Issue 117, Volume 82 2001-2002
D.A. Plays IVTV Footage
Friday, May 3, 2002
As families of both the victims and the defendant looked on tearfully, District Attorney Patrick McKinley showed a packed courtroom footage of the aftermath of the incident for which David Attias stands trial.
Rival Parties Clash in A.S. Over Budget
Friday, May 3, 2002
It took about five hours, but the Gauchoholic Party concluded Wednesday night's marathon Associated Students Legislative Council meeting with a victory and a 2002-2003 budget that cuts all funding to student groups.
Physicist Withdraws Candidacy for Lab Director
Friday, May 3, 2002
UC President Richard Atkinson and the regents postponed appointing a new director for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory after United States Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham made inquiries regarding the professional history of the UC's first choice for the position.
Goleta Discusses Moratorium Extension
Friday, May 3, 2002
The Goleta City Council is debating whether or not to extend the current building moratorium in the new city to curb coastal development. The council voted to schedule a public hearing on May 6 to address the possibility of extending the 45-day coastal zone moratorium.
Dance Group To Perform for Cinco de Mayo
Friday, May 3, 2002
This year's theme is "Cruzando Fronteras," and the event will feature dance troupes from Las Aguilas High School, Isla Vista Elementary School and Danzantes Aztecas, a local Aztec dance group, as well as a Chicano theater group from UCSB called Teatro de Nepal.
UC Holds Conference on Economic Legacy of Slavery
Friday, May 3, 2002
Reparations for descendents of slaves is just one topic of discussion at "Legacy of Slavery: Unequal Exchange," a conference which began yesterday and will continue through Saturday.
New Policies in Isla Vista Include Parental Notification Program
Friday, May 3, 2002
The Parental Notification Program, which will go into effect Fall Quarter 2002, will send the parents of UCSB students arrested for alcohol or drug-related offenses a letter to notify them of the arrest.
Saturday Night Block Party Offers Alcohol-Free Alternative
Friday, May 3, 2002
For those looking to party on a block other than 6600 Del Playa Drive, the second annual Isla Vista Block Party will take place Saturday night to provide an alcohol-free event for the community.
Board Supports Need for Admissions Exams
Friday, May 3, 2002
The UCSB division of the Academic Senate unanimously endorsed a proposal to continue the use of standardized tests in the University of California admissions process on Thursday.
Feature Photo: Ready to Rumble
Friday, May 3, 2002
Two-time champion Alex Osante and Dustin Graybell weigh in at Woodstock's for Pi Kappa Alpha's Fight Night XI. The event is tonight in the Thunderdome.
Feature Photo: The Partridge Family, Revisioned
Friday, May 3, 2002
Hal Kopeikon, a professor in the UCSB Psychology Dept., plays bass in the I.V. garage band K, which includes his two sons Zak (middle) and Mason (left), with family friend Aaron on drums. The band, played Thursday at Giovanni's and rocked the house with an entertaining mix of original songs and crowd favorite cover songs by Weezer and Blink 182. Visit them at www.ktheband.com.
UCSB Briefs: May 3, 2002
Friday, May 3, 2002
Gov. Gray Davis authorized an education bond package April 26 that will allocate $23.35 billion to improving physical facilities of public schools throughout the state; it is the largest such package in California history.
Staff Editorial
Clowning Around
Friday, May 3, 2002
Out-going Gauchoholic Leggies at Wednesday night's Leg Council provided more fun for Daily Nexus reporters than a massive clown orgy, it was also an act of pure spite and bad form.
No One Is Laughing at Racist Abercrombie & Fitch Shirts
Friday, May 3, 2002
As an Asian-American, I was pretty pissed off when I read the recent articles on Abercrombie & Fitch featuring negative, stereotypical images of Asians on their new line of T-shirts.
The Mongoose
Wily Vipers Burn Associated Students Behind Them
Friday, May 3, 2002
In tactics reminiscent of Marshal Georgi K. Zhukov's, Representative Martin T. Doyle is burning every financial field and shooting every cash cow that SAC forces could find useful, and a great deal besides.
The Readers' Voice
Night, Weekend Parking Fees Are Unjust and We Must Fight the University on This
Friday, May 3, 2002
Did I read correctly in April 29th's Nexus that UCSB has found a new way to swindle money out of the student body? Please tell me it is not true that "Parking Services will charge $2 per night/weekend for undergraduates."
The Readers' Voice
There's at Least One Reader Who Enjoys Kent's 'Wednesday Hump' Sex Columns
Friday, May 3, 2002
I would like you to know that I personally enjoy Sarah Kent's sex columns. I actually look forward to them. I do find it puzzling that anyone can really take offense to what she writes about
Baseball: UCSB Aims High Against Riverside
Friday, May 3, 2002
The UCSB baseball team will host Riverside this weekend in a three-game series at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium. The Gauchos will hope to vault over the Highlanders.
Softball: Santa Barbara Gears Up for Homestand
Friday, May 3, 2002
The UCSB softball team saw its eight-game winning streak end Wednesday, losing both games of its doubleheader in evening games at Fresno State.
Track: Gauchos Ready for Home Invite
Friday, May 3, 2002
The top Santa Barbara distance runners will travel to Palo Alto to compete in the Cardinal Qualifier Friday at Stanford. The Cardinal Qualifier is one of the premier distance meets in the country every season
I'll Be a Millionaire
Friday, May 3, 2002
Scientists recently announced the development of Radio-Controlled Rats(tm)(c)(r), rats with electrodes in their brains that can be made to perform different tasks.