Issue 15, Volume 85 2004-2005
Queers Kick-Start Week of Celebrations
Monday, October 11, 2004
All colors will fly this morning as a rainbow march makes its way across campus, marking the first event of a weeklong celebration in honor of National Coming Out Day. The UCSB Queer Student Union (QSU), along with the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) have collaborated in hosting a weeklong celebration.
Hundreds Walk in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Monday, October 11, 2004
Several hundred volunteers took steps Saturday morning to help raise money to discover a cure for breast cancer. The fifth annual Barbara Ireland Walk for the Cure took place at Chase Palm Park downtown at 8 a.m. to support new research on the disease, which kills over 40,000 women in this country each year.
Greeks To Host Blood Drive on Campus Today
Monday, October 11, 2004
The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity are hosting a blood drive for the Tri-Counties Blood Bank from noon to 4 p.m. in the MultiCultural Center Meeting Room, located in the Associated Students Building, next to the UCen and Corwin Pavilion.
UCSB Program Seeks Friends for Mentally Disabled
Monday, October 11, 2004
The award-winning UCSB chapter of Best Buddies is looking to make new friends. The goal of the program is to enhance the lives of people with mental disabilities by providing the chance for a good friendship.
The GPS Leading the Blind
Monday, October 11, 2004
Don't Mix Sex And State
Monday, October 11, 2004
There is nothing gayer - in the adolescent slang sense of the term - than the issue of gay marriage. Never have so many people whined so much over something that is so stupid.
UC Bankrolling a Nuclear Fallout
Monday, October 11, 2004
Last Friday's presidential debate displayed a John Kerry committed to leading an international coalition to end nuclear proliferation. This bold stance on nuclear weapons development echoed in both candidates' assertions during the Sept. 30 debate, which identified weapon production to be the most critical national security issue of our time.
SB Drowns Titans in Second Half
Monday, October 11, 2004
Another game, another victory for the #5 UCSB men's water polo team (14-5) with an 8-4 defeat over #6 UC San Diego (16-7) in front of a large crowd at Campus Pool on Friday afternoon.
UCSB Leaves Inland Empire With Two Victories
Monday, October 11, 2004
With less than two minutes remaining in double overtime Sunday, the UCSB women's soccer team squeaked in a goal to upset unbeaten Riverside 2-1.
Gauchos Round Up Mustang Defense
Monday, October 11, 2004
The UCSB men's soccer team did it Argentinian Cowboy-style Saturday night, rounding up some mustangs in San Luis Obispo. The Gauchos (10-0-1 overall, 3-0-0 in the Big West) tamed Cal Poly's defense in a 5-1 win, featuring four second-half goals.
Idaho Upsets #13 SB in Five Games in Moscow
Monday, October 11, 2004
Lightning struck for the second time in one historic place in Moscow, Idaho - a place that #13 UCSB (10-3 overall, 5-2 in the Big West) will be happy to leave off its travel plans next season.
Freshman Leads SB Netters in Tourney
Monday, October 11, 2004
The UCSB men's tennis team dominated its recent tournament despite the fact that it was missing key players due to injuries. Santa Barbara sent only four players to the tournament because of injuries to seniors Matt Coin and Leo Basica.
What's That Smell?
Monday, October 11, 2004
Damn, don't forget to clean out your backpack every now and then. I use mine as a refrigerator/pharmacy/library/file cabinet, and what goes in doesn't always come back out.