Issue 61, Volume 84 2003-2004
High Tech: DNA
Friday, January 16, 2004
Imagine a handheld device that could identify a person infected with HIV in seconds with a drop of their blood. As great as this would be, it is just the tip of the iceberg of options made possible by new technology pioneered at UCSB.
Teach For America
Friday, January 16, 2004
Few people have the talent, drive and commitment to teach in Watts or rural South Dakota. Even fewer people consider it a privilege worth competing for. Those few people are exactly what Teach for America recruiters are looking for.
Retrofits Aid Shake, Rattle, Roll Safety
Friday, January 16, 2004
For Santa Barbara County, earthquake preparedness is just one part of routine maintenance. The most common structural maintenance for an "at risk" building is a retrofit. Retrofitting entails modifying the existing structure to bring it up to current codes without structurally rebuilding it.
Peace Corps
Friday, January 16, 2004
The Peace Corps aims to recruit volunteers who have a "passion for travel, adventure and public service," Peace Corps representative Melody Akhavan said.
Nexus Pilferer Faces Charges for Petty Theft
Friday, January 16, 2004
The UC Police Dept. began an investigation Thursday to determine who stole nearly 2,400 copies of Wednesday's Daily Nexus and dumped them in the trash shortly after they hit the racks Wednesday morning.
Teach For America
Friday, January 16, 2004
Few people have the talent, drive and commitment to teach in Watts or rural South Dakota. Even fewer people consider it a privilege worth competing for. Those few people are exactly what Teach for America recruiters are looking for.
Coach Benches Alleged Forger
Friday, January 16, 2004
The UCSB freshman baseball player arrested Tuesday for making fake driver licenses in his residence hall has been suspended from the team until further notice.
Make the World a Little Smaller
Friday, January 16, 2004
Brazil - Operation Crossroads Africa, Ecuador - Child Family Health International
Artist Imbues Work With Life's Trials
Friday, January 16, 2004
San Francisco-based author and artist Maya Gonzalez appeared at UCSB's MultiCultural Center Wednesday afternoon to share the inspiration behind many pieces of her artwork.
Park on Pardall To Stay Put, Perfect Park Sells Parking
Friday, January 16, 2004
The fate of Pardall Gardens was debated at the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District's (IVRPD) board meeting on Thursday evening, as well as a proposal from the property owners of Perfect Park to rent out parking spaces to students and residents.
Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep ...
Friday, January 16, 2004
Pondering Pap Smears
Friday, January 16, 2004
SHAC, the Student Health Advisory Committee is ready to bring you another installment of health care info. Testing for sexually transmitted diseases is a thought that crosses many students' minds, though some have trouble distinguishing fact from fiction.
Bad Manners Along the Bike Lane
Friday, January 16, 2004
The other day, I was double-crossed. While on the trusty bike I like to call Rinaldo, I experienced what many of us bicyclists have - an accident. The male perpetrator came from behind, passed me on the right side, even though I was traveling at a decent speed, and then made a sharp left turn in front of me.
Stolen and Dumped Hot Line
Friday, January 16, 2004
It's a good thing that fuckwad didn't gank the Friday Daily Nexus. Otherwise, both of our faithful Hot Line readers would miss out on their weekly strip o' mirth.
Men's Volleyball
Warriors Trample SB
Friday, January 16, 2004
A full crowd at Rob Gym witnessed the UCSB men's volleyball team's first Mountain Pacific Sports Federation loss of the 2004 season as the Hawaii Warriors defeated the Gauchos 3-1.
Men's Basketball
Gauchos Take the SLO Road
Friday, January 16, 2004
There's no doubt that tomorrow night's game between the UCSB men's basketball team and Cal Poly at Mott Gym in San Luis Obispo has huge Big West standings ramifications, but the Gauchos are insisting that there's nothing personal going on with their rivals from the north.
Women's Basketball
Mustangs Travel to Santa Barbara
Friday, January 16, 2004
The road back to first place in the Big West Conference begins on Saturday night for the Gauchos. The UCSB women's basketball team hosts Cal Poly on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Thunderdome.
M. Tennis: UCSB Triumphs Over Crosstown Rival
Friday, January 16, 2004
It was a perfect day for the UCSB men's tennis team on Thursday. The team was focused, the weather was beautiful and they played amazing tennis.
Double Bastard
Friday, January 16, 2004
Birthday time again. You know how the 'human feels about birthdays. Only this time, it's all doubled - the joy, the madness, the fear and hating - all doubled.