Issue 112, Volume 86 2005-2006
Voters Elect New A.S. Executives
Friday, April 28, 2006
The Associated Students election season has ended with a near split down party lines for the executive officers, but a near landslide victory for Students' Party Legislative Council candidates. Open People's Party candidate Felix Hu won the position of Internal Vice President, SP candidate Bill Shiebler won the position of External Vice President of Statewide Affairs, and SP candidate Joel Rodriguez-Flores won the position of External Vice President of Local Affairs.
Initiatives Return Mixed Results
Friday, April 28, 2006
This year's spring election saw emotional responses from supporters on all sides, as all reaffirmations passed, all Associated Students fee initiatives failed, both campus initiatives passed and both A.S. constitutional changes passed.
Benefit Concert To Aid Postal Victims' Families
Friday, April 28, 2006
Three Santa Barbara County organizations are hosting a benefit concert on Saturday for the families of the seven people killed in a shooting at the Goleta Postal Processing Center in January.
Road Repairs To Begin Monday
Friday, April 28, 2006
Some residents living on the 6800 block of Fortuna Road and Fortuna Lane in Isla Vista may get a rude awakening if they sleep in on Monday morning - the sound of their cars being towed.
Peace Festival To Hold Concert, Raffle
Friday, April 28, 2006
Over 200 people are expected to turn out on the grass in Anisq' Oyo' Park this weekend to listen to music and learn about the peace movement at UCSB during the Isla Vista Peace Festival concert.
Nobel Prize Winner To Lecture
Friday, April 28, 2006
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai will recount her struggle to bring peace to her homeland of Africa tonight in a speech entitled "Sustainable Development, Democracy and Peace."
SB Opinions To Be Voiced in Video
Friday, April 28, 2006
Local residents will have the chance to tell one congresswoman, two senators and the entire audience of Santa Barbara's public access television station how they feel about the United States' policy on Iran this week, as part of the "Speak Out on Iran" project.
The Right To Not Be Afraid
Friday, April 28, 2006
Boycott for Workers' Rights
Friday, April 28, 2006
It seems that our favorite "longtime Isla Vista resident" is now angry with protesters who choose to wave flags other than American flags at immigrant rights rallies. Is there any right-wing bandwagon he won't jump on? The problem with Mr. Sarria's editorial ("Wave the U.S. Flag, Not Mexico's," Daily Nexus, April 26) is not his objection to the use of other flags, his expression of his opinion or the sharing of his story.
Electric Sheep
Give Your Worst, I Offer Advice
Friday, April 28, 2006
Carrot Top is officially on my shit list. Back in early November, I decided to contact Mr. Top and request an interview. I was optimistic that the redheaded clown would accept my offer. Dreams of the dream interview ran through my head.
Poor Parenting To Blame for Gun Control Debate
Friday, April 28, 2006
As a child, I was taught proper gun safety. To this day, I can still remember this animated eagle telling me to never touch a gun and, if I saw one, to immediately notify an adult. My dad used to take me to gun shows, which, despite popular assumption, entailed more than just a bunch of right-wing, gun-totin' rednecks showing off their latest forms of weaponry.
The Readers' Voice
Women's Center Should Take Back 'Unbiased' Promises
Friday, April 28, 2006
This week, the Women's Center has been hosting a number of events and workshops for Take Back the Night to promote awareness about sexual assault. On Tuesday night, I attended a workshop on self-defense and, on Wednesday night, I had planned to attend what was advertised as a "Learn How to Have Great Sex" workshop.
Softball: Gauchos Look to Top Third-Place Cal Poly
Friday, April 28, 2006
After struggling on its last road trip, the UCSB softball team is looking for the comfort of home this weekend, hosting Central Coast rival Cal Poly. Santa Barbara (19-16 overall, 3-6 in the Big West) sits in fifth place after dropping its most recent Big West Conference series 2-1 to Cal State Northridge last weekend.
Track and Field: Rivals To Meet in Pauley Track Duel
Friday, April 28, 2006
For only the second time this season, the UCSB track and field team will have the opportunity to show its skills in front of a home crowd when it plays host to Cal Poly on Saturday in the Battle of the Central Coast III, known as Dual III.
Women's Water Polo: Six-Seed UC Irvine Downs UCSB
Friday, April 28, 2006
Things went well early for the UCSB women's water polo team in its opening-round game in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament on Thursday. The Gauchos led 4-1 in the first quarter of the preliminary game against #6-seeded UC Irvine.
Baseball: Santa Barbara Hosts Series After Long Road Trip
Friday, April 28, 2006
With a series against Big West powerhouse Cal State Fullerton looming, the UCSB baseball team is looking to pick up a few conference wins against Cal State Northridge this weekend. The weekend series will be the first time the Gauchos (17-20 overall, 3-6 in the Big West) have played at home since April 9.
Studyin'
Friday, April 28, 2006
You fucks didn't elect the 'human. Again.