Issue 86, Volume 85 2004-2005
Davidson Suspects Face Latest in String of Delays
Friday, February 25, 2005
The two suspects accused of murdering UCSB graduate student Jarrod Davidson must now wait until March 2 to enter their pleas in the case, after their arraignment was postponed Thursday morning due to an attorney's illness.
Protesters To Fight Federal Closure of I.V.'s Halfway House
Friday, February 25, 2005
Local community members will rally at noon today to protest the closing of Working Alternatives, a halfway house located at 6575 Trigo Rd. in Isla Vista.
For Social Change, Fair Play and Peace
Friday, February 25, 2005
Violence in Isla Vista was renewed in June 1970 during one of Malcolm Gault-Williams' shifts as a DJ for campus radio station KCSB.
Zoo To Spotlight Endangered Leopards
Friday, February 25, 2005
The Santa Barbara Zoo will introduce two endangered snow leopards to its collection tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.
Frat To Host Culturally Diverse Show
Friday, February 25, 2005
Organizers of the Sigma Chi Omega Multicultural Fraternity's Seventh Annual Cultural Showcase said they expect to entertain a full house at their variety show this weekend.
The Death of Interaction
Friday, February 25, 2005
I hate the rapidly growing trend of communicating online rather than in person, but I find the temptation increasingly harder to resist. When it comes down to it, reading someone's profile is just so much easier than actually talking to them and also carries no risk of them not liking you.
Ignore Students' Party's Bogus Claims
Friday, February 25, 2005
I am writing again to warn everyone of the Students' Party and provide them an alternative -- Torrin Brooks for A.S. president.
Men's Basketball
Fullerton Jolts Depleted UCSB
Friday, February 25, 2005
Even with the return of The Phantom to the Thunderdome, the UCSB men's basketball team had little to smile about Thursday night in its 66-57 loss to Fullerton. The Titans came in third place in the Big West and only widened the gap between the upper echelon and doldrums of the conference.
Women's Basketball
SB Widens Gap
Friday, February 25, 2005
The Gauchos showed last night why they've been the Lords of the Hoop in the Big West Conference for the past 10 years by destroying Fullerton 83-40 with the help of its Two Towers, junior forward Autumn Nichols and senior forward Kristen Mann.
M.Golf: Santa Barbara Golfers Take Strokes in Hawaii
Friday, February 25, 2005
With a barrage of thunderstorms hitting Southern California this week, there is no better time for the UCSB men's golf team to take a road trip. The Gauchos will head to Hawaii this week to participate in the John Burns Intercollegiate Tournament, which will be held at the Leilehua Golf Course.
W.Tennis: #73 Gauchos Hit The Road
Friday, February 25, 2005
After losing two matches to the weather, the #73 women's tennis team goes on the road this weekend, hoping for bluer skies and better fortunes.
Baseball: UCSB Hosts Beavers
Friday, February 25, 2005
After an onslaught of wet weather, a postponed game and one practice session this week, the UCSB baseball team plays host to Oregon this weekend.
Softball: Gauchos Return to Play
Friday, February 25, 2005
After two straight weeks of rainouts invoked by nine inches of rain in Santa Barbara in the past week, the UCSB softball team looks to break out of the .500 mark Saturday with a doubleheader against Saint Mary's College, if weather permits.
W.Water Polo: SB To Host Nation’s Best
Friday, February 25, 2005
Eighteen of the top 20 women's water polo teams in the nation will join five more teams to participate in the Daktronics Gaucho Invitational to be held at Campus Pool today through Sunday.
A Party Is Due
Friday, February 25, 2005
On this day in history: Lieutenant Governor Hamilton engages to deliver up to Col. Clarke, Fort Sackville as it is at present with all the stores, ammunition, & provision &c. &c...