Issue 56, Volume 82 2001-2002
Davis Calls for Increase in UC Funds
Monday, January 14, 2002
Governor Gray Davis' proposed 2002-03 budget will increase the University of California's state-funded budget for 2002-03 by $5,934,000, an unanticipated bonus for the University at a time when the state is facing a projected $12 billion budget shortfall.
UC Seeks to Lead Suit Against Enron Executives
Monday, January 14, 2002
The University of California has joined a federal class action lawsuit against 29 senior executives of the Enron Corporation, the energy supplier for the UC and Cal State University.
A.S. Questions Reimbursement for College Republicans Lecture
Monday, January 14, 2002
A divided Associated Students Legislative Council will ask A. S. Finance Board to reconsider its decision to grant $1,250 to the College Republicans for a lecture they sponsored in early November at its meeting this afternoon.
Panel To Display Design for I.V. Peace Memorial
Monday, January 14, 2002
After six years of planning, the design for a monument honoring peaceful protestors will be exhibited at a discussion panel today at noon in Corwin Pavilion.
Feature Photo: Take Me to Your Weeder
Monday, January 14, 2002
Jeff and Lise Goddard from UCSB's Marine Science Institute document the frequency of sargassum muticum, or strangleweed, which was introduced to the area through Japanese oyster shipments in the 1940s.
If You'll Recall, I Had Nothing to Do With It
Monday, January 14, 2002
There have been a few letters suggesting I have played a pivotal role in the Goleta Project Area Committee flag incident and the recall efforts of 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall.
Red Tape: Above Streetlights, Bathed in Starlight
Monday, January 14, 2002
At the coastline, sailboats and oil platforms take up the shining torch, stretching out toward the horizon where they meet the sky, and turn the entire world into one giant field of stars.
Men's Basketball
Tigers Derail UCSB During Second Half
Monday, January 14, 2002
Figuring they would cruise ahead of the University of Pacific after Thursday's near-debacle at Northridge, the UCSB men's basketball players never saw the Tigers pounce on them in the second half.
Women's Basketball
UCSB Heads Toward Pac-10 Land
Monday, January 14, 2002
The UCSB women's basketball team steps out of conference for its next two games, starting today with a showdown against Pac-10 member Arizona. The Gauchos will then head north to Corvalis, Oregon to take on Oregon State.
Men's Volleyball
Santa Barbara Notches Second Place at E-Bar Tournament; Falls to Arizona
Monday, January 14, 2002
After capturing the Millie Severson Tournament last weekend, the UCSB men's volleyball team went into this weekend's 38th annual Elephant Bar Invitational with high hopes and plenty of confidence.
Sports Feature Photo: Put Your Knees In It
Monday, January 14, 2002
The Cart of Darkness
Monday, January 14, 2002
There are many professions which deal with the dark aspects of humanity: doctors, divorce lawyers and journalists are just a few.
They’re a Deal at $130.
Monday, January 14, 2002
Sneakers reached the limits of tasteful, sensible design in the late eighties. Since then sneakers have splintered into the cross trainer, the tennis shoe, the basketball shoe ...