Issue 27, Volume 83 2002-2003
Capps, Rogers Fill Coffers
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Two of the three congressional candidates for the 22nd District are working with a combined campaign budget of close to three million dollars.
Police Prepare for Halloween
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Tonight, compared to previous Halloweens, there will be an increased presence of officers to enforce the Festival Ordinance and prevent an excess of alcohol-related dangers.
1 Floor Up, 2 to Go on New Science Building
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Workers constructing the new Engineering Science building completed the first of three floors recently for the $39.7 million structure.
Grower Parades Portly Pumpkin
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Every Halloween, Greenhouse Gardens Project member Bill Trautwein parades his giant pumpkin around the streets of Isla Vista on the back of his truck for the amusement local residents.
UCSB Student May Face Fraud Charges
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept., the FBI and the Internet auction company eBay are investigating suspected computer sales fraud by one or more UCSB students.
Isla Vista Offers Sober D’a de los Muertos Festival
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
The event - organized by the I.V. Recreation and Parks District, UCSB, Associated Students and other local groups - will feature live music, food and carnival games.
Community Grieves at Vigil for Slain Woman
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
More than 100 students, staff and community members mourned the loss of a Bay Area teenager last night in Storke Plaza. The vigil was held in honor of 17-year-old Gwen Araujo, who was murdered at a party on Oct. 3 after two other teenagers discovered she was transgender.
University Aims for Safe, Local Ghoulish Fun
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
UCSB has Halloween events planned for its residents, but they happen to coincide with Parents' and Family Weekend, which has also been scheduled for this weekend.
Bikepath Work Eases Ride for Local Cyclists
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
The ride to school for some UCSB students is now a little smoother and less likely to result in a crippling vehicular accident. The Santa Barbara Public Works Dept. has completed repairs on three local bike paths.
I.V. Pub To Upgrade Menu, Liquor License
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Dublin's Sports Grill, located on the corner of Pardall Road and Embarcadero Del Norte, is in the process of upgrading its beer and wine license to a full service liquor license, which will allow the business to serve hard liquor.
UC Briefs: October 29, 2002
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
The University of California is making free online preparation for tests like the SAT and the ACT available through the Internet in an attempt to aid students who cannot pay for preparatory classes.
A.S. Focuses on Events, Postpones Business
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Associated Students Legislative Council convened last night for a short and uneventful meeting and then adjourned for the week. A bill to amend the Associated Students Program Board Code was postponed and a resolution to encourage students to vote was withdrawn.
Killing Us (Not So) Softly
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Physics Researcher Accepts Grant
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
A UC Santa Barbara assistant professor was recently awarded a $625,000 grant by the Packard Foundation to help further her work in astrophysics.
Police Blotter
October 31, 2002
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
When officers asked Miss Boohoo to empty the contents of her purse, her support group slowly began to back away, apparently sensing that her night of sorrow had not yet ended. She was carrying false identification.
A.S. It Is: Redevelopment Blues
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Parking, parking, parking; less spots to park in and a whole lot more parking fees.
Party Like It's 1989
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Waking up on Halloween was like waking up Christmas morning, only instead of presents you got drunk. I hold back a tear when I think that no one will ever again know the unadulterated joy of the party that was Halloween in I.V.
The Wednesday Hump
These Tasty Oral Tips Come Straight From the Horse's Mouth
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
An Isla Vista Halloween brings out the Britney in every girl who would otherwise dress no sexier than a pencil case. It can bring the 6-foot-tall bong out in every male daydreamer. It is a time of mystery and magic.
Students Should Take an Interest in Our Nation's Future
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Our collective fates and the fates of tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians are being decided upon at this very moment by the Bush administration, who now have complete congressional authority to use military force whenever they deem it necessary.
Blame Marshall and Students for I.V.'s Bad Rap
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Since a great deal of us students currently reside in Isla Vista, whenever something goes wrong, the finger gets directly pointed at us. I.V. has degenerated into a poster-, trash- and graffiti-ridden town that is getting more and more dangerous to live in.
The Readers' Voice
A.S. Should Keep a Closer Eye on RecCen Pool Use
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
I'm a little disturbed to read that the water polo team is using the RecCen pool. The RecCen is chartered to be used for recreation, not for intercollegiate sports.
