Issue 74, Volume 84 2003-2004
Lawsuit Aims to Take Back Plover Beaches
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Coastal access proponents from Lompoc and Morro Bay have filed a lawsuit seeking the removal of the western snowy plover from the federal list of threatened species.
Olympian Promotes Women in Sports
Thursday, February 5, 2004
The UCSB Women's Center sponsored Olympic water polo player Maureen O'Toole to speak at the sixth annual Distinguished Woman in Sports lecture on Wednesday night.
1st, 3rd District Hopefuls Share Plans for County
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Candidates for 1st and 3rd District supervisor met at the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce building Wednesday at noon for a discussion on the county's economic development, housing shortage and potential budget cuts.
Groups Meet to Voice Support for John Buttny
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Representatives from 10 local groups gathered in downtown Santa Barbara Wednesday to announce their endorsement of John Buttny for 3rd District supervisor and Salud Carbajal for 1st District supervisor.
A.S. Bankrolls Bikepath Petitioners
Thursday, February 5, 2004
The Associated Students Bicycle Improvements Keep Everyone Safe (A.S. BIKES) committee came under scrutiny at Wednesday night's meeting of A.S. Legislative Council for using staff members to petition for funding to build a new bikepath.
A.S. It Is: National Leaders in Change
Thursday, February 5, 2004
In 1964 UC Berkeley was flooded with pools of students who stood on police cars surrounding Sproul Hall. These activists turned their heads away from authority and instead gazed up at the student leaders who shouted passionate prose as they exercised exactly what they were trying to protect - their freedom of speech.
Prohibition Didn't Work and Never Will
Thursday, February 5, 2004
First off, I'd like to say that I do respect our law enforcement. I'm fully aware that laws are necessary for our society to function and it falls on someone to enforce them. I think that, for the most part, the police do a great job of stopping crime here.
What's Your Problem?
Thursday, February 5, 2004
"I think I might be autistic. People just tell me, 'Hey Chris, seriously, I think you're autistic.'"
Men's Basketball
Santa Barbara Takes Hard Road
Thursday, February 5, 2004
The UCSB men's basketball team begins its toughest two-game road swing of the season tonight at 7 at the University of Idaho's Cowan Spectrum.
Women's Basketball
Vandals Spotted At Thunderdome
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Three weeks after its worst defensive display of the season, the UCSB women's basketball team has a chance for vengeance. The University of Idaho, the only team to beat Santa Barbara this season, comes to the Thunderdome tonight at 7.
Is Meningitis A Threat At UCSB?
Thursday, February 5, 2004
As humans, we are unmistakably fragile. Even the strongest of us are susceptible to infection, to injury and to tragedy. Every so often, our frailty catches up with us, or with someone we know, and we can only ask why.
Documentaries that Dominate
Thursday, February 5, 2004
The last few years have brought a resurgence of documentary films to the forefront of national attention. "Bowling for Columbine" in 2002 and "Spellbound," "Capturing the Friedmans" and "Winged Migration" this past year have all been distributed widely, even making it to the once anti-documentary grounds of Santa Barbara theaters. This trend stands as a testament to the creative forces behind these films and the local and national public support for such fascinating and thought-provoking material.
Give my Regards
Thursday, February 5, 2004
As another extension of the documentary boom resonating through many a film circle, UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival have teamed up to offer "The Truth of Nonfiction: A Panel Discussion on the State of Documentary Filmmaking," being held tonight in Campbell Hall.
STILL to WATCH
Thursday, February 5, 2004
As the Santa Barbara International Film Festival nears its end, there are still plenty of films to see and celebrities to stalk. Here is a short list of what is still to come and what should be worth your valuable time and money.
CD Review
Incubus | A Crow Left of the Murder | Epic
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Incubus's lead singer, Brandon Boyd, is a highly attractive individual. That being said, it seems that he was blessed in the looks department rather than the musical genius one.
CD Review
The Special Goodness | Land Air Sea | Epitaph
Thursday, February 5, 2004
During Weezer's hiatus in the late 1990s, drummer Patrick Wilson's ennui motivated him to form the Special Goodness, a side-project featuring himself on vocals and guitar with Moth's Atom Willard drumming.
CD Review
Ani diFranco | Educated Guess | Righteous Babe
Thursday, February 5, 2004
On Educated Guess, Ani diFranco makes a radical change from the sound of her other recent albums. The influence of the singer's split from her husband and long-time sound engineer is reflected in both the lyrics and the arrestingly stripped-down production.
CD Review
The Walkmen | Bows and Arrows | Record Collection
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Immediately noticeable on the Walkmen's second release is the warmth of sound. While not completely shaken, the stark landscape of their debut has been replaced by something rich and inviting.
KCSB Top Ten ¥ Week ending 2/5/04 ¥ Courtesy of KCSB-FM 91.9
Thursday, February 5, 2004
1) The Wrens | The Meadowlands | Absolutely Kosher 2) The Unicorns | Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? | Alien8 3) Grouch and Eligh | No More Greener Grasses | Legendary Music
Artsweek Calendar
February 5 - February 11, 2004
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Campbell Hall is just full of entertainment tonight, starting with MIT Professor John Dower's lecture "Cultures of War: Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, 9/11."
Bozo Goes to Washington
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Martha Stewart is getting ratted out by a temp who overheard some insider trading action. She should have known trusting one of those urban drifters was not a good thing - they'll drop dime quicker than John Kerry can make a baby cry.