Issue 73, Volume 83 2002-2003
'NASA Will Move On,' Official Says
Monday, February 10, 2003
In recent days, the national media has been filled with wild speculation concerning the shuttle disaster. Dr. Kenneth Baldwin of UC Irvine is a biophysicist and one of four UC professors who serve on the NASA Advisory Council, which reports directly to the agency administrator. Here is what he had to say.
Local Judge Pleads Not Guilty
Monday, February 10, 2003
Superior Court Judge Diana Hall is contesting the six criminal counts she faces, including a felony count for driving under the influence on Dec. 21. A sheriff's deputy pulled Hall over at gunpoint just over a mile from her house and arrested her after she failed a sobriety test.
Pi Kappa Alpha Works Up a Sweat at Coal Oil Point
Monday, February 10, 2003
Sweaty with exertion, bent over in effort, 40 members of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity came together last Saturday to clear weeds and pull out rusty fence posts and pipes from the Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve.
Breakfast Club Seeks Kitchen to Call Home
Monday, February 10, 2003
Until it finds a place to stay, the Breakfast Club and its plan to provide free hot breakfasts for the needy are on hold. Although it has enthusiasm, a little bit of money and volunteers already lined up, the program is stalled for lack of a sink and a microwave.
Four Armed Men Rob Bank of America Branch
Monday, February 10, 2003
Moments before the Calle Real branch of the Bank of America closed at 6 p.m. on Friday, four armed and hooded men entered, threatened to shoot anyone who might interfere and stole an undisclosed amount of money.
In Service to Us All
Monday, February 10, 2003
Frog Legs Sauteed in Oil
Monday, February 10, 2003
The biggest outcry against U.S. military action on Iraq comes from France. Given the current situation with Iraq, the French government has zero room to talk, as it would show its true intentions, past and present. But talk they do and a quite lot at that.
Firearms Violence Is Just a Symptom of the War on Drugs
Monday, February 10, 2003
Gun control advocates are always quick to point out the high number of fatalities due to gun homicides. My question is what percentage of these gun fatalities is related to our failed war on drugs?
Sushi Teri Stinks Worse Than Any Raw Fish in the World
Monday, February 10, 2003
Last week, I stopped into the new Sushi Teri Japanese restaurant on the corner of Pardall Road and Embarcadero del Mar. Though I noticed that it was a little overpriced, I reluctantly handed my $8.66 to the woman behind the counter, expecting to devour something real good.
Men's Basketball
Gauchos Stagger Before Swagger
Monday, February 10, 2003
The UCSB men's basketball team took control of a physical, low-scoring game with a 15-0 run in the final 4:38 to put the Vandals away 52-44 and remain in first place in the Big West Conference.
Baseball: Santa Barbara Soaks Up Battle of Beach
Monday, February 10, 2003
Despite opening the weekend with a gutsy 12-inning, 4-2 victory over #11 University of Houston on Friday, the Gauchos blew leads in the ninth inning against Washington and Pepperdine. The Huskies defeated Santa Barbara 6-5 and the Waves stunned UCSB 5-2.
Women's Basketball
Vandals Lower Shields
Monday, February 10, 2003
The Gauchos cruised to a 70-58 victory on Saturday night against Idaho to improve to 17-3 overall and 10-1 in the Big West. Santa Barbara sparked the second-half comeback with an 8-0 run with 12 minutes left to play to regain the momentum.
Softball: UCSB Chops Opponents in Another Solid Tourney
Monday, February 10, 2003
After winning all five games at the Early Bird Tournament at home last weekend, the Gauchos lost their first game of the season to Sacramento State 3-1 in the opening game of the Roundup. Santa Barbara regained its composure though and rattled off four straight games, improving its mark to 9-1 in preseason play.
Men's Volleyball
Bruins Clobber Gauchos in Three Straight Games
Monday, February 10, 2003
The #13 UCSB men's volleyball team dropped its fourth straight match Friday night against #11 UCLA at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins needed only 90 minutes to sweep the Gauchos in three games, 30-26, 31-29, 30-22.
Week 6: Introduction to Apathy
Monday, February 10, 2003
Chances are you spent the weekend studying for midterms. If you didn't, you had more fun than me. Monday's forecast: Remember, you don't need to know how to do it, as long as you know how to criticize it. God bless a liberal arts education.