Issue 66, Volume 84 2003-2004
Santa Barbara's 'Jack of all Trades'
Monday, January 26, 2004
Officer Jeff Browning's voice is dry and level. He is looking out over the bow of his harbor patrol boat at a crowd of yachts and warships bobbing at anchor.
Woman Escapes Potential Rapist
Monday, January 26, 2004
The UC Police Dept. arrested a 35-year-old male transient on campus Sunday morning after the man allegedly threw a woman to the ground and attempted to rape her.
CA Alcohol Czar, Chancellor Do DP
Monday, January 26, 2004
In the hope of partygoer behavior and the prevalence of alcohol-fueled revelry in Isla Vista, state authorities toured Del Playa Drive Friday night with Chancellor Henry Yang and law enforcement officials.
Dartmouth Visitors Involved in Dispute
Monday, January 26, 2004
Four members of the Dartmouth College football team, along with one Santa Barbara resident, were arrested in Isla Vista early Friday morning on charges of home invasion after they allegedly entered a residence on Del Playa Drive following a dispute at a party earlier in the evening.
Beach Crosses Stand in Honor of Dead Troops
Monday, January 26, 2004
The Santa Barbara chapter of Veterans for Peace (VFP) continued its weekly anti-war protest near Stearns Wharf this Sunday with some special guests.
Hip Hop Battle Winner Takes Home $1000
Monday, January 26, 2004
MCs from all over the West Coast came to the UCen Saturday night to battle each other for a $1000 prize in front of an audience of 800 people.
Dry Rocks
Monday, January 26, 2004
Musicians from JAM43, a local band, serve up an alternative to alcohol at I.V. Live Friday.
Blue Traffic Lights: Just a Little Nutty, Howie?
Monday, January 26, 2004
On the surface, it makes little sense: He spent more time and money campaigning in Iowa than any other candidate, and his organization - staffed by an army of dedicated collegians - was by far the largest. Yet the return on Howard Dean's investment was a slap in the face.
The Readers' Voice
Don't Buy Into the Common Misconceptions About Rape
Monday, January 26, 2004
In light of the article "Rape or Race Coverage?" (Daily Nexus, Jan. 22), we thought this would be a good opportunity to dispel a very ubiquitous myth about rape and sexual assault. Cordaun Dudley's article makes a very good point: Society frequently assumes that a rapist is a man of color.
Women's Basketball
UCSB Cruises to Win
Monday, January 26, 2004
The UCSB women's basketball team couldn't have dreamt of a better start to Saturday's game against the then conference-leading University of the Pacific. For the first time all season, the Gauchos played to their potential, disposing of the Tigers 73-48 in front of 2,411 fans at the Thunderdome on Saturday.
Men's Basketball
Gauchos Hit Snag in Stockton
Monday, January 26, 2004
The UCSB men's basketball team, enjoying an impressive three-game unbeaten streak, was suddenly halted by a road bump in Stockton.
Men's Volleyball
Santa Barbara Stings Matadors
Monday, January 26, 2004
Revenge was sweet for the Gauchos on Friday night as the UCSB men's volleyball team defeated Cal State Northridge 3-2.
Alumni Party at Caeser Uyeseka
Monday, January 26, 2004
With cheers of "back to back" ringing in their ears, the 2004 Gauchos fell to a rowdy squad of UCSB baseball graduates for the second time in a row in this year's annual Alumni Game on Saturday.
Tap Cola
Monday, January 26, 2004
It was on this date in 1945 that a city in Michigan became the first to put fluoride in its tap water. I mention it because the 'human drinks tap water like it was, uh, water, and I like to brag about how much stronger it makes my teeth.