Issue 75, Volume 83 2002-2003
Anglers Fish For U.S. Funds
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Just because they're bottom-dwellers doesn't mean nobody likes them. A bill sponsored by Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) could help preserve seafloor-dwelling fish as well as the fishermen who depend on them for a living.
UCSB Begins San Rafael Renovations
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
As the sounds of sandblasting and jackhammers probably betray, the San Rafael Residence Hall has been undergoing several major renovation projects aimed at bringing the aging structure up to current safety standards.
Friends Help Two Burned Out Freshmen
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Almost a month after flames gutted their Anacapa Hall dorm room, fund-raising efforts and sympathy have helped ease the disruption for freshmen Natasja Swartz and Alison Woods.
Professors Win $6 Million in Science Grants
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
The National Science Foundation has awarded UCSB two new Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) grants, bringing UCSB's total to four - more than any other university in the United States. The grants are collectively worth $6 million
Speakers at ACLU Forum Warn of Threat to Civil Liberties
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Increased safety needn't lead to decreased freedom, at least according to a panel of local experts. The Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union held an open forum last night at the Santa Barbara City Library to discuss the USA Patriot Act (USAPA)
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Wednesday, February 12, 2003
A.S. It Is
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Just when you think it is safe to ride on the bikepath, a loosely placed lawn sign that reads "Joe Blow for A.S. President" jumps out at you due to the high winds. Suddenly you are hit with the first barrage of campaign materials of the A.S. election season.
The Wednesday Hump
Valentine's Day: (analogous to) the only day of the year where being single makes you the most invisible social casualty.
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
I was sitting outside the Arbor next to the Penis Registration guys, spying on a girl who had an admirable glare going at someone. I looked over to see who the recipient was, and I saw a young man
Men's Volleyball
UCSB Devours Banana Slugs
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Winning hasn't come easy as of late for the UCSB men's volleyball team, but the Gauchos were able to dispose of Division III Santa Cruz Tuesday night at The Rob. Santa Barbara defeated the Banana Slugs in three games
You Dare Insult Me Almonds?
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
It's these cold winter days that make me wish I had an elephant to ride to class. I would name it Gšr Thundertrunk, and together we would trample our foes beneath us.