Issue 38, Volume 86 2005-2006
Burglars Break Into I.V. Theater, Steal Projector
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Thieves broke into I.V. Theater yesterday and pinched a data projector worth $4,000, leaving other expensive electronics untouched and leading the building's supervisor to believe that the culprits knew exactly what they were looking for.
SB Professor Blasts to Academic Stardom With Annual Award
Thursday, November 10, 2005
The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently presented UCSB Environmental Studies Professor Jeff Dozier with the William T. Pecora Award, making him one of two researchers in the nation to receive the prestigious honor this year.
Leggies Prepare for Regents Meeting
Thursday, November 10, 2005
The Associated Students Legislative Council held its last on-campus meeting of the quarter yesterday, voting to cancel its upcoming Nov. 23 meeting.
Rec Cen Jets Ahead With Plans for New Spa
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Students will soon have another way to kick back and relax after a hard day of studying, as construction on a new spa at the UCSB Rec Cen is slated to begin later this month and be finished by Winter Quarter.
Nava To Discuss Educational Opportunities at Latino Forum
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Isla Vista is getting a double dose of 35th District Assemblyman Pedro Nava this week as the politician hosts events today and on Saturday to address issues concerning local Latinos and the I.V. community as a whole.
Electric Sheep
Hilton Clones Do it Better
Thursday, November 10, 2005
My friend swears that Fabio is a natural blonde and that his flowing golden locks aren't the result of extensive hair dye procedures. I disagree, which is why my friend and I frequently engage in life-threatening fisticuffs. I'd like to stop this senseless violence, but I can't find any definitive evidence regarding the true essence of Fabio's follicles. This is my fault. I had a perfect opportunity to discover the truth, but I blew it.
UCSB Dining Commons Given Bad Wrap
Thursday, November 10, 2005
I am an Ortega employee. That's right, I work at Ortega. Therefore, I must be a miserable, depressed person that hates my job and only works there because I take lots of drugs and dining services doesn't do a drug test. Right, Mr. Marshall?
Men's Soccer
Santa Barbara Humbles Highlanders
Thursday, November 10, 2005
There is nothing sweeter than that getting on the board first and a trio of Gauchos that finally broke through. Sophomore forward Andrew Proctor and sophomore midfielder Brennan Tennelle as well as freshman midfielder Alfonso Motagalvan scored for the first time while donning a UCSB uniform, helping Santa Barbara to a 3-1 win at UCR.
Men's Basketball
SB Shooting Wallops Neighbor Westmont
Thursday, November 10, 2005
The UCSB men's basketball team kicked its offense into full throttle Wednesday night, clobbering crosstown rival Westmont 96-56.
Women's Volleyball
UCSB Finishes up Conference Play Away From Home
Thursday, November 10, 2005
The weekend begins early for the UCSB women's volleyball team (15-8 overall, 10-2 in the Big West,) while it looks to close out conference play on the road against Pacific (14-10, 6-4 Big West) tonight and Northridge (4-20, 2-9 Big West) on Saturday.
Men's Water Polo: Santa Barbara Hosts MPSF Rivals
Thursday, November 10, 2005
After falling one goal short in each of their two games last weekend, the UCSB men's water polo team is catching no breaks while surfing the waves of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF,) taking on #11 Loyola Marymount (LMU) today and #3 Stanford Saturday.
Steve Carell: Polka Dot in a World of Taupe
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Star of stage and screen, both big and little, Steve Carell is becoming something of our generation's funniest comedians. Whether you know him from shows such as "The Daily Show," "The Office" or as mentally retarded Brick Tamland in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," Steve Carell's dead pan delivery and knack for awkward sayings makes his every word into a one liner.
Damian Marley @ The Hub 11/6/2005 | Iron Like a Lion
Thursday, November 10, 2005
"Ooh, yeah. We're jamming." As coils of smoke spiraled upward toward the rafters of the Hub last Sunday night, reggae aficionados crammed together in anticipation for one of the biggest musical prodigies to leave the island of the sun since, well, Bob Marley.
Sketching Americana
Thursday, November 10, 2005
"bobrauschenbergamerica," the UCSB Dramatic Art Dept.'s latest production, exudes a warmth that will leave you clinging to your apple pie. Based on the works of modern artist Robert Rauschenberg, the play by Charles L. Mee portrays an "American" perspective on topics like life, love, death, sex and art that appear to be as eclectic as the pop-artist's creations.
Hiroshim, Mon Amor
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Hiroshima, filled with sun, is waking up on August 6, 1945. Teenage boys are playing a game of baseball, women are shopping at a fish market, crowded trolley cars are carrying parents to their jobs, while their children in phys. ed. are stretching towards the sky in pulsating rhythm, harmonious with the tranquil piano.
Live: Broken Social Scene @ The Henry Fonda Theatre
Thursday, November 10, 2005
This week, my Monday night was usurped by the opportunity to see Broken Social Scene and Feist play at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. After a short jaunt south on the 101, I arrived in Los Angeles a little strung out and reeking of tobacco.
CD Review
Trey Anastasio | Shine | Columbia
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Last week, the former frontman of America's biggest cult band released his fifth solo album, Shine. This album gives Anastasio a creditable niche in the pop genre - a result that many critics discourage; the new material isn't Phish-like enough.
Artsweek Calendar
November 10 - November 17, 2005
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Thursday, November 10: The Troubadour plays host to a slew of pop rockers tonight. Piebald, Hot Rod Circuit, Pistolita, Hit the Lights and Protest the Hero storm through Los Angeles for a nonstop musical ruckus that kicks off at 7:30. Tickets are an affordable $12 in advance, but buy early, because the price gets hiked up to $14 on the day of the show.
A High Schooling
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Just in case you didn't feel like enough of a slap-dick, the 'human is about to make you feel even worse about your weed addiction. A high school student won the race for mayor over the incumbent as a write-in in Hillsdale, Michigan yesterday.