Issue 75, Volume 84 2003-2004
Dirty Air Ducts Drive Firemen From UCSB
Friday, February 6, 2004
This morning the Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. is withdrawing its firefighters from UCSB because it is concerned for their health. The department is moving the three-firefighter crew to a station on Storke Road.
Author Links 9/11, WWII Violence
Friday, February 6, 2004
A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian came to UCSB on Thursday to examine the events surrounding "three of the most horrendous acts of violence" in history.
Transdermal Drug Delivery May Replace Needles
Friday, February 6, 2004
People who dislike hypodermic needles may soon get their medicine with less anxiety, thanks to UCSB research. Chemical engineering Assistant Professor Samir Mitragotri and his team of researchers have evaluated a number of transdermal drug delivery methods similar to those used in the nicotine patch.
IVRPD Plans for Earth Day, Estero Park Project
Friday, February 6, 2004
The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District held a meeting Thursday night to discuss a community workshop on the Estero Park project and April's Earth Day celebration.
Workshop To Showcase I.V. Center Plans
Friday, February 6, 2004
This weekend, UCSB students and local residents will have a chance to view preliminary sketches and give input on the plans for the new Isla Vista Community Center.
Hillel Gets Down With Kosher Lovin'
Friday, February 6, 2004
Single students came to get lei'd Thursday night at Hillel's fourth annual Kosher Love Luau. The luau, which started at 7 p.m. and lasted about three hours, included dating-themed events such as Singled Out, Battle of the Sexes and a date auction.
Punk'd at UCSB
Friday, February 6, 2004
As Seen on TV
Friday, February 6, 2004
Writings of the Chronically Brittle
Friday, February 6, 2004
A vast conspiracy exists against me; I'm convinced of it. I can't put my finger on a possible ringleader or a grand design, and I don't know what the intricacies of the plot are, but it's clear that the whole thing involves drunk people savagely injuring me on Saturday nights.
Anti-Buttny Pamphlets Deliver Misinformation, Comedy
Friday, February 6, 2004
If you've received the anti-Buttny attack mailing titled "Can We Afford Any More of John Buttny?" I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Aside from the lovely, colored, glossy paper that the ad is printed on, it contains such enlightening, fact-based assertions such as "Buttny doesn't care about farming" and "Buttny doesn't listen to others."
Just Big Words? Or an Egregious, Abominable Verbosity?
Friday, February 6, 2004
Working my way through my visual literacy reading this past week, I was unexpectedly engaged by one of the articles. I know not many people regard weekly reading as enthralling as other activities.
The Readers' Voice
Artsweek Further Exposes Janet's Star-Spangled Boob
Friday, February 6, 2004
I feel that it was in very ill taste to display five images of Janet Jackson's bare breast in the Artsweek section of the Feb. 5 edition of the Daily Nexus.
The Readers' Voice
Wear a Helmet or Splatter Your Brains on the Street
Friday, February 6, 2004
I'm not sure why it is, but, after repeated random observations, I've become aware that hardly any students wear helmets while riding bicycles.
Guy With a Fez Hot Line
Friday, February 6, 2004
You've seen him on campus, walking around with what looks like an upside-down flower pot on his head. But don't think this distinguished gentleman has lost his mind. Instead, he's wisely chosen to adorn his noggin with an article of headwear unique to this campus.
Women's Basketball
UCSB Trounces Idaho
Friday, February 6, 2004
For the UCSB women's basketball team, revenge is sweet. Senior center Lindsay Taylor scored a game-high 20 points and pulled down eight rebounds as the Gauchos defeated the Vandals 86-50 in front of 1,774 fans in attendance at the Thunderdome on Thursday night.
Men's Basketball
Catastrophe Strikes in Moscow
Friday, February 6, 2004
In perhaps its ugliest game in school history, the UCSB men's basketball team hit a storm at Moscow, Idaho and went ice cold. Listlessly, Santa Barbara hit a scoring drought and the University of Idaho took advantage to trounce the Gauchos 57-45 on Thursday night at the Cowan Spectrum.
Softball: SB Looks To Improve at Cal Poly
Friday, February 6, 2004
During this upcoming weekend, the UCSB softball team will focus on one thing - improvement. The Gauchos will head to Cal Poly for the annual Cal Poly Mustang Round-up Tournament. The team will see an array of talent, and even some teams from the Big West Conference.
Baseball: Gauchos Begin Season at SDSU
Friday, February 6, 2004
Finally, baseball season is here and the Gauchos will begin theirs by traveling to state-of-the-art Tony Gwynn Stadium to face the unranked San Diego State Aztecs this weekend. The first of the three UCSB-SDSU clashes begins tonight at at 6, followed by 1 p.m. games on both Saturday and Sunday.
Men's Volleyball
Santa Barbara Hosts Two at Rob Gym
Friday, February 6, 2004
Back in the comfort of Rob Gym, the UCSB men's volleyball team hosts Irvine and Santa Cruz tonight and tomorrow night, respectively, at 7:05. In his second year, Irvine Head Coach John Speraw is coming off a 20-11 overall and 12-8 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation record in the 2003 season, the best in Anteater history.
Lacrosse: Top Ranked Teams Clash At Harder
Friday, February 6, 2004
The #2 UCSB men's lacrosse team will take on the #5 BYU Cougars this Friday at 2 p.m. at Harder Stadium in a highly anticipated out-of-conference matchup. "BYU is a solid, solid team. Their strength is experience, and they've got a lot of it," UCSB Head Coach Mike Allan said.
Men's Basketball
Gauchos Travel To Logan on Saturday
Friday, February 6, 2004
Let's not confuse the UCSB men's basketball team challenge against the Utah State Aggies this Saturday with a hopeless attempt to upset the #24 team in the country. Forget not - David did slay Goliath.
Tennis: UCSB Takes Hot Start to Desert
Friday, February 6, 2004
The UCSB men's tennis team is off to an outstanding start, as the #63 team brings their 2-1 record into this weekend's matches against Arizona State and the University of Arizona.
Schmuck Hunt
Friday, February 6, 2004
Dick Cheney took the judge handling his Supreme Court case out for a hunting trip. They are saying this might, just might, constitute a conflict of interest. I'd say it does.