Issue 27, Volume 84 2003-2004
Man Jerks Off at Women's Center Fair
Friday, October 24, 2003
An unidentified man allegedly spotted masturbating in front of the Women's Center evaded capture Thursday after Women's Center staff members called the Community Service Organization and UC Police Dept. to report him.
Physicists Ponder Nature of Universe
Friday, October 24, 2003
This week the very big and the very small collided at UCSB. UCSB's Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) hosted a conference for prominent cosmologists and string theorists from around the world, including Stephen Hawking from the University of Cambridge.
Deconstructionist Offers Ideas for 'Living Together'
Friday, October 24, 2003
Arguably the most prominent living French philosopher spoke to an initially full Campbell Hall on Thursday night. Audience members came from all over the country to hear Jacques Derrida's two-hour lecture on the idea of "living together."
SHS, County Offer Low-Cost Flu Shots
Friday, October 24, 2003
With the flu season fast approaching, the virus-savvy can take preventative measures with the help of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Dept. and UCSB's Student Health Services.
County Knows How to Use Recycling Bins
Friday, October 24, 2003
Santa Barbara County and its residents are doing their share of recycling to ensure that California, in addition to being a golden state, is also a clean one.
Marine Sanctuary Acquires Oil Lease
Friday, October 24, 2003
Venoco Inc. has transferred one of its oil leases to the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Lease 208 covers 1,920 acres off the coast of Naples Ranch, between Goleta and Gaviota. The area was originally leased to Signal Oil and Gas Co. in 1946.
I.V. Hears Halloween Security Plans
Friday, October 24, 2003
With a raucous Friday night Halloween just around the corner, UCSB students and administrators, Isla Vista residents and law enforcement congregated at last night's town hall meeting to discuss I.V.'s 2003 Halloween.
Next Stop: MOMA
Friday, October 24, 2003
A group of Fillmore High School students attempt to build a shelter out of newspaper and masking tape in Storke Plaza on Wednesday afternoon.
Paper, Plastic, or Protest?
Friday, October 24, 2003
The recent supermarket workers' strike has gotten me thinking of back when I used to be a union carpenter's apprentice for AFL-CIO Local 727 in Miami, Fla. It has also gotten me thinking as to why these workers are striking and the outcome that possibly waits once a contract settlement is reached.
Some Other Guy's Children
Friday, October 24, 2003
As a 21-year-old political science major in a decidedly liberal state, I'll be the first to admit that I am biased in my opinions on the war in Iraq. I also have high school friends in Iraq right now, fighting a war I am wholeheartedly against.
Worse Than Sticks or Stones, the "Slut" Label Cuts Deep
Friday, October 24, 2003
As a student walking on my way to class at UCSB, a school that prides itself upon its emphatic dedication to the notion of equality, I find myself lost. I feel as if I am attending a university consumed by hypocritical ignorance that is perpetuated by the student body.
The Readers' Voice
Guerry Deserves No Love for Ignoring Court Rules
Friday, October 24, 2003
I am a third-year member of the UCSB women's tennis team and was shocked to read Mr. Guerry's letter ("Tennis Player Calls a Double Fault on Coach's Bad Manners," Oct. 15, 2003) complaining about being kicked off our tennis courts during his intramural match.
The Readers' Voice
Television's Take on News a Far Cry from the Truth
Friday, October 24, 2003
While my roommate was watching CNN tonight I suddenly remembered why I had been avoiding watching this station since 9/11 and after Princess Diana died. The way the news is presented is horribly skewed.
The Readers' Voice
Mackie Misses Point of Hollister's Local Legacy
Friday, October 24, 2003
In regards to "Hollister Co. Shirts Endorse Earthquakes, Mediocrity" (Oct. 15, 2003), Drew Mackie should realize that the Hollister Co. sucks, but I hope someone has told him that the company and its surf image is based on Hollister Ranch, which is about 30 miles north of here.
Monkey Hot Line
Friday, October 24, 2003
Monkeys are truly marvels of nature - so like us, yet able to masturbate in public and fling feces. Perhaps, rather than looking at monkeys as humanity's evolutionary predecessors, we should look at monkeys as role models - a pinnacle of culture to which we can all aspire.
M. Soccer:Streaking UCSB Takes On Titans
Friday, October 24, 2003
While the threesome of seniors forward Neil Jones, midfielder Memo Arzate and junior forward Drew McAthy have been consuming all the attention from opposing teams, junior forward Matt Bly has been able to sneak through the cracks and make his presence felt.
Women's Soccer
Santa Barbara Hits the Road for Battles With CSUN, UOP
Friday, October 24, 2003
The toughest competition for the UCSB women's soccer team this weekend will be with the road. Santa Barbara (6-5-4 overall, 1-2-2 in conference play) will travel to Pacific today and Northridge Sunday for Big West Conference matches.
Women's Volleyball
SB Set for Southbound Road Trip
Friday, October 24, 2003
Though they've had tougher road trips this season, the No. 19 Gauchos (11-6, 7-2 in the Big West) are geared up and ready to maintain their perch in first place in the Big West with an away series against Big West doormats Riverside and Cal State Fullerton.
The weatherhuman has been approached by agents of the establishment.
Friday, October 24, 2003
From: XXX XXXXXXXX of the Alcohol and Other Drug Program: "I was hoping for more insights into the drugs and alcohol scene at UCSB/IV....What would be an effective way to communicate and dialogue with peeps re:gettin high in I.V.?"