Issue 31, Volume 83 2002-2003
Unarmed Man Robs Bank
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
The Goleta branch of Montecito Bank and Trust was robbed Monday afternoon when a single male suspect entered the bank and demanded cash from a teller.
Marshall Keeps 3rd District
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
On Tuesday night, 53 percent of voters decided not to remove 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall from office and replace her with former Sheriff Jim Thomas.
Locals Urge Students to Vote
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
On today's ballot, voters have several choices to make, from our next congresswoman and state governor to the new county deputy district attorney.
Software Error Lists Voters as Absentees
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
An anomaly in the county clerk office's voter registration software was responsible for many late-registered voters being erroneously marked as absentee voters at the county's polling locations
New Administrator To Focus on Design
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
UCSB has chosen UCLA Campus Architect and Director of Design Marc Fisher as the first Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Design and Facilities.
Davis Clinches 2nd Term as Governor
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Democratic Gov. Gray Davis defeated Republican businessman Bill Simon Tuesday in a tight contest to remain in office despite widespread voter dissatisfaction over his handling of California's energy crisis and budget deficit.
County Avoids Court, Settles Brutality Case
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Santa Barbara County will pay nearly $1 million to settle allegations that sheriff's deputies beat two people in May of last year.
Capps Retains Seat in Congress
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
In an overwhelming victory, Democratic congressional candidate Lois Capps took approximately 61 percent of the vote in Santa Barbara County and 60 percent district-wide.
Finance Board Allocates Funds to Theater Group
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Associated Students Finance Board continues to give money to student groups despite finance shortages, although they are receiving less money than they have in previous years.
Jackson Celebrates Landslide Win
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Long before the polls closed and even longer before the results were reported, the sign in front of a local cafŽ declared the election-night gathering for Hannah-Beth Jackson a "victory party."
Lab Rat: You Could Be Anywhere
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Since the stations know their true position, they can tell how accurate the satellites' information is and send it to GPS receivers to help correct them.
The Wednesday Hump
Keep Your Orifices Open
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
There is a sad truth to life around here: Despite being in one of the most open sexual times in history, we are still horribly sexually repressed.
Drugstore Cowboy: Thanks for All the Memories; Next Time Keep Your Hands Off
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
There are some places in this world where they cut off your hands for stealing. I think Isla Vista should be the place where you get your hands cut off for molesting people.
Russia's Tough Take on Terror Isn't So Different From Our Own
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Politics make for strange bedfellows but become stranger due to changing times. I was lucky enough to grow up during the climax period of the Cold War.
Students May Have a Lot to Say, but Technology Keeps Their Mouths Shut
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
All the commotion isn't coming from the crowd having a good time; rather it is the scattered voices yelling into their cell phones causing all the clamor.
The Readers' Voice
Everyone Should Have the Right to Help Save Another's Life
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Would you accept blood or bone marrow from a healthy male? Would your decision change if you knew that the person is gay, bisexual or queer-identified? Blood drives nationwide are forced to institute a U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated discrimination policy.
Think
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Water Skiing: Santa Barbara Jets to Wet 'n Wild Fun
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
What do you get when you combine a lake, a boat, and cute guys and girls in bathing suits? No, it's not the latest setup for a porn movie, it's just another day in the life of a member of the UCSB water-ski club team.
Women's Volleyball
Gauchos Host War on Floor vs. Waves
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
They say that your next match is always the biggest. If this statement holds true, then tonight's Central Coast showdown at the Thunderdome between #6 UCSB and #10 Pepperdine will be the most important match of this season for the Gaucho women's volleyball team.
Swimming: UCSB Swims Strong at Big West Shootout
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
The UCSB men's and women's swimming teams viewed the two-day Big West Shootout as their first opportunity to evaluate where they stand, but the mixed results did not help.
Men's Soccer
UCSB Fights Matadors
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
The Gauchos had the makings of great offense a year ago, but needed one more player to ignite the offense. Junior midfielder Memo Arzate, leading the Big West with 14 assists, has been that spark.
Cross Country: Santa Barbara Runnin' Right at Big West Championships
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Athletes train hard year round with the hope that, when it really counts, all the hard work will pay off. For the UCSB women's and men's cross country team, this diligence has paid off.
The Weatherpest
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
The weatherkitchen has a rat. It took up residence with us late last month, which was great because we were looking for a subletter anyway.
The Voting Game
Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Yesterday, I played the voting game. The objective: Make your way to your polling place, convince the poll workers that you are not an absentee voter, and cast your ballot.