Issue 60, Volume 85 2004-2005
Def Poetry Jam Session Verses UCSB
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Nine poets slammed their way through a variety of verse Tuesday night, rhyming together every theme from political injustice and childhood to questions of identity and penis size.
Center Strives for Ballot with Signature Drive
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
With over $380,000 of state funding cut from its budget over the last three years, Counseling & Career Services (C&CS) is looking at instituting a lock-in fee of $5.85 per quarter per student for the first time this spring.
New 'No Late Fees' Policy Makes a Scene
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Despite rental giant Blockbuster Video's introduction of a "no late fee" policy earlier this month, Isla Vista's only video store is still reeling in plenty of customers.
CAB Seeks Support for Increased Funding
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Hoping to maintain its current level of programming, Associated Students Community Affairs Board (CAB) is asking undergraduates to sign a petition that would place a lock-in fee increase initiative on the Spring Quarter campuswide elections ballot.
Down on the Corner, Out in the Street
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
A group of freshmen search for housing for the upcoming 2005-06 year on the 6600 block of Pasado Road on Saturday. To secure a place, students have to start looking early due to the limited space available in Isla Vista for prospective tenants.
The Wednesday Hump
Forget the Pillow Talk
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Another week is halfway behind us, and, if you drink on Thursdays the way I do, the weekend is just a few hours away! But before we wander out-of-doors, ready to pounce on those weekend plans -- whomever they may be -- let us first do a bit of planning ahead.
The Truth Behind the IVRPD Lawsuit
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
The IVRPD was clearly trying to follow the letter of the Brown Act -- the law that requires public access to meeting and requires elected officials to let the public speak. They just happened -- under reasonable circumstances -- to be wrong.
It's Time for a New, Better A.S. Administration to Set Up
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Since I started attending UCSB back in 2002, Associated Students has not been the organization it claims it to be. The problems are due partially to a lack of funding, but most importantly to poor leadership and decision making within A.S.
The Readers' Voice
Staff Editorial Misses the Point With Parental Blame
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Blaming parents for the victimization of their children merely skirts the systemic nature of the problem. Instead, let's begin a real conversation about childhood sexual abuse. Let's stop blaming the victims.
2005 Baseball Preview: UCSB Yearns for Yesteryear
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
In 2001, the UCSB baseball team made its last appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Since then, the Gauchos haven't finished higher than fourth place in the Big West Conference and have been looking for some way to return to the status of three years ago.
W.Rugby Club: Rugby Breaks in New Turf, Demolishes Visiting Bruins
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
The UCSB women's rugby team thumped UCLA on Saturday at Rob Field in the program's first-ever match on the new field turf.
Junior High Prom Heats Up
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Management consultant William Fried recently told a bunch of Bay Area eighth graders that they could make up to $250,000 per year as an exotic dancer (depending on their bust size, that is).