Issue 87, Volume 81 2000-2001
Attias' Arraignment Delayed
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
The arraignment of UCSB freshman David Attias, charged with multiple counts of murder and manslaughter, was delayed until Tuesday, March 6, at the request of defense attorney Robert Sanger.
Lecturer Focuses on U.S. Relations With Africa
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
At the end of his career as president of the National Peace Corps Association, Smith knows something about all of Africa, which, he said, is not given the attention it deserves by the United States.
A.S. Leg Council To Back Week for Victims, Debate Voting Code Modification
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Associated Students Legislative Council representatives will offer condolences to the victims of Friday's tragedy and call for a week of "reflection and remembrance," along with normal business tonight in their weekly meeting.
Author Star Parker Speaks at MultiCultural Center Theater
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Parker spoke to a diverse crowd of approximately 45 people about America's welfare system and attempted to answer the question, "Whose role is it to help the poor?"
The Low Down
Wake Up and Smell Your Spectacle Society
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
The rain comes down in a halo of streetlight amber. Thousands of students stand silently in the road weeping. Behind the silence, a dozen power generators hum the TV stations' live feeds.
Column: Students Should Have Say in Elections Code
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
The new tally system is a loophole to get around the A.S. constitutional amendment that states that student representatives shall be voted in by 50 percent plus one of the A.S. student membership.
Mexico Fails to Acknowledge Its Los Negros History
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Mexican blacks have had a long and storied history in the country. Yet it is a story that is denied, not shared and officially obscured.
We Must Change Society's View of 'Ideal' Body Shape
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
When the majority of women see a "beautiful" model, they wonder, "why can't I look like that?"
Counting Calories - Personal Health and Well-Being Are More Important Than Losing Weight
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
By the end of my first year at UCSB, I had gone from 120 pounds to 130 pounds and then down to 106 pounds. I was scared.
The Readers' Voice
Eating Disorders Are Just as Serious for Men
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
So, maybe a man skips a meal and has a PowerBar instead; perhaps he wants to get rid of "excess" fat, so he throws up after a meal or tries not to eat at all.
The Readers' Voice
Earnhardt's Life Makes His Death No Less Sad
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
I thought it was ridiculous for Downs to claim that Dale Earnhardt's death was not a tragedy and then try to justify his own speedy driving by claiming it is the American Way.
Pitcher Rylie Ogle Named Big West Pitcher of the Week
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Senior southpaw Rylie Ogle was named Big West pitcher of the week for his performance against Loyola Marymount last Friday.
Men's Tennis Continues Skid, Goes Winless on Roadtrip
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
The UCSB men's tennis team finds itself in the midst of a four-match skid after falling to Oregon, #6 Washington and Portland this past weekend in Eugene.
UCSB Men's Volleyball Swamped by Waves in Four
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
"The best team tonight was the team who was serving the best, and unfortunately our best serving came at the end of the fourth game," sophomore UCSB middle blocker Justin Adams said.