Issue 10, Volume 84 2003-2004
Museum Fire Draws Alarm
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
A fire at the University Art Museum Tuesday scorched a wall and forced students out of nearby classrooms. Fire alarms started ringing at approximately 4:10 p.m. yesterday when a blaze began in the main gallery of the museum.
Investigation Continues in FT Assault Case
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
A sexual assault that took place in Isla Vista at 3:43 a.m. Sunday is likely related to multiple incidents of sexual assault that occurred at 4:30 that same morning in the Francisco Torres Residence Hall, said the Isla Vista Foot Patrol.
County To Apply Slurry Seal to Camino del Sur
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
The Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. will begin road construction in Isla Vista today. A slurry seal will be applied to Camino del Sur between Del Playa Drive and Abrego Road.
Segway Recall Doesn't Slow Down Student
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Thousands of students congest the bike paths with bikes, skateboards and even scooters to get from class to class, but Sidney Pickern, a sophomore literature major in the College of Creative Studies, is the only one riding a Segway Human Transporter.
Democrats Visit Campus, Talk Recall
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Third District Supervisor Gail Marshall and 35th District Assemblywoman Hannah-Beth Jackson attended UCSB's Campus Democrats meeting Tuesday night at 8 in the Graduate Student Association Lounge.
UCSB Professor Looks at Legends
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
A UCSB professor is still creating at the age of 96. Luis Leal, professor of Chicano studies, published his book Myths and Legends of Mexico this summer.
Solar Panels Energize Showground
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
A light touch at Earl Warren Showgrounds may save most of its power bill for the year. September marks the first month of full operation of 8,000 solar panels on the barns of the Earl Warren Showgrounds.
Committee Selects New Dean for Social Sciences
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Former University of California Los Angeles professor Melvin Oliver was chosen unanimously by UC Santa Barbara's Campus Search Advisory Committee to be the new dean of UCSB's Social Sciences Division.
The Wednesday Hump
Ejaculation Is for Girls Too
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
My best friend and I were having a heated debate over the validity of female ejaculation. Having never experienced a gusher before, I rejected his idea that they are real.
Isla Vista: A Slum of a Most Memorable Character
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
When I say that I.V. is a microcosm of America's worst and best, I mean a lot of things. American lifestyle, history and attitudes manifest in these harsh Santa Barbara conditions at levels seen little elsewhere on earth.
War, Recall and Hell's Hostile Takeover of Earth
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Truth may be the first casualty of war, but just because it's dead doesn't mean you have to drag it down the street with its guts trailing behind it as double-jawed hyenas gnaw on the gristle.
The Readers' Voice
UCSB Fraternities and Sororities Decry I.V. Porn as Bad Business
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
As Panhellenic president, I would like to clarify the fact that the UCSB greek system does not in any way support the recent activities involving pornography that have taken place at certain parties in Isla Vista.
Men's and Women's Rowing: A Crew Cut Anniversary
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
This year UCSB's rowing team can look forward to something else besides daily practices that begin at 6 in the morning. 2003-04 will mark the 40th anniversary of the program.
Men's Soccer
Santa Barbara Jumps to Best National Ranking
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
For the UCSB men's soccer team, winning games is the most important mission, but getting nationally recognized always feels good too.
San Francisco Turmoil : T.O. Needs a Time Out
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens might be as close to a fictional character as they come, but there was nothing funny about Owens' nonfictional blame game on Sunday.
Flip Flop
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Did you get a chance to catch the wisdom of Paul Watson, write-in candidate for governor, as he spoke before a crowd of half-dozens in front of the UCen?