zil Chronicles
Beach Disco Bonanza
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The crying shame about most American beaches is that they are damn cold when the sun goes down. We all love to frolic in the salty goodness and sandy stretches that beaches provide, sometimes without clothes and sometimes with board shorts and a surfboard to keep us gliding ecstatically through that blue wonderland. What Americans are missing out on, however, is the feeling of partying on a beach at night and sweating from the humid heat that never subsides in a tropical paradise. My cohorts and I spent last weekend at one of these majestic locales, because when the sun goes down, the subwoofers come out, and you are suddenly at a moonlit disco.
SB Paces Through Pre-Nationals
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Last Saturday, the UC Santa Barbara cross country team arrived in Terre Haute, Indiana to compete in the Pre-Nationals Invitational held at Indiana State. After a long day of running in the White Race, the men's team finished the day in 13th place with 408 points while the women's team finished in 32nd place with 849 points.
Romanti-Ezer
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Love Mexican food, but ready to stray from the Freebird's following? Whether you are looking for a delectable and affordable lunch, dinner or late night snack, Romanti-Ezer is sure to satisfy any craving with their stunning selection of authentic South of the Border fare. With homemade gorditas, taquitos and mouth-watering mole, this hole-in-the-wall eatery seriously spices up the standard burritos and nachos and will abre tus ojos to a whole new world of Mexican specialties.
A Bad Moon Rising
Wednesday, October 21, 2009