Issue 128, Volume 84 2003-2004
DLG Remodeling Lags Again
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Another proposed completion date has come and gone for the oft-delayed De La Guerra Dining Commons renovation project. Project officials said in fall 2003 they hoped the facility would be ready by early May 2004.
Demon-Possessed Coca-Cola Can
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
The salesman claimed his soda can was very different from the others; it was "über rare", a "serious collector's item." It was "likely possessed by God knows what." It may have, at one point, contained a demon, which may or may not have escaped.
UC Strikes Deal With Schwarzenegger
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
University of California officials announced Tuesday they have come to an agreement with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger that would slow proposed student fee hikes and eliminate future enrollment caps, in exchange for the UC absorbing next year's proposed spending cut.
Sex Fair Comes Again To Raise Awareness
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Come to the Women's Center lawn today and walk through the "tunnel of love." The UCSB Sex and Relationship Interns will host the annual "Sex Affair" fair today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Parking Permit Remains Subject of Debate, Anger
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Students and community representatives met Tuesday to organize their complaints about the proposed Isla Vista parking plan for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting May 18.
Shue Shows at Girvetz
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
UC Briefs
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
UC Merced Hopes to Admit First Class in '05: While the University of California waits on new budget revisions to see if it will have to cut outreach or raise student fees, UC Merced is waiting to see if it will even be able to open its doors.
The Wednesday Hump
Just Your T.A. or Just T&A?
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Well it's almost the end of the school year, and you know what that means - whether you are a freshman, senior or somewhere in between, it's time to try to get some folks fired. Goodbye, pristine reputation and hello, nearest semi-attractive teaching assistant.
Parking Permits and Pernicious Plunder
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
On May 18, the County Board of Supervisors will discuss a parking plan for Isla Vista. For those who register their car in Santa Barbara County, the annual cost will be $125 per year to park in IV; those who don't must pay $195 a year.
Learn About Sex While Watching Dancing Genitalia
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
There is a famous quote by Mae West that says "Good sex is like good bridge; if you don't have a good partner, you better have a good hand." Although I do not know how to play bridge, I do know how to have great sex.
The Readers' Voice
Questionable Decisions by PAC and GPAC Threaten the Quality of Isla Vista Life
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
It is a very bad time to be an Isla Vista resident. Many students are not aware of what the Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC) are doing, and I'm sure that PAC/GPAC likes it this way.
Baseball: Santa Barbara Wipes Out Waves
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
The Gauchos are taking this season one game at a time and scoring runs early in ball games one touchdown at a time. Santa Barbara used another early lead to down Pepperdine 10-3 in its last home game of the regular season.
Track & Field: Gauchos Prep for Big West Championships
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
It's the culmination of all the hard work, long hours, drops of sweat, sore muscles, and runs in the rain. The UCSB track and field team will compete in the Big West Championships this week, held at UC Irvine.
Effed Up Stuff
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
I don't mean to be a downer, but I've been finding it damn hard to get in the joke telling mood lately. Do you see the headlines on this page? Or the ones that led up to them?