Issue 122, Volume 86 2005-2006
Flaming Furniture Ignites Officials' Preparation
Friday, May 12, 2006
As the smoke clears from a recent string of couch fires, officials in Isla Vista and Santa Barbara County are preparing for the upcoming couch-burning season. Couch-burning season traditionally occurs when students decide to dispose of their couches as they prepare to move out of their I.V. residences. Isla Vista Foot Patrol Sgt. Steve Johnson said the IVFP is increasing the number of uniformed and plainclothes officers patrolling I.V. for the rest of the quarter in an attempt to stop couch burnings. Johnson said he thinks local residents are more concerned than usual about couch burning right now, because more than six couches were lit on fire during an April 27 power outage in I.V.He said he thinks the recent incidents occurred because many events, such as Cinco de Mayo and the All-Sorority Volleyball Tournament, occur during the spring. The penalties for lighting couches on fire vary, depending on the circumstances of the incident, he said.
IVRPD Selects New Manager
Friday, May 12, 2006
After weeks of vacancy, the office of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District general manager will finally be filled by the end of the school year. The IVRPD board of directors named Dale Sumersille as its primary choice for general manager in a closed-session meeting last night. Sumersille beat out three other candidates after several weeks of interviews and deliberation.
Extravaganza '06 To Feature Live Music, Extreme Sports
Friday, May 12, 2006
Boasting a lineup of performers such as E-40, Pepper and the Pharcyde, this year's Extravaganza concert seeks to draw in the crowds by expanding its entertainment to include professional skateboarders and BMX bikers. The annual, admission-free Associated Students Program Board event is set for May 21 in Harder Stadium.
Premier Focuses on Artist's Life, Photos
Friday, May 12, 2006
About 20 people toured a gallery featuring the works of photojournalist Dan Elden at the University Art Museum last night - where the exhibit will be open for another three days - while museum curator Natalie Sanderson led a discussion of Elden's art and his life.
Regents To Rule on Out-of-State Tuition Decrease
Friday, May 12, 2006
Students from out of state may see their tuition costs lowered next year to the same rate as those living in state, if the University of California Regents decide to support a memorial passed by the UCSB Faculty Legislature yesterday.
House Rejects Capps' Amendment
Friday, May 12, 2006
Congresswoman Lois Capps' attempt to block a bill that would allow continuous hunting on Santa Rosa Island was shot down by the House Committee on Rules in Congress yesterday.
Smart Bridge Design Wins Engineering Contest
Friday, May 12, 2006
For the second consecutive year in a row, a UCSB engineering team defeated 60 other groups from around the country, taking home a first-place prize at the ninth annual Society for the Advancement of Material Process Engineering '06 Symposium and Exhibition Super Light Weight Composite Bridge Building Contest in Long Beach, Calif.
Auction
Friday, May 12, 2006
Art
Friday, May 12, 2006
Smoke Weed South of the Border
Friday, May 12, 2006
In the coming weeks, Mexico may potentially become more progressive in terms of drug control than the United States. What? How is that possible? Well, the fact of the matter is, according to the Associated Press, Mexican president Vicente Fox is going to sign a measure that will decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, opium, hallucinogenic mushrooms, peyote, heroin, cocaine and all the other wonderful things that our brains evolved to enjoy. In my arrogant opinion, this may represent the most progressive advance in controlling drug dealing in the history of, well, since I was born.
Support Bush's Impeachment
Friday, May 12, 2006
Remember that whole impeachment thing last quarter? Yeah, well, we're back. Bush is still breaking the law. His approval ratings are still falling. His war is still dragging on. His Republican cronies in Congress are still refusing to hold him accountable. Gas prices are soaring.
El Taco Amigo Promotes Sense of Community in IV
Friday, May 12, 2006
This morning I woke up hung over. I couldn't find my shoes as I walked out the door of a good friend's house and found myself running to class. My driver's license will tell you that I am 20 years old, and that I can be arrested in all 50 states for many of the things I did just last night. Can you relate?
Fight Back Against Racism By Educating Those Around Us
Friday, May 12, 2006
To whoever scribbled that derogatory remark on the wall of the women's bathroom door in the Santa Rosa Residence Hall, I ask this simple question: Is that all you've got? After all, you're claiming some sort of superiority by scribbling such a statement, but considering you're most likely a student in this prestigious university, it is a substandard attempt at being witty.
Men's Tennis
Friday, May 12, 2006
The #71 UCSB men's tennis team has reigned supreme over its conference and now it's ready for the big show. The Big West Champion Gauchos will travel to Stanford this weekend for opening-round action of the NCAA tournament, in which they will face #20 Cal. After finishing the season with an overall record of 15-10 and a conference title, UCSB hopes to add tournament success to its list of accomplishments.
Men's Baseball
Friday, May 12, 2006
After stealing a game from one Big West power last weekend, the UCSB baseball team looks to repeat the feat this weekend as the squad travels to perennial powerhouse Long Beach State. The Dirtbags (26-21 overall, 9-3 in the Big West) may be the hottest team in the conference, having won 10 of their last 12, including the last three in a row. The Dirtbags have won three of their four conferences series thus far, their only series loss coming against last place Cal State Northridge.
Women's Softball
Friday, May 12, 2006
With its postseason hopes fading, the UCSB softball team makes one more push towards the NCAA Tournament this weekend, hosting Long Beach State in its final regular season play of the season. The series will help determine the Big West champions as well as possible at-large bids.
El Taco 'Humigo
Friday, May 12, 2006