Issue 110, Volume 86 2005-2006
Q's Hosts Fight Night Weigh-In
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Boxers participating in Pi Kappa Alpha's (PIKE) 15th annual Fight Night had a chance to scope out their competition at the pre-fight weigh-in last night, held at Q's Sushi-a-Go-Go on State Street.
Group Awaits Response to Financial Aid Lawsuit
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
While it still has until next month, the U.S. Dept. of Education has yet to respond to a lawsuit challenging its policy of withholding financial aid from students with prior drug convictions.
Locals Put "Pickles" on I.V. Food Scene
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Isla Vista restaurant owners could find themselves in quite a pickle as the only student-owned sandwich shop in town opens for business. The Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop is scheduled to open next to the Study Hall at 6545 Pardall Road on July 1.
Locals Split Over Noise Rule Revision
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
While certain Isla Vista residents hope to push back the current noise ordinance time on weekends, longtime, permanent I.V. locals, county officials and other community members are responding to the possible change with mixed feelings.
SB Fair To Reach New Heights With Rides
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Local residents can ride a million-dollar roller coaster and fly 100 feet into the sky this week, as the 17th annual Santa Barbara Fair and Expo comes to the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
It Must Have Been Cold Outside
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Daily Blotter: Is Someone a "Widdle" Wost?
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Saturday, April 22, 11:40 a.m. - Officers patrolling Embarcadero del Norte found a woman sitting on the grass swaying from side to side near the intersection at Segovia Road.
The Wednesday Hump
Use Your Own Hands
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Masturbation is universal: male or female, we all do it. However, when in an active sexual relationship with an actual human being, we find that the need to spank is not so pressing and is generally forgotten.
Wave the U.S. Flag, Not Mexico's
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
The recent immigration bill battle leaves much to be desired with both the legislators in charge of making the law and the actual protesters themselves. Politicians are an easy scapegoat in most matters, and, currently, they have plenty of angry constituents forcing them to come up with an immigration bill.
People Watching In Classes Can Help Stave Off Boredom
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
If you're reading this, I apologize - you're probably not at the beach. In fact, you're probably stuck in class, drowning in a stormy sea of boredom, desperately floundering for a brief gasp of entertainment.
The Readers' Voice
The Dark Side Uses Footage of Halloween for Party Film
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
The Dark Side (www.thedarksideofucsb.com) wanted to show people, particularly parents of incoming freshmen, what the party scene in Isla Vista looked like. We hired someone to film the party scene last spring.
Men's Rugby: Cal Hands SB Playoff Loss
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Up against the best in the nation, the #16 UCSB men's rugby team put up a fight last Saturday, but failed in their attempt to be the first U.S. collegiate team to beat #1 Cal in the last four years.
Men's Baseball: UCSB Squeaks Out Road Win
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
The UCSB baseball team picked up its second win of the year over a Pac-10 Conference powerhouse, defeating #22 UCLA 11-8 last night. UCSB also knocked off USC in early April.
Women's Rugby: Wet Conditions, Turnover Sour Gauchos' Sweet 16
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Although it appeared to be the better team on the field in its Sweet 16 game against Ohio State, costly turnovers held up the UCSB women's rugby team, allowing the Buckeyes to escape with a 15-10 win in the opening round of the Division I women's rugby playoffs.
None today.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006