Issue 53, Volume 85 2004-2005
Landslides Muddy Things Up
Monday, January 10, 2005
Beach Access Points Close Due to Heavy Winter Rains; IVRPD Estimates Thousands of Dollars in Damages
Donation To Expand Recreation Program for Disabled People
Monday, January 10, 2005
A UCSB recreation program that serves children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities received a $75,000 donation from the Santa Barbara-based Bialis Family Foundation last week.
Groups Gather to Plan Fundraisers for Wave Victims
Monday, January 10, 2005
Nearly 40 student representatives from various campus organizations met Sunday morning in the MultiCultural Center to plan relief fundraisers for victims of the recent tsunami in South and Southeast Asia.
Sinkhole, Mudslides Cancel Trains
Monday, January 10, 2005
A large sinkhole that opened up over the weekend forced Amtrak to close a major stretch of railway yesterday, resulting in the cancellation of all trains traveling between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles.
Leaks Push FT Residents to Relocate
Monday, January 10, 2005
After a water leak from recent rains caused a fire alarm in the newly renovated north tower of FT to short-circuit on Friday morning, residents were forced to evacuate the building.
Red Cross Club To Host Info Meeting
Monday, January 10, 2005
As international aid continues to flood into the tsunami-stricken Southeast Asian basin, the UCSB American Red Cross Club (ARCC) will contribute to the relief effort with today's tsunami relief fund meeting.
Private Dancer: A System With a Soul
Monday, January 10, 2005
When I was a little child, my morality was driven by fear - not of God, but of Santa. Even if my parents had indulged me with religious teachings, I have a feeling that my fear of going to hell would have been less than my fear of not getting Hell's Handbasket III (or whatever) for Nintendo on Christmas morning.
The Readers' Voice
Child Molester Needs to Leave UCSB Family Housing
Monday, January 10, 2005
Once upon a time, Victor Sciortino forced a little girl to give him oral pleasure. He was convicted and incarcerated, then re-entered society not too long ago.
Women's Basketball
Idaho Assails UCSB
Monday, January 10, 2005
UCSB (5-6 overall, 3-1 in the Big West) dropped its first league game of the year Saturday afternoon to the University of Idaho (7-5, 2-1 Big West), leaving just one question: What are they putting in the potatoes?
Men's Basketball
Vandals Demolish Santa Barbara
Monday, January 10, 2005
For about 35 minutes, the UCSB men's basketball team flourished with just seven available players, battling Idaho to a 47-47 tie. After 40 minutes, though, UCSB had nothing to show for it.
Sports Column: Sac-Town Soliloquist
Monday, January 10, 2005
A few months ago, Latrell Sprewell nixed a $10 million per year contract extension offer from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Why, you wonder? "I have to feed my kids," he said of the rejection.
Stay Healthy for Life
Monday, January 10, 2005
Rejoice! John Basedow, the disproportionate "Fitness Made Simple" guru, has apparently waved goodbye to this life. He was on vacation in Thailand when the tsunami hit, and things didn't work out.