Issue 69, Volume 85 2004-2005
County Backs Away From Plan to Buy DP Land
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hear today from several people who say they are angry about Brooks Firestone's decision to end negotiations for the purchase of empty land on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive.
Experience Guides New Chief of Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
From tangible change in Isla Vista to offering students internships in local government, David Smyser has a long list of goals he wants to help 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone achieve.
Student Groups To Honor Black History With Cultural Events
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Several campus organizations are helping to celebrate Black History Month, which begins today, by hosting a myriad of social events throughout the month of February.
Changed Policy Allows Protests Abroad
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
University of California students studying abroad can now participate in protests and demonstrations in foreign counties without fear of academic reprimand.
Proposed Initiative Aims to Repair Fields
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
The UCSB Dept. of Physical Activities and Recreation is working to instate a new lock-in fee that will replace part of the grass on Storke Field with an all-weather synthetic turf field.
Cracking Down
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Take Safety for Granted
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
After reading Neil Visalvanich's column titled "The Man Who Cried Terror" (Daily Nexus, Jan. 31), I am now convinced that our younger population is doomed, yet not in the same way that Mr. Visalvanich is predicting.
Petty Vandals Contradict Their Ideals
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Yesterday, I took my vehicle in to have a little procedure done. The doctor told me the plastic surgery should cost a pretty penny - $822 to be exact. I'm typically not a vain person, but I felt that my poor Jeep Cherokee could not drive any further without fixing its deformity so that it could return to its pristine state.
Men's Rugby: Santa Barbara Upsets Mustangs
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Backed up against their own goal line, staring down a Cal Poly running attack as relentless as the tide, the #15 UCSB men's rugby team could have cracked.
Women's Rugby: Depleted SB Off to 1-0 Start Despite Injuries
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
The UCSB women's rugby team has started its season off strong with a 1-0 record in league play, despite injury problems and short rosters.
Bowling: Gauchos Finish 27th in Sin City Tourney
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Las Vegas, Nev., was the destination for the UCSB bowling team this weekend as it competed in the Brunswick Coca-Cola Classic. Santa Barbara emerged from the tournament in 27th place out of 35 teams.
Fencing Team Competes in UCLA Tournament
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Despite a weekend of losses, the UCSB Fencing Club team performed well above expectations at the West Coast Collegiate Team Invitational last week.
When Roommates Go Nuclear
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
My former roommate took their microwave with them when they moved out, and now I feel so... adrift.