Issue 36, Volume 86 2005-2006
Top UC Official Resigns Amid Hiring Inquisition
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
In the midst of an investigation concerning possible improper hiring practices and conflicts of interest, University of California Provost and Senior Vice President MRC Greenwood resigned last Friday, joining another UC official recently put on leave in relation to the same inquiry.
Local Citizens, Companies Build House for Hurricane Survivors
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Over the past five weeks, local volunteers worked with Habitat for Humanity to construct a house that will provide much-needed shelter for a Mississippi family whose home was swept away by Hurricane Katrina.
A.S., Activists Urge Action Against Student Loan Cuts
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Over 150 students phoned in their opinions to a Southern California congressman yesterday, urging him and other congressional members to "Stop the Raid on Student Aid."
A.S. Finance Board Funds NAACP Comedy Show With Remaining Fall Quarter Budget
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
The Associated Students Finance Board relinquished the last of its Fall Quarter funds yesterday after allocating $256.61 to the UCSB chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Read, Eat, Sleep
Pump Up the Turnout
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Being the opinion editor here at the Daily Nexus, I'm reminded every day that people actually do care. Sometimes I'm confounded by what people care about (say, the red curb in front of their house, the demise of reality television or even those cursed, ever-so-tropical snowy plovers), but it's reassuring to see that at least a few people give a damn.
Terrorist Casualties Aren't Just Statistics
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
I did not participate in the Halloween festivities this year. Instead, I flew home to be with my family, to grieve the death of my uncle. The youngest of nine siblings who should have been the last to go, ended up being the first.
Roller Hockey: SB Splits Weekend Set in Home Debut
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Fans packed the Rec Cen II last Saturday while the UCSB roller hockey team hosted a league tournament, as they are the only team whose campus has a rink suitable for the sport.
Surfing: SB Surfers Capture Tenth National Title, Vie for Another
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Starting the 2005-2006 school year off on the left foot, the Santa Barbara surf team picked up right where it left off last June, to take first place in the C-Street competition held Oct. 30 after winning the 2005 National College Championship.
Swimming: Gaucho Swimmers Smother San Diego
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
From start to finish, the UCSB swim teams dominated Saturday's dual meets against UCSD. The women's team beat the Tritons (0-3) 151 to 99 and the men's team handled San Diego (0-2) by a final score of 167 to 92. With the victories, the women advance to 3-2 and the men's team evens its record at 1-1.
And it Rocked Me
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Who was the first person to say "rock the vote"? I think it was Clinton. I think the pilgrims had it better with "stone the vote" though.