Issue 70, Volume 85 2004-2005
I.V. Store Violates Liquor Laws
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Keg N' Bottle, the Isla Vista grocery store formerly known as Mac's Market, is facing a 25-day suspension of its liquor license or a fine as high as $20,000 for selling alcohol to an underage buyer.
Firestone Aims to Accomplish Goals
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Armed with a carefully selected staff and an intimate knowledge of local politics, 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone says he is ready to deliver on the promises he made to voters during his campaign last March.
Authorities Begin Investigation Into Alleged Assault
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Officers from the UC Police Dept. (UCPD) are currently working to identify a man who may have sexually assaulted a woman last weekend on Storke Field.
DP Park Plans End After Years of Negotiations
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Local activists fighting for the creation of an open-space park on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive did not get the answer they were looking for at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday morning.
CalPIRG Reveals Textbook Study, Demands Action
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
UCSB students pay more for textbooks, on average, than any other UC, according to a new study released by the California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG).
Public Joins Council to Plan Goleta
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Goleta residents got a chance to have their say in the city's future last week, helping shape the city's general plan by attending workshops hosted by the Goleta City Council.
Rainy Days To Cost Forest Millions
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
The heavy rains in January took a destructive and expensive toll on the Los Padres National Forest (LPNF), causing up to an estimated $6 million in damage.
The Wednesday Hump
Letting Go of the Liquor
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Here it is. The newest and hottest move for the bedroom that's sweeping across the nation faster than your dad sweeps up the vomit at Magic Mountain. That's right, I called your dad a janitor. From Rochester to Riverside, from Connecticut to Cali, people are doing it like they've never done it before.
Aid Relief Hits I.V.
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Support tsunami relief? Wait - that was so last month. Besides, I heard Jacko is protesting. America and other nations gave money and nations have been rebuilt. I have to remind those who hold this opinion that there is more to nation building than three weeks of news press and "Crossfire" discussions.
Iraq Elections Mark Victory for Its Citizens - and Bush?
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Videos of women waiting in line to cast their votes have flooded our television screens over the past few days. It's a good day for Iraq and for democracy. For the first time in many years, it's not the outcome of the elections that counts, but the elections themselves.
The Readers' Voice
Frenzy for Housing Gets More Than the Servers Down
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
The UCSB Housing and Residential Services promised students 1,000 spots for those interested in continuing to live in the residence halls in 2005-06. However, as I dutifully awoke before 8 a.m. in order to be one of the first and avoid the subsequent feeding frenzy, I, in my naíveté, did not believe that anything more than slow servers would be a problem.
Men's Volleyball
Red Hot Gauchos Take on Anteaters
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
The #7 UCSB men's volleyball team will look to gain some revenge against #11 Irvine when Santa Barbara travels to Irvine tonight. The last time the Gauchos (5-4,5-1 MPSF) faced the Anteaters (3-7, 1-4 MPSF) was in the second round of the EBar Invitational in Santa Barbara on Jan. 7, with Irvine sweeping Santa Barbara out 3-0.
Men's Tennis: Second-Ranked UCLA Sweeps #67 SB Netters
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
One would think being nationally-ranked would mean you could compete against anyone. This is not the case when one faces UCLA. The #67 UCSB (2-1 overall) men's tennis team was swept 7-0 by the #2 Bruins (5-0 overall) Tuesday. UCLA has not lost a single point this season.
Sports Column: An Excuse to Party
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Something big is happening this Sunday that starts with an "S" - I just can't quite remember what it is. Is it the... S... S... "Simpsons"?
Prognosticate, Procrastinate
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Huzzah! It’s Groundhog Day! What could be better than a day celebrating weather forecasting?