Issue 47, Volume 85 2004-2005
SB County Board To Hear Drinking Permit Proposal
Thursday, December 2, 2004
With a ban on alcohol consumption without a permit about to be expanded to all Isla Vista Parks, several members of the community disagree with local goverment officials regarding the merits of such an ordinance.
A.S. President To Appear in SB Court
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Associated Students President Cervin Morris will be arraigned Tuesday, Dec. 14 on charges stemming from his Nov. 12 arrest for allegedly hitting a man in the head with a glass bottle.
Evictions Deferred for Three DP Properties
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Santa Barbara County building officials are reviewing a second wave of geo-technical reports submitted by three Del Playa Drive property owners who must prove their structures are safe enough from blufftop erosion to allow for continued occupancy.
Pell To Give Fewer Grants
Thursday, December 2, 2004
A new federal spending bill passed by Congress earlier this month could cut funding to thousands of low-income students receiving financial aid from Pell Grants.
Father's Website Denounces UCSB
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The father of a former UCSB student has launched a Web site criticizing the campus, calling it a "cesspool of drugs, alcohol, noise and violence."
Student Faces New Assault Charges
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Kent Kafatia, a UCSB student accused of rape, faces seven new charges after two additional women came forward to identify him as their attacker.
CUE Labor Union To Rally Support Today
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The Coalition of University Employees labor union will hold a rally today in Storke Plaza at noon, protesting what it calls unfair labor practices by the University of California.
Campus To Add Parking Structure
Thursday, December 2, 2004
With bidding for a new parking structure in Lot 22 closed, the building's construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in January.
3rd Annual Campus Food Drive To Help SB Families
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Students have an opportunity to drive home the holiday spirit by contributing to Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) Third Annual Canned Food Drive from Dec. 1 to Dec. 14.
Perversions Over Politics?
Thursday, December 2, 2004
I reject the terms "liberal" and "conservative." In fact, I think everyone should refer to themselves politically by their sexual fetishes.
Ungrateful Girls Deserve an Icy Xmas
Thursday, December 2, 2004
With the holiday season now in full bloom, the thought of giving is in the air. The only question is what to give and whom to give it to. The only gift I can suggest is for girls who have caught the eye of a male student here at UCSB.
Barbaric Ways Won't Scare Criminals Into Reform
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Suggesting that torturing inmates would solve the problem is not only ignorant, but is also simply idiotic due to its inhumanity.
The Readers' Voice
Isla Vistans of Yore Disturbed the Peace for Noble Reasons
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Where is the Isla Vista only our parents -- and maybe longtime Isla Vista resident Henry Sarria -- knew?
The Readers' Voice
Gaucho Coach Deserves Praise for Impressive Sportsmanship
Thursday, December 2, 2004
In my four years of attending games, I have never seen such a class program as the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Before the game, UCSB Head Coach Bob Williams dared to enter the "grateful red" student section to compliment our tie-dyed faithful.
Men's Soccer
Gauchos Advance to Elite Eight
Thursday, December 2, 2004
In North Carolina, the UCSB men's soccer team washed away the bitterness of losing in overtime to St. John's University in last year's Sweet 16.
Sports Column: What About Us?
Thursday, December 2, 2004
For a normal athletic department with foresight and competence, hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament would mean bringing some national attention as well as revenue to its program, two main goals of any athletic program.
Men's Basketball
UCSB Peppered by Waves of Malibu
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The moral of Wednesday night's game at Pepperdine was simple for the Gauchos: don't handicap yourself by 25 points before you start playing respectable basketball.
Women's Volleyball
Santa Barbara Earns 13th Seed
Thursday, December 2, 2004
#16 UCSB (23-3, 16-2 in the Big West) found out Sunday that it is possible for there to be too many parties in Isla Vista.
Women's Basketball
Michigan Silences Thunderdome
Thursday, December 2, 2004
With the shot clock and game clock nearly synchronized in the final half and UCSB trailing Michigan by three points last Friday, the Thunderdome crowd of nearly 2,000 was on the edge of its seat.
Men's Water Polo: SB Finishes Last in Tourney
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The UCSB men's water polo team saved its worst for last with an eighth place finish in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament this weekend in Palo Alto, Calif.
Finch Takes on the UCSB Hub
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The band, currently on a string of West Coast dates, is prepping their new album, due out later in the year. Artsweek recently talked with Finch guitarist Alex Linares, regarding the band's upcoming plans and festivities.
Stone Makes Epic Mistake With Sub-par "Alexander"
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The film covers the vast majority of Alexander's life as the youngest and mightiest nation-conqueror in the annals of ancient history, a tall order even for the director who brought us "JFK."
A Long, Sad Look at Love and War
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The film delivered a blend of visually alluring landscapes while telling a story about subdued lovers and their heartbreaking fate.
Second Time Not a Charm
Thursday, December 2, 2004
"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" was like having two hours of acid reflux where you get those burps with the little bit of vomit which you're forced to just chew back down.
Neverland Found
Thursday, December 2, 2004
With a few somewhat predictable, yet nonetheless amazing, twists, "Finding Neverland" can be considered one of the best movies of the year. The chemistry between the actors is simply superb.
Pepper Spices Up Hub With Kona Rock
Thursday, December 2, 2004
With hundreds of young, sweaty fans, Pepper maintains an overpowering beach-rock aura much like that of the late Sublime. A commanding stage presence made the crowd putty in Pepper's hands.
CD Review
Love, Angel, Music, Baby
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Many different factors have contributed to Gwen Stefani's rise to the top. As both a singer and a trendsetter, the leading lady of the acclaimed rock group No Doubt has managed to make it this far without much criticism from the public.
CD Review
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Everyone's heard the lead single, "Vertigo," on that annoying iPod commercial, and everybody hates Bono. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The real meat of this album lies in the tracks that would never make it to radio.
'Tis Never the Season
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Finals are almost here... almost. Mine keep almost arriving, but then they get pushed back further into the hazy future by the professor.