Issue 128, Volume 85 2004-2005
Poor Meeting Turnout Delays Recruiter Vote
Monday, May 16, 2005
The UCSB Faculty Legislature failed to meet its minimum attendance requirement and did not vote on a proposal to ban military recruiters from campus at its special meeting Friday afternoon.
Fans Flock to UCSB's Extravaganza
Monday, May 16, 2005
Even though there were fewer acts performing at this year’s Extravaganza, there were more people attending the concert than in years past, event coordinators said.
Outdoor Climbing Wall Rocks I.V. Park
Monday, May 16, 2005
Trigo-Pasado Park, a small parcel of grassy lawn in Isla Vista, was boosted into prominence this weekend when it became the home of the first free public rock-climbing wall in California.
Weekend Flames Char Goleta Apartment
Monday, May 16, 2005
Santa Barbara County firefighters tackled a blaze in a Goleta apartment complex Saturday morning that left one unit in ruins but spared the rest of the nearby buildings.
Staff Editorial
Empty Roll Call
Monday, May 16, 2005
Last Friday, the question of whether on-campus military recruiters should stay or go unfortunately became a question of how many UCSB faculty legislators would show up to vote. The answer to the first question has now been postponed until fall of next year because the answer to the second question was a resounding "not enough."
Private Dancer: Moderation Makes for Half-Ass Opinions
Monday, May 16, 2005
Whenever I hear the term "moderate" in political parlance, I tend to think of the kind of person who reaches a fork in the road and goes whichever way it's hanging. Or I think of the type who, never able to decide between steak and lobster in a restaurant, ultimately chooses based on pressure from his companions.
Men's Lacrosse: Lacrosse Wins Second Consecutive MDIA National Championship
Monday, May 16, 2005
It may be time to start calling the UCSB men's lacrosse team a dynasty. Playing in the title game for the third consecutive year, the #2 Gauchos (21-2 overall, 4-0 in the Western Collegiate Lacrosse League) came from behind to defeat #4 Sonoma State 8-7, and win their second straight national championship.
Women's Track and Field: Women Make History
Monday, May 16, 2005
The members of the UCSB women's track and field team are pioneers in their sport: They are the first UCSB track and field team to ever take the Big West Conference Championship title home to Santa Barbara. The championships were a test of grit and determination, and Santa Barbara proved it was up to the challenge, defeating third-place Long Beach State 179-138 over the weekend in Irvine, Calif.
Men's Track and Field: SB Finishes Third
Monday, May 16, 2005
Pete Dolan, UCSB track and field head coach, brought a third-place finish in the Big West Conference Track and Field Championships for the Gauchos along with him in his first year as coach in 1993 - and he's secured the championship again this year. The men's side took third place for the first time in twelve years this weekend in Irvine, Calif.
Softball: Santa Barbara Gets Swept, Blows Playoff Hopes
Monday, May 16, 2005
On the brink of NCAA Regional selections, the UCSB softball team had its playoff hopes pushed under the rug this weekend. In the final series of Big West play, Cal Poly brought out the brooms, sweeping the Gauchos (26-22 overall, 9-12 in the Big West) and holding them to only two runs in three games.
Baseball: Shakey Pitching Allows 18 Runs in Losses at Riverside
Monday, May 16, 2005
The roller coaster ride that is the 2005 UCSB baseball season continued its ups and downs this weekend in Riverside. After last week's series win over then-#10 Long Beach State, the Gauchos (22-28 overall, 4-11 in the Big West) dropped two out of three to Riverside this weekend.
Friends Don’t Let Friends
Monday, May 16, 2005
So the weatherhuman was recently DD for first time ever. And boy howdy, was that weird. On one hand, you are able to see everyone in their drunken finest and avoid making a fool of yourself.