Issue 24, Volume 90 2009-2010
Event Rates Fiscal Outlook
Friday, October 23, 2009
"Well, it looks like things are going to shit at the university," a student said to a friend as he filed out of yesterday's UC Commission on the Future Campus Forum. It was a sentiment shared by many present at the event, the first of a series of meetings scheduled for each of the 10 UC campuses.
L&S To See Stricter Class Repeat Policy
Friday, October 23, 2009
Beginning Winter Quarter, College of Letters and Science students will have to submit a petition in order to enroll in a class for a third time.
UC Delays Fee Hike
Friday, October 23, 2009
A University of California proposal to charge select undergraduate majors an additional $900 in tuition has been postponed indefinitely.
UCSB Alert System More Confusing Than Informative
Friday, October 23, 2009
After losing my appetite for the chili burger I concluded that UC Alert is one service I can do without -- and f**ck texting too!
Begakis Misses the Mark in Don't Ask, Don't Tell Piece
Friday, October 23, 2009
Steven Begakis' recent article "Military Culture Overrules Rights of Individual Soldiers" (Daily Nexus, Oct. 20, 2009) is a pile of steaming bullshit. He implies that when you join the military you check all your personal rights at the door in order to better serve your country. This is simply not true.
Military Maintains Policy for Discriminatory Reasons
Friday, October 23, 2009
The truth is there's no evidence or study showing that openly gay servicemen have a negative effect on the military. Most western nations, like Britain, Canada and Israel, have been allowing gays to serve openly for years without a negative impact on recruitment or morale.
Men's Soccer
Santa Barbara Set for Fracas With Fullerton
Friday, October 23, 2009
After over two weeks on the road, the #6 UCSB men's soccer team finally returns to Harder Stadium Saturday night for a showdown with conference foe Cal State Fullerton.
Feature Photo
Women's Volleyball
Friday, October 23, 2009
Currently fifth in the Big West standings, freshman outside Leah Sully and the UCSB women's volleyball team hit the road for a pair of crucial conference matches this weekend, playing #19 UCI on Friday and UCR on Saturday. UCR has the third best block defense in the league.
"Taconomics" Proves Non-nom
Friday, October 23, 2009
Did you all read that "investigative journalism" piece aptly titled, "Taconomics" in our fellow paper the other day?