Issue 11, Volume 85 2004-2005
UCSB Researchers' Work May Help to Find MS Cure
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
UCSB materials and chemical engineering professors have found a unique way to apply their expertise toward understanding a chronic neurological disease, multiple sclerosis.
Cops Arrest Three Men Suspected of Sunday Stabbing
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. and the San Diego Police Dept. arrested three men Monday in connection with the murder of a Goleta resident early Sunday morning.
I.V. Thieves Find Booty Behind Unlocked Doors
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
Burglars have pilfered valuables from nearly 20 Isla Vista residences over the past two weeks, all without breaking a single window or picking a single lock.
Renovations Make Library a Hot Spot
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
This summer, with the help of an anonymous donor, Davidson Library received an upgrade to its communications infrastructure and decor.
Groups Snag Limited A.S. Funds
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
Associated Students Finance Board allocated nearly 60 percent of its budget for Fall Quarter at its Monday night meeting, with A.S. Legislative Council receiving the greatest amount of funds for its "Get Out the Vote" concert.
Damn Skippy: Forget the Media; Kerry Knocks Bush Out
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
Did you see the reactions to the presidential debates? Right after the event, most media outlets considered the event a draw. That's nonsense.
UC Ruling Stops Peacemaking
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
In April 2002, the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) in Israel was suspended because of a State Dept. travel warning. Many students were forced to return home and do independent study work (since it was in the middle of the quarter).
This Sober Dancing Pimp Just Wants to Have Fun
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
I'm a nice guy. Well, at least I think I am a nice guy. My public record may tell you otherwise: two minor-in-possession tickets, one freshman year and another the following year. I learned two lessons from those tickets.
The Readers' Voice
Interfraternity President Defends Advertising Section
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
I am the Interfraternity Council (IFC) president, and I am responding to the opinion article ("Nexus Neglects Multi-Cultural Greek Groups," Daily Nexus, Oct. 4) regarding the greek supplement in the Nexus.
The Readers' Voice
No, Mr. Ruhge, The Lessons of History Don't Back Bush
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
As a history major, I feel a minor obligation to correct the gross simplifications of history made by Justin Ruhge in his column "Hippies Aside, George Bush Is the Bomb" (Daily Nexus, Oct. 4).
Friends Are Free; Save Some Cash and Forget Sororities
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
As I'm skimming the front page I see the article "Fraternities, Sororities Begin Fall Recruitment" (Daily Nexus, Oct. 1). I can't resist reading, because the idea and ideals of sororities and fraternities have always seemed like a huge joke to me.
Women's Volleyball
Santa Barbara Takes Break From Big West
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
Lion paws will attempt to block #8 Santa Barbara's domination over nonconference foes tomorrow night at 7 in the Thunderdome, when the UCSB women's volleyball team takes on Loyola Marymount University.
Men's Tennis: UCSB Netters Emerge as Leaders, Show Work Ethic
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
Thursday, the UCSB men's tennis team took two of its top competitors, juniors Nick Brotman and Ivan D'Argence Arceo, to the annual All-American Tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Media Relations Connects Public With SB Athletics
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
Sports Information Directors (SIDs) Ben Alkaly and Jeff Bowers act as the liason between athletes, coaches, and the media, among other tasks. They work out of the media relations office and the Thunderdome, Campus Diamond or Harder Stadium, depending on the season.
Sports Column: Steamy Serving
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
It's not just the sports found in the X Games that are evolving and progressing; even 100-year-old sports like volleyball are still changing.
Walking Chernobyl
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
I met a lady who said her aura extended a whopping 3 feet from her body. This, she informed me, is quite abnormal; most auras are only a few inches.