Issue 67, Volume 85 2004-2005
Rifle-Wielding Robbers Storm DP Apartment
Friday, January 28, 2005
Five UCSB students were held captive at gunpoint in their Del Playa Drive apartment by three armed suspects early Thursday morning, followed by a high-speed chase that ended in the capture of two of the suspects but left one still at large.
'69 Oil Spill Leaves Mark on SB Environmentalism
Friday, January 28, 2005
In a massive swirl of black and blue, three million gallons of oil surged through the ruptured sea floor of the Santa Barbara Channel, leaving an 800-square-mile bruise on the ocean's surface.
Lawyers to Meet in Morris Case
Friday, January 28, 2005
Associated Students President Cervin Morris will appear in court today to set a date for his preliminary hearing.
CSO Officers Impound Stray Bicycles
Friday, January 28, 2005
Students coming back to find their locks cut and their bikes missing may want to hesitate before calling the Community Service Organization (CSO) to catch the thieves. CSO, a division within UCSB Police Dept., started impounding illegally parked bikes this week.
Red Cross Assists La Conchita Victims
Friday, January 28, 2005
In the wake of the devastating Jan. 11 La Conchita mudslide, local organizations have pitched in to create opportunities for Santa Barbara residents to contribute to relief efforts.
The True Embrace of Defeat
Friday, January 28, 2005
Regarding last Thursday's rally, I would like to commend all organizers, speakers and participants. The purpose was clear: to encourage, among students and scholars, a reexamination of the current administration's policies.
Religion and Science Are Symbiotic
Friday, January 28, 2005
Religion and science have fed off each other since the time that humans have walked this Earth with the cognizance of both. And it is with this that I find many a flaw in Troy Baker's letter to the Nexus.
U.S. Military Needs to Shape Up Recruiting Methods
Friday, January 28, 2005
Our nation's military is not just at war with terror. There is an often overlooked conflict taking place right here in our backyard.
The Readers' Voice
The Hump Feeds Into Common Misconception About Romania
Friday, January 28, 2005
Instead of describing sexy fetishes or cool new sex tricks, the obviously inexperienced and blundering sex columnist fills up space by defining useless sexual terms. Last week, it was "G-spot"; this week, "vagina" and "penis."
The Readers' Voice
UC's 'Most Beautiful Campus' Could Use Some Sprucing Up
Friday, January 28, 2005
Being a current UCSB student in my fourth year, I have become increasingly aware over the years of how drab and unimpressive our campus is. Now being on the ocean is super cool. But the campus itself... wow. "Depressing" is the only word I can really use to describe it.
Women's Basketball
Santa Barbara Claims Top Spot
Friday, January 28, 2005
In a scrappy defensive battle, the Gauchos (10-7 overall, 7-1 in the Big West) outlasted Riverside (8-8 overall, 4-4 Big West) to eke out a 68-62 victory and put themselves in sole possession of first place in Big West women's basketball play.
Men's Volleyball
Gauchos Hit the Road
Friday, January 28, 2005
With a wretched away record of 1-10 last season, the #7 Gaucho men's volleyball team hopes this weekend's road trip will play out like a stairway to heaven instead of the highway to hell that has haunted them in the past.
Men's Basketball
UCSB Falters at Buzzer at Riverside
Friday, January 28, 2005
Down three with 18 seconds left, Santa Barbara tried to open up a three-point shot for hot hand senior Chrismen Oliver and then to junior guard Joe See, but the Highlanders were determined not to let either of the two deadly shooters beat them.
Softball: SB Hosts Two-Time Defending NCAA Champs
Friday, January 28, 2005
The UCSB softball team returns 11 letterwinners including six All-Big West honorees, while the Bruins lost five starters, the most notable being All-American pitcher Keira Goerl.
M.Tennis: Gauchos Commence 2005 Season With #67 National Ranking
Friday, January 28, 2005
The UCSB men's tennis team is hoping to return to the NCAA Championships once again after being denied last year. The team will look to an experienced bunch of upperclassmen to lead it to its goal.
Heavy Metal
Friday, January 28, 2005
Today in short fiction: John Sledge eyed the door. There was light and he could hear noises beyond. He drew his gun and threw his shoulder at the door.