Issue 51, Volume 86 2005-2006
Libertarian Party Files Lawsuit Against IVRPD
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
With the filing of a recent lawsuit, the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) has found itself facing its second major legal battle with the Santa Barbara Libertarian Party in less than a year.
Drink of Champions
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
An Olympic sport it is not, but the game of beer pong now has something that connects it to the world of athletics: a world champion.
UCSB Exhibits Work of Noted Architect
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Models, sketches and designs created by international architect Santiago Calatrava arrived in Santa Barbara yesterday with the opening of the University Art Museum's new exhibit, "Santiago Calatrava: The Architect's Studio."
Stream Team IDs Local Pollution Risks
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
After a three-year study, the Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper (SBCK) released the Goleta Stream Team 2002-05 report yesterday, pointing the finger at pollution from agriculture and urban runoff as the most severe problems currently facing the Goleta Slough watershed.
SB City Council Elects New Pro Tempore Mayor
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
At yesterday's Santa Barbara City Council meeting, council members elected a new mayor pro tempore to serve as the city's backup mayor and approved a report that will fuel the city's attempts to become more environmentally sustainable.
Come on Kids, Single File!
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
The Wednesday Hump
Sexually Transmitted Fleas
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
The holidays are neat, but there was one thing I noticed this season that I never took note of before. Screaming. Everywhere. Hundreds of children screaming and crying everywhere I went.
The Straw That Broke the Elephant's Back
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
By most accounts, 2005 was a tough year. In the political realm, it was particularly inauspicious for Republican leadership. Here in California, voters flatly rejected Governor Arnold $50 million waste of a special election, a defeat that prompted an unusually contrite Governator to concede last week, "I have learned my lesson."
Men's Club Rugby: Gauchos Gear Up for Utah
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
A year after advancing to the Division I Elite Eight, the UCSB men's rugby team rings in the new year ranked 10th in the nation. Fresh off of a victory over #8 St. Mary's on Jan. 8, the Gauchos are optimistic about the upcoming season.
Women's Club Rugby: SB Prepares for Tough Competition
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
After a long and restful winter break, the UCSB women's rugby team kicks off regular season play at Arizona State on Jan. 21. After starting the preseason 3-0 - with wins over Claremont McKenna, UC Davis and Cal Poly - the Gauchos traveled to UC San Diego for a tournament and lost all three matches they played.
I Can't Get no Satis-Quack-tion
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Some people come to the weatherhuman seeking life advice. My advice to them is seek another life.