Issue 91, Volume 85 2004-2005
Ecology Experts Support Island Pig Annihilation
Friday, March 4, 2005
Despite claims of unnecessary swine slaughter from the Channel Islands Animal Protection Association, park employees and certain UCSB professors are saying the eradication of feral pigs on Santa Cruz Island is entirely necessary.
Police Receive Grant to Aid I.V. Traffic Control
Friday, March 4, 2005
Bikers in Isla Vista will have more to worry about than becoming the hood ornament on a car next time they speed through a stop sign, courtesy of local law enforcement's recent crackdown on bicycle safety violations.
Crews Break it Down for Snidecor Remodel
Friday, March 4, 2005
Demolition crews are currently tearing down part of Snidecor Hall to make way for a new entertainment center.
IVRPD Gouges Greeks Bearing Park Permit
Friday, March 4, 2005
The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) unanimously voted at its meeting Thursday night to issue a 900 percent permit fee increase for a fraternity's invitational volleyball tournament.
All Bets Are On
Friday, March 4, 2005
From left to right, freshman Mackenzie Mee-Lee, junior Joshua Spertell, sophomore Ryan Mock, senior David Eghbali, junior Hamid Tahsildoost and junior Tony DiNoto gather around the table for a round of poker at the 2nd annual tournament hosted by Hillel.
Staff Editorial
Turds and Tulips
Friday, March 4, 2005
Jagged, painful turds to the police for trying to end decades of biker rule with a ticket-happy crackdown. Safe, dry tulips to the local groups and establishments that contributed aid money for tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.
40 oz. to Freedom
Freedom Really Is Just 40 Ounces Away
Friday, March 4, 2005
People ask me about this column pretty regularly. "Hey man, we have beer, but we don't have any 40s. Sorry, I know that's kind of your, like, forte and all." "I'll drink anything," I respond -- and drink the beer.
Bedhead Diaries: Save Romantic Getaways for a Different Season
Friday, March 4, 2005
And so the countdown to Spring Break begins. Off to Cancun? Costa Rica? Cabo? Well, bon voyage, my travel-happy friends -- I'm jealous of you. That is, unless, you're going on said fabulous vacation with a significant other. If you fall under this oxymoronic category, I have to ask you: What the hell are you thinking?
Plan to Slaughter Pigs Is Anything but Kosher
Friday, March 4, 2005
After reading the article "Island Pig Eradication Spurs Wild Controversy," I thought the Nexus was playing an early April Fools' joke. How could such a ridiculous plan be taken seriously? I'll admit I don't know all the specifics about the proposed island invasion, Slay of Pigs '05.
Women's Basketball
Gauchos Trounce Anteaters
Friday, March 4, 2005
The bad news last night was that UCSB didn't score a basket from the field in the last 10.5 minutes of play. The good news, however, was that it set a school record for free throws both made and taken, scored 79 points and claimed its 10th straight Big West Conference title.
Men's Basketball
SB Falls Down the Stretch
Friday, March 4, 2005
CSB did not know what Irvine junior guard Ross Schraeder was capable of. Schraeder torched the Gauchos for 21 points, including two consecutive three pointers in the final two minutes to lead the Anteaters to a 72-63 victory.
Men's Volleyball
Pacific Takes UCSB to Four Games
Friday, March 4, 2005
Tigers may be an endangered species, but that didn't stop the #5 UCSB men's volleyball team from poaching them last night. Santa Barbara rose to the top over visiting #10 Pacific 3-1 Thursday night in Rob Gym, as early offensive success helped catapult the Gauchos to a 30-14, 28-30, 30-15, 32-30 victory.
Baseball: Santa Barbara Heads to Seattle
Friday, March 4, 2005
After having wet weather cancel one game, suspend another and ruin numerous practices, it seems ironic that the UCSB baseball team is traveling to Seattle to get out of the rain this weekend. Washington (5-7) plays host to the Gauchos (8-6) for three games, starting tonight at Husky Ballpark.
Martha's Baked Honey Mustard Plover
Friday, March 4, 2005
Uh oh. Martha is back on the streets again, free to inflict her domestically perfect lifestyle and recipes upon us all.