Issue 62, Volume 85 2004-2005
Artificial Cells Shed Light on Life
Friday, January 21, 2005
Albert Libchaber, a professor of physics visiting from Rockefeller University, gave a talk at the UCSB Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) on Wednesday about his latest research into artificially creating cell-like structures.
Protesters Beat Around Bush
Friday, January 21, 2005
Protesting the inauguration of President George W. Bush, a crowd of between 300 and 400 students marched from the Arbor to Storke Plaza on Thursday, chanting "Not My President" and "No Blood for Oil."
Expert Studies Overturn DP Eviction Order
Friday, January 21, 2005
Reversing a controversial eviction order, Santa Barbara County Building Official Mike Zimmer announced Thursday that residents of 6619 and 6645 Del Playa Dr. can remain in their blufftop buildings through July 2005.
Friends Mourn Loss of UCSB Police Chief
Friday, January 21, 2005
Over 150 friends, family members and colleagues of the late UCSB Police Chief John MacPherson gathered Thursday morning to honor and speak fondly of their friend "Mac," who died Jan. 14 from cancer.
UC Vies for Continued Lab Control
Friday, January 21, 2005
Hoping to hang on to the management contract for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), the University of California Regents voted Thursday to bid on continuing its stewardship of the research facility.
Storms Raise Toxin Levels Off Coast
Friday, January 21, 2005
After the recent storms, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services posted warnings of high levels of bacteria for certain beaches, advising swimmers to avoid creek mouths and storm drains in the ocean for at least 72 hours once the rains subsided.
I.V. Park To Host Roe v. Wade Rally
Friday, January 21, 2005
Local pro-choice organizations will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade this Saturday in Anisq' Oyo' Park. Members of Planned Parenthood, the Pro-Choice Coalition and Voices for Planned Parenthood (VOX) will speak about current issues surrounding women's and abortion rights.
Polynesian Dancers To Shake Hub
Friday, January 21, 2005
Students have the opportunity to shake their hips with Polynesian dance troupe Iaorana te Otea tonight in the Hub. The group, whose name means "Greetings from the Drumbeats," will host a dance tonight in the UCen Hub to raise funds for performances throughout the year.
Officers Bust Bank Bandit, Buddy
Friday, January 21, 2005
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. deputies arrested a 32-year-old Goleta resident Thursday afternoon in connection with a robbery at the Bank of America at 5892 Calle Real, which took place Jan. 18.
The Scoop on I.V. Living
Friday, January 21, 2005
It's that time of year when every knock on the door means that freshmen fresh out of San Nic want to see a real Isla Vista apartment, like it's some kind of exhibit at the zoo. A lot of shit goes on in the dorms and I know all you freshmen see I.V. during party mode, but you don't know anything about actually living here.
California Dreamin', Liberal-Style
Friday, January 21, 2005
Political heresy, outright treason, an unconscionable act -- I, Courtney Weaver, vice president of the UCSB Campus Democrats, feminist, and intern for Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich, attended the second inauguration of President George Walker Bush.
When a Piss Becomes Unintentional Sound Porn
Friday, January 21, 2005
Finally, after what seemed like years to my agonized bladder, the professor granted the class a seven-minute break. Sweet! Just what I needed! Perhaps my pressing bladder temporarily blinded me from recognizing that I was not the only woman in the women's bathroom.
The Readers' Voice
Radicals Accomplish Nothing With Pointless Bush Protest
Friday, January 21, 2005
The right to protest is one that I hold dear. Protest exists to spur change. But what exactly were the students who took to the Arbor in anger hoping to accomplish? Were they expecting their actions to somehow overturn the election and put John Kerry in charge?
The Readers' Voice
Dining Commons Policy Leaves One Meal Hastily Unfinished
Friday, January 21, 2005
As a resident of Anacapa Residence Hall, I frequent both Ortega and DLG Dining Commons. Recently, while walking out of the DLG at closing time for Late Night, I was accosted at the door by an employee.
Men's Basketball
UCSB Shocks Northridge
Friday, January 21, 2005
The Gaucho Locos may have a knack for the derogatory, the ironic and the downright inappropriate, but it was evidenced in UCSB's 65-52 circumstantial upset over Northridge on Thursday night in the Thunderdome that they also possess a certain sensibility.
Women's Basketball
Santa Barbara Nips CSUN
Friday, January 21, 2005
The Gauchos hit another bright spot on their long and winding road through the 2005 season last night as they defeated Northridge 86-74 with 57 percent shooting in a highly offensive shootout.
Men's Volleyball
BYU Heads West for Series
Friday, January 21, 2005
After winning the first two games of Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play, it seems that nothing can scare Gaucho men's volleyball -- not even defending champions BYU.
Does God Like Pizza?
Friday, January 21, 2005
According to a recent poll, only one-third of Americans believe in the theory of evolution. Upon learning this, I was a bit puzzled by how people can be so skeptical of scientific research.