Issue 89, Volume 82 2001-2002
Select Your Local Sheriff
Monday, March 4, 2002
Whoever the new county sheriff is, if he keeps all his campaign promises, Isla Vista won't see much change - at least not for the worse.
Judge Drops One Charge in I.V. Case
Monday, March 4, 2002
A superior court judge on Monday dismissed one of the felony charges brought against five of eight defendants in a videotaped assault case that occurred in Isla Vista in September 2000.
Hey Mr. Postman, Got a Letter for Me
Monday, March 4, 2002
A wise man once said a picture is worth a thousand words. But for some residents of the Buena Vista Care Center, a thousand words is all that's needed to put a smile on their faces.
Developers Offer to Donate Ellwood Land for Tax Credit
Monday, March 4, 2002
The development partnership that owns most of the Ellwood bluffs has proposed giving up 18 acres of land as permanent open space in exchange for a $5 million to 6 million tax credit from the state.
CCS Cancels 4 Colloquia Classes
Monday, March 4, 2002
Orgies do not keep rock stars or politicians from their work, but the same cannot be said for student-led classes at UCSB.
Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect Again
Monday, March 4, 2002
Sheriff's detectives rearrested a 19-year-old man suspected of armed bank robbery last Friday because they believed the suspect was going to flee Goleta in order to avoid prosecution.
CCC To Assess Impact of Cable on Fishing Nets
Monday, March 4, 2002
Central Coast fishermen are catching underwater cables on their fishing trips in addition to fish, prompting the California Coastal Commission to take a closer look at the cables in its April meeting.
Speakers Debate How to Mix Freedom, Safety
Monday, March 4, 2002
Former FBI and CIA Director William Webster and American Civil Liberties Union President Nadine Strossen debated the tensions between national security and personal liberty Sunday afternoon.
Lab Begins Search for New Director
Monday, March 4, 2002
Six months from now, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will have a new director. It just won't be an easy decision.
The Police Report: March 4, 2002
Monday, March 4, 2002
At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 the Isla Vista Foot Patrol received a call from a married couple concerned about a 22-year-old male lying in the road on the 700 block of Camino Corto.
Coroner Says Lydon Dies of Viral Infection
Monday, March 4, 2002
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department Corner's office has determined that UCSB freshman Leo Lydon died of natural causes.
Feature Photo: Nothing to See Here Folks
Monday, March 4, 2002
Surfrider Works to Protect Local Shores
Monday, March 4, 2002
Eight years after its formation, the UCSB chapter of Surfrider seems to be working harder than ever to protect the local coastline.
SB Holds Vigil for Victim of Alleged Hate Crime
Monday, March 4, 2002
Nearly 500 Santa Barbara community members held a candlelight vigil Monday night for the victim of a murder last week.
Voter Map
Monday, March 4, 2002
Daily Nexus Election Endorsements: Ugo "Butch" Arnoldi, Sheriff-Coroner
Monday, March 4, 2002
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi does not bullshit anyone. Arnoldi isn't much of a politician, but he's one heck of a cop. The Daily Nexus strongly endorses Ugo Peter "Butch" Arnoldi for Sheriff-Coroner.
Staff Editorial
Come to Life & Vote
Monday, March 4, 2002
There's an anecdote, possibly fictitious, about voting in Texas. Lyndon Johnson lost his first race for congress and heard that his opponent had put dead people on the rolls. When the next election rolled around, "Landslide" Lyndon figured there was no reason that dead Democrats shouldn't be able to vote as well.
Daily Nexus Election Endorsements: Larry Herrera, Clerk-Recorder-Assessor
Monday, March 4, 2002
By far the most important duty of the clerk-recorder-assessor's office is making sure every vote is counted and that as many people as possible vote - Larry Herrera is the most qualified candidate for that job.
Nexus Wrongly Criticized Homeless Needs, Advocate
Monday, March 4, 2002
I can gently take getting bashed by the Nexus because I'm not the only one in town who bears the brunt of criticism.
California Proposition Endorsements: March 5, 2002
Monday, March 4, 2002
The Nexus endorsements are intended to serve as a guide for the readership. Individuals are strongly encouraged to seek further information and come to a decision on their own.
Living Without Vowels: Is a Ph.D Worth the Trouble of Going Down on Your Knees?
Monday, March 4, 2002
Ah, week nine, how I love thee. With you comes the deluge of final papers, homework assignments and late nights filled with caffeine and frantic reading, trying to catch up with the syllabus the professor never quite stuck to in the first place.
Shelters Can Best Provide for People On the Streets
Monday, March 4, 2002
Isla Vistans campaigning to let the homeless sleep in the park mean well, but they should aim higher than the right to sleep outside.
Women's Basketball
French Earns 300 Big Ones
Monday, March 4, 2002
But French and UCSB showed no signs of slowing down this weekend, claiming their seventh straight Big West Title with victories over Cal State Fullerton and UC Riverside.
Baseball: Waves Put Brakes on Santa Barbara
Monday, March 4, 2002
The UCSB baseball team had been hoping to ride the Waves to victory this weekend. Instead, it got caught in an undertow.
Men's Basketball
Gauchos Pull Away From Highlanders
Monday, March 4, 2002
The Gauchos pulled away from Riverside in the final four minutes for a 80-58 victory Saturday night at the Thunderdome to send senior centers Adama Ndiaye and Mike Vukovich out on a winning note.
Softball: UCSB Struggles in Red Desert Classic
Monday, March 4, 2002
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. At least that's what the UCSB softball team hopes after going 1-4 at the Red Desert Classic in Utah last weekend.
Men's Volleyball
Miscues Hurt UCSB Against No. 1 UCLA
Monday, March 4, 2002
Santa Barbara lost the emotional battle at Rob Gym to the Bruins 3-1. The Bruins knocked off UCSB and its six-match winning streak by a score of 30-26, 29-31, 30-23, 30-23.
Men's Gymnastics: Gauchos Find Balance, Eye Post Season
Monday, March 4, 2002
This time of the year there is always talk about bubble teams, those living on the edge between making the postseason and hitting the golf course early. The UCSB men's gymnastics team can be added to the list of teams hoping its bubble doesn't burst.
Sports Feature Photo: Who's the Mann?
Monday, March 4, 2002
Pilot to Bombardier
Monday, March 4, 2002
I have seen many pets accompany their owners on campus: dogs, cats, ferrets and the occasional iguana. All of these animals have one thing in common: They are easily tethered to one's wrist and have bowel control.
Weather: Political Tool
Monday, March 4, 2002
Today you must do your patriotic duty and vote candidates into political offices you vaguely understand.