Issue 71, Volume 83 2002-2003
IVFP Reports Stabbing Cases
Thursday, February 6, 2003
On Sunday, Feb. 2 around 2:00 a.m., residents at the Theta Chi fraternity house were having a get-together when they noticed 19-year-old Robert Sunkees allegedly stabbing the exterior of the perimeter fence.
New Wetlands To Clean Lagoon Water
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Last summer, Lagoon Park Project workers completed construction of 1,300 feet of wetlands that will serve as natural filters for storm runoff. The construction of Manzanita Village provided $200,000 in funding for the already-completed Phase One.
UCSB Hillel To Host Hawaiian Valentine's Event for All Faiths
Thursday, February 6, 2003
UCSB Hillel is holding its third annual Valentine's Day event, the Kosher Love Luau, tonight at 7:30 at the Hillel building in Isla Vista. The event will feature singles-night dating games, a mock "Dismissed" video and a date auction.
A.S. Reviews Financial Woes, Beach Seawall
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Investments Advisory Chair Todd Roberson gave a report on Leg Council finances before the council moved on to pass a resolution opposing the Goleta Beach seawall. A.S. invests in mutual funds to supplement its student funding.
Police Blotter
February 5, 2003
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thursday, February 6, 2003
A Not-So-Sporting Chance
Thursday, February 6, 2003
In case you haven't heard, you too can win tuition free for the 2003-04 school year, all you need to do is attend the game, have your name called from the student directory, make it to the floor in two minutes' time and sink a basket from the half-court line.
Students Need a Greener Place to Play
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Of course, I am speaking of the ducks that used to call Storke Plaza reflecting pool home. The pool, once a shimmering image of Storke Tower and blue sky, vanished around September and left in its place a large, ugly pit that serves no other purpose other than to expand the Nexus Frisbee practice area.
Women's Basketball
Revenge Is Sweet
Thursday, February 6, 2003
The #17 UCSB women's basketball team avenged a Jan. 18 nine point loss to Pacific on Wednesday night by thrashing the Tigers 66-37 in the Thunderdome.
Men's Basketball
Gauchos Court Utah State
Thursday, February 6, 2003
The Gauchos will square off against Utah State tonight at 7 in the Thunderdome for a chance at first place in the Big West Conference. Briefly in first place last week, UCSB has a shot at climbing to the top in the friendly confines of the Thunderdome.
Add a Little Spice to Make Things Nice
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Pepper is signed to Volcom Entertainment and consists of Bret Bollinger on bass and vocals, KaleoWassman on guitar and vocals, and Yesod Williams on drums. Their "Kona-dub-rock," as it's been coined, melts'80s influences like the Police with the classic reggae of Steel Pulse.
Tummy Turning Toons
Thursday, February 6, 2003
What noise does a bunny rabbit make as it flies through a running jet engine? What about a beaver wearing construction boots stomping out the flaming carcass of formerly cute she-skunk?
Movie Review
Failure to Recruit
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Where have all the average films gone, a long time passing? Where have all the B movies gone, a long time ago? They've gone to the shelves of the local video store, every one, there to be rented one night when bored with nothing better to do.
CD Review
Various Artists | Morvern Callar | Warp Records
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Warp Records may have taken a gamble by releasing a soundtrack to a movie most people won't see, but "Morvern Callar" will be known for this very soundtrack alone. The film is not at all about broken condoms and dirty needles, though one might be fooled upon first listen.
CD Review
Johnny Marr + The Healers | Boomslang | BMG
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Johnny Marr was in The Smiths, or, more accurately, that well-dressed band from the '80s fronted by Morrissey. Although never in the limelight after The Smiths dissolved, Marr has played an active role in many groundbreaking British bands such as Electronic and The Thef.
KCSB Hip Hop Top Ten: week ending 2/6/03
Thursday, February 6, 2003
1) Mr. Lif | I Phantom | Def Jux2) Embedded Music | The Bedford Files | Embedded3) Daedelus | The Quiet Party | Plug Research
Artsweek Calendar
February 6, 2003 - February 12, 2003
Thursday, February 6, 2003
Ever wonder why kids are terrified by clowns? Go find out at the Majestic Ventura Theatre when it hosts the rap-rock sounds of the Insane Clown Posse.
Man vs. Machine: Who Will Win?
Thursday, February 6, 2003
It's registration time again and I would like to take a moment of silence to mourn the passing of registration by telephone. RBT gave you something to hate. There was a person on the other end of the line - perhaps a recorded one, but a person nonetheless.