Issue 107, Volume 85 2004-2005
Unions, Students Fight Against UC's Stagnant Salaries
Friday, April 15, 2005
About 300 people gathered at noon in the Arbor on Thursday to protest the standstill in negotiations between the University of California and service workers requesting an increase in wages.
Take Back the Night Rallies Against Rape
Friday, April 15, 2005
Students and activists banded together to spread the word about sexual assault in Isla Vista on Thursday night at the 28th annual Take Back the Night rally in Anisq' Oyo' Park, which drew over 100 people.
UCSB Baseball Star Undergoes Surgery
Friday, April 15, 2005
Just 17 hours after starting at shortstop for the UCSB baseball team in its win over nationally ranked USC on Wednesday, senior Chris Malec underwent surgery for testicular cancer.
Greens Get Ready for Earth Day
Friday, April 15, 2005
From live music to conservation education, organizers say they expect to attract roughly 1,000 people to this weekend's Earth Day celebration in Isla Vista.
Student Lobby Seeks Fee for Student Rights
Friday, April 15, 2005
Associated Students Student Lobby is trying to interest students in sixty-nine -- that is, its 69-cent lock-in fee on this quarter's campus election ballot.
Rape Center Salutes Collaboration With Police
Friday, April 15, 2005
Members of the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center (SBRCC) celebrated the group's 30-year partnership with Santa Barbara's finest over coffee, ham and eggs Thursday at the annual Law Enforcement Recognition Breakfast.
IVRPD To Hold Rolling Rendezvous
Friday, April 15, 2005
Local cyclists and park enthusiasts are invited to pedal their way over to the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District office tomorrow afternoon for its 10th annual bike tour of the area.
Feature Photo: Fishing for Change
Friday, April 15, 2005
From left to right, Courtney Johnson, Jennifer McCaw and Matthew Ward gather protest cards in front of the UCen on Thursday.
40 oz. to Freedom
Budweiser Overboard!
Friday, April 15, 2005
I was hoping my solution to your election-induced stomachache would be to write a self-serving, liquor-driven endorsement for myself as A.S. president, but apparently, I could lose my job for such behavior.
Show I.V. Lovin' by Voting Green
Friday, April 15, 2005
I am running with Students' Party for external vice president of local affairs and am here to deconstruct the layers of campaign spectacles, convince you to care about student government and tell you to vote for Students' Party.
SAC Is More Than Just an Acronym -- It's Progress At Its Best
Friday, April 15, 2005
The three letters of SAC stand for more than just Student Action Coalition. Those three words are much deeper than they appear and are greatly needed in our student government next year.
Reform Should Lift Restrictions on Study in Israel
Friday, April 15, 2005
Since the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) in Israel was suspended in 2002, student attempts to study in Israel have been frustrated. But hopefully, this will soon be over.
Shame on Nexus Ignorance
Friday, April 15, 2005
The Nexus' decision to not endorse the A.S. Women's Commission reaffirmation reflects its lack of knowledge of the Women's Commission's work. This is why we feel it's important to let the Nexus know what we are doing on campu
Give UCSB Parents a Chance at Education
Friday, April 15, 2005
Many UCSB students who have children can only go to school because their children are cared for at the center, which serves children ages 3 months to 5 years from approximately 150 families.
The Readers' Voice
Come Out and Support the UCSB Dance Team, I.V. Teens
Friday, April 15, 2005
The UCSB Dance Team is coordinating a fundraiser called the "Student Benefit Concert" to take place Saturday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in Campbell Hall. This event benefits both the UCSB Dance Team and the Isla Vista Teen Center.
W.Water Polo: Hawaii Stays Hot in Heated Game
Friday, April 15, 2005
After seven consecutive road games, the UCSB women's water polo team was unable to come away with a win in its first game at Campus Pool in five weeks. The #9 Gauchos could not overcome an early three-goal deficit, eventually losing to #4 Hawaii by a score of 8-4.
M.Rugby: SB Hosts Sweet 16
Friday, April 15, 2005
Three weeks ago, the UCSB men's rugby team thought it would be working the Sweet 16, not playing in it. Apparently, the truth goes a long way for the honest.
Men's Volleyball
SB Looks to Clear Up MPSF Playoff Picture
Friday, April 15, 2005
Saturday night will mark the end of an up-and-down conference season for Gaucho volleyball, but amid an uncertain playoff picture and a pesky losing streak, Santa Barbara's match against unranked USC is critical for picking up some winning momentum.
Softball: Gauchos Host Big West Wannabes
Friday, April 15, 2005
It's time for the UCSB softball team to face the Aggies again. After defeating the Utah State Aggies 9-4 and 11-3 last weekend, Santa Barbara will face the UC Davis Aggies in three games at Campus Diamond this weekend.
Baseball: Gauchos Challenge UCLA
Friday, April 15, 2005
Though their minds may not be on the games at hand, the Gauchos still have a series to play. Minus senior shortstop Chris Malec, Santa Barbara baseball will take on UCLA this weekend.
M.Tennis: Santa Barbara Ends Regular Season
Friday, April 15, 2005
An up and down season for the #75 UCSB men's tennis team comes to a close early next week with the final Big West match on Friday before finishing up with nonconference matches Sunday and Tuesday.
There's the Beef
Friday, April 15, 2005
Some woman supposedly found part of a human finger in her bowl of Wendy's chili. Isn't it weird how people are always finding toes and chicken heads and razors and shit in fast food?