Issue 72, Volume 86 2005-2006
Parking Plan To Reach Final Stage
Friday, February 10, 2006
After almost four years of planning, a revised version of the Isla Vista parking plan is making a final pit stop at the California Coastal Commission (CCC), where commission members will decide whether or not to allow the plan to take effect. John McInnes, Santa Barbara County director of strategic and long-range planning, said the CCC must grant the county a permit to implement the plan before it can be enacted.
Public Memorial To Pay Tribute to Lives of Shooting Victims
Friday, February 10, 2006
The UCSB Events Center will be a place of remembrance Sunday afternoon, as local residents and community leaders gather at a memorial for the Goleta resident and six U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees killed by Jennifer San Marco on Jan. 30.
Cyclists Set To Roll Through SB
Friday, February 10, 2006
One of the country's best cycling teams joined officials from the new Amgen Tour of California last evening to set the wheels in motion for a 600-mile bicycle race traveling through Santa Barbara Feb. 24 and 25.
UC Custodians Aspire for Pay Increase With Petition
Friday, February 10, 2006
In response to a recent study compiled by their union, custodial workers at UCSB and throughout the University of California system hope to raise their wages by getting enough student, staff and faculty support on a petition.
Retreat To Help Activists Build I.V. Community
Friday, February 10, 2006
Local students, residents and activists are getting together this Sunday to share stories about Isla Vista's political past and discuss ways to improve I.V. in the future through grass-roots organizing. "A Homegrown Revolution: A Retreat For The Entire Community," is scheduled for Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cliff House on Coal Oil Point, near Sands Beach.
Gaucho Economicus
Free Ride Along Ocean Side
Friday, February 10, 2006
Cast your mind back to - if you've got them - the days of riding an ancient, rattling bus to your crumbling public elementary school where, after stopping by the filthy bathroom, you'd sit down at a desk encrusted with the class of '76's chewing gum. In the afternoon, you would, with luck, get to roll around a fecal matter-strewn public park or perhaps take a dip in the ominously yellow waters of the community pool.
Enlightened States of America
Students Lack Geographic Sense
Friday, February 10, 2006
To truly understand something, you have to be able put a name on it. So I'm talking to Jeff Gibson, the Opinion Editor at the Nexus. I explain to him the context of my newest article, a treatise on geography, illiteracy and the American dictum. Gibson, being the gawky, goofy-grinned geek that he is, says, "Hey, I know geography!"
Cartoons Attack Islamic Faith, Prophet Muhammad
Friday, February 10, 2006
I am writing in response to Andrew Levine's article ("Don't Fuss Over Political Spoofs," Daily Nexus, Feb. 6). Levine talks about how Muslims are overreacting to the depiction of our beloved Muhammad (PBUH) and how this overreaction is not justified.
The Readers' Voice
Don't Warn Pedestrians, Crazed Drivers Are At Fault
Friday, February 10, 2006
I think I speak for most Isla Vista residents when I say Isla Vista has an overwhelming presence of police. IVFP, UCPD, CHP - the frequency that I see these acronyms in our half-square-mile town even disgusts me at times. However, Jan. 27, I think I saw more cops on my street than I saw on Halloween and Cal Poly's Mardi Gras combined.
She Said: Valentine's Day is A Good Excuse for Chocolates and Sex
Friday, February 10, 2006
Ah, Valentine's Day. The sing-song-sweet sound of the romantic celebration's moniker drizzles down lovers' spines like chocolate on strawberries. Of all the holidays in the year, this one makes for the most sensual, the most arousing, the most fun.
The Readers' Voice
Illegal Downloading Helps Up and Coming Musicians
Friday, February 10, 2006
Illegal downloading is pretty sweet. This movement to stop people from enjoying music is a joke. A lot of people are being too greedy to realize that if it wasn't for these "illegal" downloads many bands wouldn't make it in the music business.
He Said: Valentine's Celebrations are Nothing But a Waste of Time
Friday, February 10, 2006
Simply put: Valentine's Day is the biggest sham since "Alf" was cancelled. Complete bullshit.
Men's Basketball
UCSB Sniffs Out Upset Over Anteaters
Friday, February 10, 2006
It may not have been the upset of the century, the decade or even the year, but the UCSB men's basketball team's 60-59 win over #1 UC Irvine last night probably felt that way. The Gauchos (9-11 overall, 2-6 in the Big West) put together their first set of back-to-back wins since the first week of the season and picked up just their second road victory this year.
Women's Basketball
Cardinal Dominates in Win
Friday, February 10, 2006
Stanford taught the Gauchos a lesson last night in the Maples Pavilion: Stick to the Big West. The 14th-ranked Cardinal (17-5 overall, 11-2 in the Pac-10) handed 10-time defending Big West champion Santa Barbara (11-9, 6-2 Big West) its worst defeat of the season 81-47.
Men's Baseball: Santa Barbara Welcomes San Jose State for Opening Series of 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
There's nothing like a little confidence booster to start the season off right. Following Tuesday's 16-1 clobbering of Westmont the UCSB baseball team (1-0 overall) faces its first test when San Jose State visits Caesar Uyesaka Stadium for the first three game series of the year. "It's been a long fall and winter and we're all really excited to play someone else besides ourselves for once," junior pitcher Andy Graham said.
Women's Water Polo: Gauchos Prep for First Tournament
Friday, February 10, 2006
The UCSB women's water polo team has been polishing up their offensive game all weekend in preparation for the Triton Invitational being held this weekend at UC San Diego. The Gauchos have lost just one game so far this season, falling to the #1 team in the nation, UCLA, in their home opener this past Sunday.
Women's Softball: SB Starts Season With Win
Friday, February 10, 2006
The UCSB softball team started off on the right foot yesterday, earning its first victory of the year 3-2 in eight innings over Sacramento State in San Diego State's Campbell/Cartier Tournament.
Think Outside the Box
Friday, February 10, 2006
So the 'human was studying at the U-Cen the other day. When the weatherorgan began to get a wee bit aroused, the 'human decided to put one of the computers to good use and look at some good old fashioned pornography.