Issue 74, Volume 85 2004-2005
Pipe Maintenance Triggers Changes in I.V. Water Supply
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Isla Vista residents can drink the brown water that will trickle slowly from their taps this week, but the Goleta Water District has recommended against washing clothes while the water retains its unusual hue.
Band Withdraws From Show After Singer Falls Ill
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Social Distortion cancelled its Monday night show at the UCSB Events Center, leaving thousands of ticket-holders without the story of Mike Ness's life.
Fall From Del Playa Balcony Injures Landlord
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Isla Vista property owner Bob Lovegrinn was rushed to the hospital by paramedics Sunday afternoon after he fell from the balcony of one of his properties at 6503 Del Playa Dr.
New Laundry Service Arrives On Campus
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Even UCSB students who do not own cars will soon be able to experience the luxury of valet service -- or at least their laundry will.
Protection Work Earns Professor Coveted Grant
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
UCSB associate professor Shankar Aswani became the first anthropologist to win the world's most prestigious award for marine conservation yesterday, as the Pew Fellows Program named him one of the five most innovative scholars in ocean science.
Students Lobby Against Mounting Fees
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
About 250 University of California students assembled at UC Davis this past weekend and in Sacramento to voice their concern over the rising cost of higher education.
Students Suspected in Assault Case
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
The UC Police Dept. is investigating an on-campus incident that occurred last week in which a Santa Barbara man was allegedly physically assaulted and his 17-year-old girlfriend was allegedly sexually assaulted.
Skeletal Remains Spark Investigation
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
The Santa Barbara County Sherriff's Dept. is investigating human bones found near Gaviota Creek yesterday morning.
High Five
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
The Artful Dodger: Hollywood on State Street
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
I'd be breathing a sigh of relief if I were Leonardo DiCaprio. The dreamboat accepted the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Platinum Award on Jan. 30 for his performances in such films as "Titanic," "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" and "Critters 3." In his speech, however, DiCaprio seemed to miss the point of the award.
I.V. Master Plan Shafts Quality of Life
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Isla Vista residents bike, surf, party, go to parks and park their cars for days if they can find a place. But when their bikes and boards get stolen, their parks are threatened with major development and their cars are vandalized, they almost don't feel like partying.
Men's Volleyball
UCSB Travels to #2 Pepperdine
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Just like a group of stoked surfers awaiting some killer swell, the Santa Barbara men's volleyball team will look to ride the Waves tonight before it crashes into the Malibu shore.
Men's Rugby: Final Try Gives SB Last-Minute Win Over UCLA
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
With the hopes of an entire season riding on this possession, the UCSB men's rugby team began its final drive toward the UCLA goal line. A Bruin try, coming off a Gaucho fumble, gave the Bruins a 15-11 lead with two minutes to play.
Women's Rugby: Santa Barbara Blanks Occidental College 62-0
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
With a home field advantage this weekend, the women's rugby club team (3-0 Southern California Rugby Football Union) stomped on its competition, winning two matches and moving closer to obtaining a bid to Nationals.
Sex on the Brain
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
I just read an article saying that scientists have invented a “libido meter,” which measures brain waves to determine how sexually aroused someone is.