Issue 33, Volume 85 2004-2005
35th District Awaits Final Ballot Count
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Despite Pedro Nava's current lead in the race for 35th district state assembly seat, both Nava and Pohl continue to await the final tallying of the remaining absentee ballots, with neither side accepting victory or conceding defeat.
Over 77 Percent Voter Turnout May Set Records
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Voter turnout at the Santa Barbara County election polls Tuesday was the largest it has been in 12 years, exceeding the office of the county clerk's expectations of a 75 percent voter turnout.
Downtown Sees Little Halloween Violence
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Festivities over the Halloween weekend at downtown State Street bars gave rise to long lines, big crowds and a few serious incidents. The combination of Halloween falling on a Sunday and mild weather over the weekend attracted a large number of people to the lower State Street area and resulted in one of the busiest weekends of the year.
Leggies Discuss Fee Initiative, Bike Path
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Associated Students Legislative Council prepared for the upcoming A.S. special election and supported bicyclist safety at Wednesday night's meeting. Council members approved the ballot language for the upcoming A.S. initiative in the Nov. 16-18 A.S. special election.
Police Blotter
November 4, 2004
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Monday, Nov. 11, 5:54 a.m. - Two deputies responded to reports of intoxicated subjects fighting at an apartment on the 6500 block of Cervantes Dr. The officers arrived at the residence and observed two men grappling on the floor through the window of the apartment.
OK, the Election's Over, You Can Take Down Your Signs Now
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Electoral Heartbreak
Thursday, November 4, 2004
I'm a political junkie and a sports fanatic. I'm also a Democrat who hails from Chicago, which means that since Michael Jordan left the Bulls and since Bill Clinton left the presidency, I've had to cope with a deep and intense pain every single season of the year.
Two Parties Bring Needed Balance to U.S.
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Now that the elections are over, we can once again look at our political beliefs in a more rational manner. What does it mean to be a Democrat or a Republican? Well for some, it might be based on the fact that certain individuals believe in abortion rights or less religious control, or maybe that their parents and friends believe in a certain party and they just go along with it.
Men's Basketball
'Tis The Season To Be Ballin'
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Get those yellow shirts from out of the closet, blow the dust off, and do something with that nasty beer stain, for it's that time of year again. Yes, the Thunderdome will be aglow with v-cuts, arching jumpers, and swaggering young men tonight with the arrival of the hoops season.
Men's Soccer
Aggies, Santa Barbara To Graze Field
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Maybe it was the ocean views, or the opportunity to play the nationally ranked UCSB men's soccer team. Or maybe it was just a good chance to get away from the cows.
M. Club Soccer: Gauchos Head To Nationals
Thursday, November 4, 2004
During a Halloween weekend of ups and downs, the UCSB men's club soccer team avoided a scare by placing second at the regional tournament in Stockton, Calif., keeping its bid to nationals and securing the #1 seed.
Sailing: Boaters Dock In Third Place
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Halloween weekend turned out to be a treat for the UCSB sailing team as it cruised into a spot for nationals in mid-November. Juniors Lauren Hobson, Jon Bell and Carson Reynolds placed third out of six in the sloop races below USC and Irvine.
OUTrageous Festival Reel Important
Thursday, November 4, 2004
OUTrageous! The 13th Annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Film Festival should, by all means, be anything but an outrageous idea. The LGBT population in Santa Barbara is blossoming and campus clubs, like FUQIT and Queer People of Color, are as well.
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Thursday, November 4, 2004
When was the last time you saw a good movie? When was the last time you saw a movie from Korea? If you said "I don't know" to either of these questions, this movie is right up your alley.
A Poignant Portrayal of an Iconic Personality
Thursday, November 4, 2004
"Ray" masterfully recreates the life, struggles and successes of Ray Charles. It follows the perseverance of Charles, a blind pianist, in his youth, his shrewd business skills and Charles' ultimate descent into the clutches of heroin addiction.
The Biko House Keeps the Music Coming, Despite Difficulties
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Guitars were put to a good cause on Friday night, as the Biko House held its second benefit concert, featuring headlining bands Tobias and the Shotgun Wedding.
The Nitty Gritty on State Street
Thursday, November 4, 2004
An untraditional blend of individual style, State Street's True Grit is one of Santa Barbara's best stores. A meld of high fashion, local designers and eclectic styles, True Grit is truly one of Santa Barbara's hidden treasures.
CD Review
Cake | Pressure Chief | Columbia
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Cake's new album, Pressure Chief, proves to be no blaring deviation from the unique style that we know and love. Indeed, Cake devotees can rest assured: The trademark catchy hooks and annoyingly easy-to-remember lyrics still hold true in their new CD.
CD Review
Le Tigre | This Island | Universal Records
Thursday, November 4, 2004
This Island deserves three awards: one for the best/weirdest song title on an album ("Nanny Nanny Boo Boo"), another for best cover of the year (The Pointer Sisters' hit "I'm So Excited") and the last for making the Casio keyboard this year's guitar.
CD Review
Rilo Kiley | More Adventurous | Brute/Beaute
Thursday, November 4, 2004
After playing countless sold-out shows in support of its 2002 break-through album The Execution of All Things, Rilo Kiley has returned with further enthusiasm and abundant confidence.
CD Review
Green Day | American Idiot | Reprise
Thursday, November 4, 2004
It's been a long while since our ears have been kissed by the sound of Green Day. Well, music fans, it is 2004, and the trio swims back into the stream of main with the freshly released American Idiot.
CD Review
Tears for Fears | Everybody Loves a Happy Ending | New Door
Thursday, November 4, 2004
"If only I were half my age and she was younger," laments Tears for Fears' Roland Orzabal on "Call Me Mellow," one of the many standout tracks on Everybody Loves a Happy Ending, the band's first new album in nine years.
CD Review
The Black Keys | Rubber Factory | Fat Possum
Thursday, November 4, 2004
It's certainly tempting to write off Akron, Ohio-based group the Black Keys as another one of the seemingly hundreds of the garage rock bands that have sprung up over the last few years.
Artsweek Calendar
November 4, 2004
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Arts & Lectures presents a screening of "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring," the critically acclaimed film by South-Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-Duk. The film follows a Buddhist monk from his childhood to old age on his quest for clarity and peace.
There Goes the Sun
Thursday, November 4, 2004
I hate it when Daylight Savings Time ends and the sun starts setting right after I wake up. If I'm going to ever see the sun, I need to either wake up earlier or change the angle of the sun relative to the earth, and I'm not sure which of these is more plausible.