Issue 45, Volume 86 2005-2006
Greek Kickball Game Ends With Fight, Jail Time
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
A UCSB Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) fraternity member is still in jail today, after turning himself in to the Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) on Sunday for a felony battery charge.
Man Accused of Assault Awaits Bail or Release
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
As of Monday afternoon, UCSB first-year Christian Covarrubias was still in custody at the Santa Barbara County Jail, where he is being held on felony charges of attempted rape and burglary that he allegedly committed in a university residence hall.
Holiday Prompts Additional CHP Traffic Control
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Students driving home for Thanksgiving weekend should take extra care to follow the rules of the road as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) steps up its enforcement to account for increased holiday traffic.
Community Prepares for Local Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Most UCSB students, faculty and staff will be heading home this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, but for some, home is going to be the address they give the Woodstock's Pizza delivery guy.
Contraceptive Costs Increase at Student Health
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Birth control prescription prices at the Student Health Pharmacy are on the rise, leaving local pharmacies, clinics and sex educators to pick up the slack.
NCAA Scalps Seminoles’ Name
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
To all of you self-righteous, politically-correct moralists, I have a message from the general American population, and it goes like this: Lighten up assholes!
GOLD Makeover Would Come As a Relief
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
I am so frustrated with GOLD that I thought I'd write to the Nexus and make a few suggestions. I think I speak for most students when I say that GOLD needs some major revision and modernization.
Men's Soccer
UCSB Seeks Revenge on Nemesis Northridge
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Onward the #14 UCSB men's soccer team goes in their quest for a return to the College Cup - this time to face the most familiar of opponents. After Saturday's 2-0 win over San Diego State, UCSB (13-4-3) will travel to fellow Big West powerhouse #13 Northridge for the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Men's Basketball
Gauchos Squelch USD Comeback
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The UCSB men's basketball team just barely passed its first test of the season, squeaking out a 67-65 win over University of San Diego last night at the Thunderdome.
Women's Volleyball
SB Travels to LMU, Vies for NCAA Bid
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
In the final stretch of season play, the UCSB women's volleyball team (18-8 overall, 12-2 in the Big West) travels to Loyola for a nonconference matchup tonight, as it makes the final push for a late bid to the NCAA playoffs next month.
Weatherheathens
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Thanksgiving is only two days away, and you know what that means. You’re starving.