Issue 48, Volume 84 2003-2004
Digital Library Publishes UC Books Online
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
A new program from the University of California's digital library will make more than 1,400 books from UC Press available for free online.
TAs To Hold Dead Week Strike
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Teaching assistants, tutors and other academic student employees at all nine University of California campuses will be on strike starting next week after contract negotiations broke down earlier this month.
Lompoc Hopes to Land Space Contest
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
The city of Lompoc, in a partnership with Vandenberg Air Force Base, has announced its candidacy to host the first annual X Prize Cup.
Sororities Hold Workshop on Hazing, Alcohol Abuse
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Hundreds of sorority members gathered in Isla Vista Theater Monday night for a workshop against hazing and alcohol abuse organized by the UCSB Panhellenic Council
Filmmaker To Tell of African Travels
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
A man who once hitchhiked the length of the African continent will make an easier trip tonight - to the stage of Campbell Hall.
Two Sustain Injuries After SUV Turns Over
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Two people were moderately injured when their small sport utility vehicle rolled over Monday afternoon on Highway 101. The single vehicle accident occurred around 2:20 p.m. between the Tajiguas landfill and Refugio State Beach.
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Answers for the Morning After
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Inquiring minds wanted to know, so the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is here to answer some of those burning college questions. From doubts about your roommate's odor to sexually transmitted infections, we here at SHAC are as excited to answer your questions as a monkey is to flea-pick their cousins.
University Balking on Green Buildings
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
UCSB had established itself as a leader in green design. Our leadership, however, is starting to ring hollow. We gained national attention by achieving Platinum LEED building certification. However, the five other building projects under construction will not achieve such high standards.
Women's Basketball
Wildcats Slam into SB
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
After losing its first game of the season last week at #5 Texas Tech, the road doesn't get any easier for the #16 UCSB women's basketball team.
Cross Country Feature: Running Down a Dream
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
What do you do when you are having a bad day? What do you do to escape? Junior cross country team star Jeff Gardina runs. "When I'm having a bad day, I go out, run hard, and release all my energy. I run to let it all out," Gardina said.
M. Water Polo Feature: Alexander the Great
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
This season has been exceptional for men's water polo junior driver Brian Alexander. Aside from being named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Week in October, Alexander has netted 63 goals this season, which is the most by any Gaucho in any season since 1995.
M. Water Polo: Santa Barbara Makes MPSF Tourney
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
The UCSB men's water polo team defeated the University of the Pacific 10-3 on Sunday at the RecCen pool, allowing the Gauchos to compete in the MPSF Men's Water Polo Tournament.
W. Swimming: Gaucho Newcomers Drown CSUN
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
The UCSB women's swimming team started off its season with a splash. The Gauchos faced Northridge on Friday and showed them that UCSB swimming is the team of the future in the Big West, winning 104-94.
Thanks for Leaving
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Oh, boy, just one more day until break. I can't wait to stuff my belly and pass out in front of the TV with Dad and Gramps.
The Cave Diet Really Works
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
The weatherhuman believes that the mass slaughter of turkeys this time of year is a cruel, archaic tradition. I vastly prefer prime rib.