The Readers' Voice
No One Marshals Support for the Environment Like Gail
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
In our county, these same kinds of special interests have bankrolled a recall to try to remove one of our strongest environmental defenders: Supervisor Gail Marshall.
The Readers' Voice
Daily Nexus Art Isn't Racist; It's a Part of My Childhood
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
In response to Alice Shin's article about Rad Sechrist's drawing, I would like to point out to you that Rad didn't pull that drawing out of his butt.
Men's Soccer
UCSB Faces Anteaters in Key Big West Match
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
While the outcome of Sunday's game against top-ranked Indiana may not have been to their liking, the 17th ranked Gauchos proved to last year's NCAA runner-up and the rest of the nation that they belong.
Women's Volleyball
UCSB Hopes to Remain Perfect
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
For the last couple of months, the #5 UCSB women's volleyball team has been on a magical carpet ride. The Gauchos have already exceeded the expectations those around them set for the 2002 season.
Men's Water Polo: 49ers, Bears Drown Gauchos at Rec
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
The UCSB men's water polo team literally swallowed its pride this weekend after suffering losses to both UC Berkeley and Long Beach State.
Men's Soccer
Gauchos Maul Anteaters
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
If the UCSB men's soccer team learned anything from playing then #1 Indiana on Sunday, the squad learned how to bounce back from a loss.
Cross Country: Santa Barbara Runs Toward Finish Line at Championships
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
The Gauchos head into this Saturday's Big West Championship meet in Riverside looking to finally cash in and realize their great potential.
Men's Tennis: Santa Barbara Nets Results at Omni
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Last weekend, at the Omni Hotels Region VIII-South Championships hosted by Pepperdine University, UCSB men's tennis players Alex Anselme and Mirco Schwindt reflected the concept that destiny is not a matter of chance, but of choice.
Glory Be, the Funk's on Artsweek
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
What Would Bootsy Do? And more importantly, why should you want to know? When Parliament Funkadelic comes to the Thunderdome on Sunday (tickets are $18 for students, available at the A.S. Ticket Office), there will be one notable exception.
Movie Review | Punch-Drunk Love: 1-900-DIAL-A-PLOT
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
"Punch-Drunk Love" provides a menagerie of oddities, and fails to make any of them very interesting. Sadly enough, "Punch-Drunk Love" is based on a true story.
Picture Perfect
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
World-renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry is no stranger to danger - he once crossed the Pakistan border disguised as a rebel, just to take pictures.
CD Review
Bjork | Bjork's Greatest Hits | Elektra
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
The album is not meant as reminiscences on a dwindling career, nor as a psychoticbumpschool, but rather as a comprehensive slate-cleaning after Vespertine.
CD Review
The Donnas | Spend the Night | Atlantic
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Lately I've been craving some girl punk, and good girl punk can be hard to find. The female voice isn't necessarily suited to screaming, and "singing punk" is something of an oxymoron. Thank god for the Donnas.
CD Review
The Transplants | s/t | Epitaph Rocket from the Crypt | Live from Camp X-Ray | Vagrant
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
In fact, the Transplants would do well to figure out what genre they want to be and then stick with it. The first song on the album, "Romper Stomper," has a heavier, metal sound.
The Bootzilla Five-Point Plan
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Point 1: The eerie similarities between "You Know You're Right" and Weekend at Bernie's. Two living guys sponging off a dead guy.
Artsweek Calendar
Ocober. 31 - Novemeber 7, 2002
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Pop quiz, hot shot: what do you get when you cross souvlaki and Mariah Carey? Greek divas!! At 8 tonight you can catch Maria Farantouri and Mary— performing modern Greek pop in Campbell Hall.
Step Away From the Car
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
The weatherneighbor’s car alarm went off at 4 in the morning and clamored for half an hour. Cries of “Asshole!” and “Turn it off!” resounded from down the block. I was about to go knock on the door and complain when I thought of a better solution.
Happy Halloween
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Halloween, midterms, and Parents' Weekend. There is truly something evil about the season. At the very least, it will get things over with.