Issue 64, Volume 84 2003-2004
Engineering Students Seek to Assist Abroad
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Billions of people awaken every day and turn on the water faucet to wash their faces. But, as mundane as it may seem, there are still many communities worldwide that would consider running water and flush toilets a luxury.
UCSB Surfers Win Final Contest
Thursday, January 22, 2004
UCSB's surfing club team quit stalling and got its first win of the season in the last contest before the upcoming state championships.
Vigil Honors Roe v. Wade Anniversary
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Candle-bearing marchers gathered on the UCSB Women's Center lawn Wednesday night to commemorate Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that effectively legalized abortion 31 years ago today.
Yoga Studio Offers Focus, Peace in I.V.
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Isla Vista's newest business aims to unite body, mind and soul - but probably in awkward positions. Workers are putting the finishing touches on the I.V. Yoga Studio, located at 910 Embarcadero del Norte between Pardall and Madrid Roads.
A.S. Tobacco Bill Goes Up in Smoke
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Chancellor Henry Yang and his wife Dilling were among the spectators to a heated debate over a tobacco-related bill at Wednesday night's meeting of the Associated Students Legislative Council.
Police Blotter
January 22, 2004
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Saturday, Jan. 17, 11:42 p.m. - IVFP officers on the 6700 block of DP saw a 19-year-old man standing on the sidewalk and urinating. Due to his drunken state, the man was also urinating on his shoes and pants. The officers had to physically assist the man to the curb.
Riding High
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Second-year graduate student Eyal Aharoni performs a trick during a Unicycle Club of SB meeting Wednesday under Storke Tower.
Rape or Race Coverage?
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Undoubtedly you have heard about the sexual battery case that occurred in Santa Rosa Hall last Saturday. The police and faculty went to great lengths to spark what they deemed awareness on campus. What did the press release want us to be aware of and was there any attempt at awareness at all?
You Can Only Say Bush Sucks In the Free World
Thursday, January 22, 2004
It made my head spin, but an epiphany came to me: We're one of the few nations that will allow such analysis and opinion in response to a speech by our leaders. Don't dare try this in North Korea, Iran, China or my homeland, Cuba.
Check Out Buttny's Record and Decide for Yourself
Thursday, January 22, 2004
After a few hours in Isla Vista, the other candidates for 3rd District supervisor have said what they'd like to do. Here's what I've already done and will keep doing.
The Readers' Voice
Nexus Thieves Silence Student Voice, Threaten Free Society
Thursday, January 22, 2004
It was an uppercut to the crotch to learn that once again, a contingency of the UCSB population felt compelled to commit the heinously anti-American act of stealing newspapers en masse, attempting to deprive the community of its First Amendment rights for some purely selfish motivation.
The Readers' Voice
Anger at Policy Is Natural in the Democratic Process
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Political discourse is a reflection of opinion and on many issues, opinions are rooted in emotion. Expressing anger with the president is fine and, indeed, a time-honored American tradition. Being very angry is not something new.
What's Your Problem? January 22, 2004
Thursday, January 22, 2004
"I'm very concerned about Braille buttons on drive-up ATMs." "My only problem is figuring out how to get to SOhO tonight." "My problem is that I'm not creative enough to think of a problem."
Men's Swimming: Cary-ing the Load
Thursday, January 22, 2004
"A wonderful, fun, intense competitor." That is how UCSB Head Swimming Coach Gregg Wilson describes freshman Gaucho swimmer Pat Cary.
Men's Basketball
Thunderdome Awakens for Northridge
Thursday, January 22, 2004
After walloping Cal Poly by 19 points Saturday, the Gauchos return to the friendly confines of the Thunderdome tonight at 7 for a date with Big West foe Northridge. In a statement win against the Mustangs at Mott Gym, the Gauchos (9-5, 3-2 in the Big West) resurrected a once stoic offense into an impressive shooting clinic and smothered the boards on defense.
Women's Basketball
CSUN Sets Sights on UCSB
Thursday, January 22, 2004
While many people argue over the pronunciation of her name, nobody can argue over the talent that forward Ofa Tulikihihifo possesses.
Long, Sweet December
Thursday, January 22, 2004
There doesn't seem to be much room in indie rock these days for bands of the more literate nature. Take the success of dancey, post-punk inspired bands like Hot Hot Heat or the Rapture and their howl-on-the-dance-floor style. It seems most of a band's song-crafting energy has become more squarely focused on snazzy, erratic bass thumps than deftly constructed lyrical offerings.
Movie Review
Monster | Unleashing the Monster
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Prostitute and murderer Aileen Wournos wants to be president of the United States. Or so she says one night to her lover, Selby Wall, in Patty Jenkins' debut film "Monster."
CD Review
Kelis | Tasty | Star Trak
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Brought to stardom by legendary production team the Neptunes, R&B singer-songwriter Kelis Rogers is back with Tasty, her third and most elaborate album to date.
Movie Review
Along Came Polly | The Ferret Stays In The Picture
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Oh, the picturesque romantic honeymoon: flying to a secluded island with a new bride or groom, lounging on white sandy beaches, swimming in crystal clear waters, catching one's spouse making whoopee with the French scuba instructor - wait - what?
Welcome to Jack-O-Land
Thursday, January 22, 2004
How about Michael Jackson, fallen superstar, purported kiddiediddler and the 21st century's incarnation of the boogeyman? I think that about nails it.
CD Review
The Mr. T Experience | Yesterday Rules | Lookout!
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Lonely hearts and lovelorn souls rejoice! The Mr. T Experience, godfathers of the East Bay pop-punk scene, have released Yesterday Rules, their 10th studio album of brainy pop songs for the broken-hearted.
KCSB Top Ten ¥ Week ending 1/22/04 ¥ Courtesy of KCSB-FM 91.9
Thursday, January 22, 2004
1) Erase Errata | At Crystal Palace | Troubleman Unlimited 2) Klute | Lie Cheat and Steal | Breakbeat Science 3) Jaylib | Champion Sound | Stones Throw
CD Review
Various Artists | Buddyhead Presents: Gimme Skelter | Nettwerk America
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Damn I wish Iggy Pop stayed cool. You know the good ol' Lust For Life days, before he sold his song rights to an infinite number of commercials and soundtracks.
Artsweek Calendar
January 22 - 28, 2004
Thursday, January 22, 2004
It's always quite a feat when a guy can really sing, but it's even more amazing when his vocals can also pass as a girl's in the same song.
Stay Hot in the Cold
Thursday, January 22, 2004
What has fuzzy feet and bare legs and looks funny riding a bike? The UCSB females who have embraced the Ugg boot and miniskirt look.