Issue 8, Volume 84 2003-2004
Student Arrested for Sexual Assault
Monday, September 29, 2003
A UCSB freshman is in Santa Barbara County Jail on charges that he sexually assaulted several women at Francisco Torres Residence Hall and in Isla Vista.
Vehicle Strikes, Injures Man in I.V.
Monday, September 29, 2003
An unidentified man was hit by a car while attempting to diagonally cross the street from the corner of Abrego Road and Camino Pescadero.The accident happened Friday around 8:20 p.m.
Officers Seize Drugs in Raids
Monday, September 29, 2003
Two Santa Barbara County drug busts last week netted a variety of weapons and illicit drugs, as well as four arrests. Investigators also discovered and seized $8,000 in cash as well as scales and an inventory of amounts owed for marijuana.
War Protesters Reunite, Renew Hopes for Peace
Monday, September 29, 2003
A year and a war later, protesters reunited to pledge their dedication to peace. An estimated 300 protesters met in Veracruz Park on Saturday for a reunion march commemorating the peace marches that began taking place regularly in downtown Santa Barbara last September.
Group Lends Support to Adoptive Parents
Monday, September 29, 2003
A new support group is ready to help foster parents who are considering adoption, parents of adopted children or people who are currently navigating the adoption process.
Brake on Through
Monday, September 29, 2003
No Free Lunches?
Monday, September 29, 2003
A Subdivided Closet Case
Monday, September 29, 2003
I awake at 8 a.m. to get into the bacterial jungle that is my shower. As a train rumbles by and causes the foundation of my building to shake, I wonder if my shower is actually going to get me any cleaner than I currently am.
Everything a Student Could Ask for and More
Monday, September 29, 2003
As the guy referred to as the "longtime Isla Vista resident," I feel the need to write the obligatory "Welcome to I.V. piece for you, the incoming UCSB freshman class of 2003-04.
Men's Soccer
Monday, September 29, 2003
With the way Santa Barbara is playing to open the season, it may be difficult to schedule games next season. Once again off to an undefeated start, the Gauchos disposed of nonconference opponent Sacramento State 3-0 at Hornet Stadium on Sunday.
Women's Soccer
UCSB Knocks Out Fullerton, Exchanges Punches With USD
Monday, September 29, 2003
It is now official. The UCSB women's soccer team is battle-tested. The team survived an arduous preseason schedule, with the Gauchos tying University of San Diego 1-1 on Sunday at Harder Stadium and defeating Fullerton 3-0 at Cal State Fullerton Stadium on Friday.
Women's Volleyball
Home is Sweet for Santa Barbara
Monday, September 29, 2003
The Gauchos hosted their home opener Friday against Riverside, and then Saturday played host to Cal State Fullerton, after starting their season with eight very tough nonleague matches and nine consecutive matches away from the cozy confines of the Thunderdome.
One More Day, Please
Monday, September 29, 2003
God, the first weekend of the school year goes fast. For two days we get a little taste of the freedom and carelessness we basked in all summer. We get wild, time gets blurry, then, boom, it's over.