Issue 94, Volume 84 2003-2004
Judge To Hear Case on Fatal Isla Vista Attack
Friday, March 5, 2004
Slava Olsen, a 20-year-old Isla Vista resident, was arraigned on one count of involuntary manslaughter Thursday stemming from the death of Bradley Jones, a 19-year-old Santa Barbara City College student.
County Asks I.V. for Input on Parking Plan
Friday, March 5, 2004
A hearing will be held to gather public input on the proposed Isla Vista Parking Plan on Wednesday, March 10. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the University Religious Center at 777 Camino Pescadero.
UCSB Opens Discussion on New Graduate Housing
Friday, March 5, 2004
Following the February release of the draft environmental impact report (EIR) for UCSB's proposed graduate student housing complex, the public will be invited to comment on the project at a meeting next Thursday.
Top Student Chosen for Prestigious Grant
Friday, March 5, 2004
After receiving a prestigious fellowship, the top student in this year's senior class of electrical engineers will only have to worry about half his tuition when he continues on to graduate school.
Persians Bring In New Year at Norooz Party
Friday, March 5, 2004
The Persian Club is giving students a chance to celebrate an early Norooz tonight at 7 p.m. in I.V. Theater at its annual Persian Culture Night. Norooz, the three-week-long Persian New Year celebration, officially begins March 19, but tonight's event is being offered to students as an alternative to celebrating during finals.
IVRPD Dares to Dream, But Plans Within Means
Friday, March 5, 2004
At its board meeting Thursday night, the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) discussed plans for the Estero Park community center and other park improvements it could make if "a plane flew overhead and dropped a bag of money."
Frat To Hold Blood Drive at Freebirds
Friday, March 5, 2004
Some students are trying to start a new fraternity, and they want your blood - for a good cause. Phi Sigma Kappa, a currently nonchartered fraternity, will host a blood drive in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Tri-County Blood Bank today in the Freebirds parking lot.
Those Are Some Big Tanks
Friday, March 5, 2004
UC Briefs: March 5, 2004
Friday, March 5, 2004
A team of astronomers working with UCSC's Center for Adaptive Optics has obtained sharp, twinkle-free images of the faint, dusty disks of distant massive stars using a recently mounted laser guide star system at Lick Observatory.
Eat This, Janet Jackson
Friday, March 5, 2004
Blossoms and Butt Nuggets
Friday, March 5, 2004
Guilt-free tulips to the grocers' union for reaching an agreement with Albertsons, Ralphs and Safeway and no longer making us feel like shit when we pick up Top Ramen and condoms.
A.S. Gears Up to Protest Fee Hike and One Offensive Koala
Friday, March 5, 2004
Get Angry and Rally. Next Tuesday, March 9, in front of the UCen, there will be media, speakers, and students conglomerating on our campus as well as every other UC campus in protest of the new fee increase.
Joey's Words Are Hate-Free
Friday, March 5, 2004
As long as everyone is already in the mood for blood, I feel it appropriate to offer my two cents on the matter of Tartakovsky-bashing. After reading Mr. Ali Kattan-Wright's article in the Mar. 2 issue of the Daily Nexus ("Joey Tartakovsky Presents Slanted View of Israel"), I was extremely unsettled.
Booze Decoys Can Only Improve Life in I.V.
Friday, March 5, 2004
I recently became aware of concerns local students have shared regarding a sting operation about to be implemented by the Isla Vista Foot Patrol. I understand the concerns came up at the recent 3rd District supervisor debates.
Men's Basketball
Santa Barbara, Fullove Save the Night
Friday, March 5, 2004
Now, that's more like it. Down by two points with 11 seconds left in regulation, senior guard Branduinn Fullove drained a three-pointer to give the UCSB men's basketball team a thrilling 56-55 victory over rival UC Irvine at the Thunderdome.
Women's Basketball
Santa Barbara Dribbles Past UCI
Friday, March 5, 2004
When there's a Willett, there's a way. Senior forward Lisa Willett was perfect from the field in the second half and helped the UCSB women's basketball team to its third straight victory as the Gauchos defeated UC Irvine 77-59 Thursday night at the Bren Event Center.
Baseball: Gauchos Travel to the Southwest
Friday, March 5, 2004
On the heels of a four-hour marathon loss, the UCSB baseball team (8-6) heads for its only out-of-state series of 2004. The Gauchos travel to Albuquerque, N.M. for a three-game series against the University of New Mexico (1-7-1).
Men's Volleyball
SB Tries to Climb Up Rankings
Friday, March 5, 2004
Not only will the UCSB men's volleyball team face the challenges of the road, but they will also have to overcome cold weather and a high altitude when the #6 Gauchos face #3 BYU tonight and tomorrow night at 7 in Provo, Utah.
W. Water Polo: Gauchos Tame Wildcats
Friday, March 5, 2004
On Wednesday, the UCSB women's water polo team played a nonleague game against Villanova University and claimed a 13-3 victory over the Wildcats.
Going Out Smiling
Friday, March 5, 2004
Last issue before spring break. In an effort to keep you safe, I will share a cautionary tale.