Issue 102, Volume 86 2005-2006
Protesters Oppose UC Actions
Friday, April 14, 2006
Acting on behalf of nearly 120,000 University of California workers, a few local union representatives marched to Cheadle Hall yesterday to oppose UC-wide wage reductions for non-union workers. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) spokeswoman Faith Raider said the University is proposing an 8 percent pay cut - possibly including pension plan cuts - to UC low-wage workers at next month's UC Regents meeting.
Protesters Oppose UC Actions
Friday, April 14, 2006
UCSB students joined in a weeklong, UC-wide protest against the alleged use of sweatshop labor for University apparel, and the recent arrest of 28 of their UC Berkeley and UC Riverside counterparts by marching to Cheadle Hall yesterday afternoon.
UC Report Recommends Changes
Friday, April 14, 2006
The Regents' Task Force on UC Compensation, Accountability and Transparency released its review of compensation practices yesterday, issuing a recommendation to increase public accountability and transparency in the University's payment policies.
Spring Ballot Includes MCC Fee
Friday, April 14, 2006
With Associated Students spring elections approaching, the MultiCultural Center is hoping to gain student support for a proposed $3 increase to its lock-in fee.
Juggling Festival To Feature Auction, Live Demonstrations
Friday, April 14, 2006
Instead of hunting for eggs this Easter weekend, a group of Santa Barbara jugglers will be throwing them, along with balls, batons and torches at the 30th annual Isla Vista Jugglers Festival.
SB Bank Funds Low-Income Housing
Friday, April 14, 2006
A local financial institution is banking on the construction of affordable housing in Santa Barbara, with a $500,000 donation to the nonprofit Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County.
Passion Offends Believers
Friday, April 14, 2006
Easter is upon us, which means that it is time for my annual viewing of Mel Gibson's controversial blockbuster, "The Passion of the Christ." It is not exactly the sort of film one "enjoys," and so this marks only the third time I have seen it since its release in 2004.
Let Middle East Elect Leaders
Friday, April 14, 2006
This week in the Middle East: political chaos, democratic turmoil and further tension in the Palestinian/Israeli relationship. ... Surprise, surprise. A couple that has been involved in a tiresome, violent and extended divorce due to an unfortunate shotgun wedding some 58 years ago, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories continue to butt heads.
Global Gag Rule Restricts Countries' Healthcare
Friday, April 14, 2006
Most of us have long forgotten about the first days of President Bush's first term. We've been so distracted by his abysmal record on foreign affairs from Afghanistan to Iraq to North Korea, that we now need to be reminded about one of his very first actions with international implications - the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule in 2001.
The Readers' Voice
Student Challenges Others to Change Oil Dependency
Friday, April 14, 2006
I wish the end of oil were as simple as everyone riding their bikes and walking to work. I wish I could say - with certainty - that it will be a smooth, brief transition.
Women's Softball: UCSB Hits the Road Looking for Series Win
Friday, April 14, 2006
The UCSB softball team will be looking to squeeze out some wins during its weekend trip to UC Davis for its last nonconference action of the season.
Women's Lacrosse: Mustangs Nip Santa Barbara
Friday, April 14, 2006
The UCSB women's lacrosse team ran out of time against Cal Poly on Thursday night, dropping a 9-6 decision to the Mustangs at Harder Stadium. After falling behind 8-2 early in the third quarter, the Gauchos went on a four-goal run to pull to within two early in the fourth.
Women's Water Polo: Weekend Trip To Test Gauchos in SD
Friday, April 14, 2006
Faced with its lowest ranking all year, the #12 UCSB women's water polo team heads south this Saturday to sprint with #8 San Diego State at 10 a.m. and #15 UC San Diego at 3 p.m.
Lovable Loser
Friday, April 14, 2006
In homage to Playboy recently dubbing UCSB the second best party in the nation, the 'human will now author only its second best box, ever.