Issue 100, Volume 81 2000-2001
Crowd of 800 Gets 'Last Chance to See' Author Douglas Adams
Friday, April 6, 2001
Adams has made a successful living as an author. His nine books have sold over 15 million copies. What he is most concerned about, however, is the environment.
Well-Known Activist To Give Opening Middle East Studies Center Lecture
Friday, April 6, 2001
Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, a Palestinian political leader and human rights activist, will give the inaugural lecture for UCSB's Center for Middle East Studies (CMES) on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Campbell Hall.
IVRPD Discusses Shelter for I.V. Homeless, Crime Rate Over Break
Friday, April 6, 2001
Isla Vista Recreation and Park District members questioned the feasibility of running a homeless center without the county's support at Thursday night's meeting.
Feature Photo: Vive La Resistance!
Friday, April 6, 2001
University electrician and Union Steward Kurt Jahnke waves to honking supporters while holding a sign that reads "Yang Don't Give a Dang!" on Thursday.
Resolution To Protect Tibet
Friday, April 6, 2001
With just a few weeks remaining until BP Amoco's April 19 Annual General Meeting, many University of California students will take to their respective campuses to petition the UC Regents to vote yes on a shareholder resolution that would help protect Tibet from environmental and human rights abuses.
Close Friends and Good Times Are the Life of the Party
Friday, April 6, 2001
But despite all the crap I have to deal with (at work), I really don't want to get into the habit of drowning my sorrows in a bottle and risk becoming one of those people who spend all their time at a bar, but aren't bartenders.
Men's Volleyball Faces Crucial Weekend
Friday, April 6, 2001
The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament is right around the corner, and the #9 UCSB men's volleyball team hasn't gotten on the bandwagon yet.
Women's Tennis Rekindles Winning Ways
Friday, April 6, 2001
After beginning the season with eight straight losses on their way to a 1-10 start, the Gauchos have retaliated with a five-game winning streak.
UCSB Baseball Prepares for Riverside
Friday, April 6, 2001
Riverside doesn't join the Big West until next season, but it will get an early dose of the conference this weekend when it faces the UCSB baseball team in a three-game series.
Go Home
Friday, April 6, 2001
In the words of the late beloved UCSB English professor Frank McConnell:"We don't do shit the first day, we don't do shit the last day. I don't know why the fuck they even pay me."