Issue 10, Volume 85 2004-2005
Sheriff's Dept. Hunts for Clues in Violent Death
Monday, October 4, 2004
Police found a man stabbed to death in a Goleta apartment early Sunday morning after residents reported finding a trail of blood leading into their home.
SB Foundation Sponsors AIDS Walk
Monday, October 4, 2004
Several hundred participants and volunteers showed up this weekend at a Santa Barbara AIDS walk to support an ongoing local struggle against the disease.
Weekend Blaze Smokes House
Monday, October 4, 2004
A fire destroyed the upper floor of a Goleta family's home early Saturday morning, but the four people sleeping inside escaped uninjured.
UCSB Engineers Light Up Peruvian Village
Monday, October 4, 2004
Thanks to the UCSB chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB), the residents of Araypallpa, population 450, can now study late into the night.
Planned Protest
Monday, October 4, 2004
Isla Vista's Dark Side
Monday, October 4, 2004
I told my mom not to worry; I wasn't going to get killed in Isla Vista. My mom is a worrywart. The nagging of a mother is one thing that a good majority of students retain long after they've moved away from home, much longer than girlfriends or boyfriends, good credit and good hygiene.
Hippies Aside, George Bush Is the Bomb
Monday, October 4, 2004
The peaceniks would lead one to think that President Bush acted entirely alone in taking on Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. They seem to think that Americans should have listened to the Europeans and the United Nations members, who supported Saddam for what appear to be strong financial reasons, and at the expense of Americans.
Nexus Neglects Multi-Cultural Greek Groups
Monday, October 4, 2004
I must admit, every time I hear of greek organizations in the newspaper, I'm hesitant to read the article. As a greek myself, I don't want to hear about the negative incidents that happen when greeks choose to haze or drink. Though negative press coverage is a part of the real world, spotlighting the failures and errors of greeks instead of the positive aspects will only continue to further the already negative stereotype of "frats" and sororities.
Men's Soccer
Blemish By The Bay
Monday, October 4, 2004
Friday night the Gauchos finally found a clink in their armor in a heated battle with the University of San Francisco. Alas, it could be worse. UCSB managed to salvage a 1-1 tie, but for the first time this season they put up something other than a goose egg in their losses or ties column.
Women's Soccer
Gauchos Stand Strong at Home
Monday, October 4, 2004
The Gauchos (7-4-1 overall, 2-0 Big West) started their Big West Conference season with two victories this weekend. On Friday, UCSB scored four second-half goals in a 4-1 win over Long Beach State.
Women's Volleyball
On Both Sides of Sweep
Monday, October 4, 2004
More than 500 fans witnessed the UCSB women's volleyball team's humbling 3-0 loss to Pacific in its home opener Friday night in the Thunderdome, but only half as many volleyball enthusiasts returned the following night to watch a fired-up Gaucho squad turn around and sweep Cal State Northridge 3-0.
Men's Water Polo: SB Finishes Fifth in NorCal Tournament
Monday, October 4, 2004
The UCSB men's water polo team hung with the top 20 teams in the nation this weekend, taking fifth place at the Northern California Tournament.
Stupid Pet Owner Tricks
Monday, October 4, 2004
This weekend, I watched a hamster spin around in a wheel. Hamsters seem to do this a lot if given the chance, which makes me wonder why most other animals don't.