Issue 128, Volume 86 2005-2006
AVP Open Exhibits Local Pros
Monday, May 22, 2006
Cloudy skies did not stop the Olympic stars and 10 Santa Barbara locals from shining as the Association of Volleyball Professionals swung through West Beach and competed in the 50th annual Santa Barbara Bud Light Open.
UCSB alumnus Todd Rogers and his partner Phil Dalhausser were two of the most talked about players this weekend, as Rogers seized his first hometown title in the men's division yesterday in two sets over John Hyden and Jeff Nygaard. This year, Rogers ended his streak of four consecutive second-place finishes.
UCSB Looks Into Case of Alleged Team Hazing
Monday, May 22, 2006
After seeing photographs on the Internet of what might potentially be hazing, the university has suspended the UCSB Women's Lacrosse team pending an investigation into the matter.
Bands, Crowds Jam at Extravaganza
Monday, May 22, 2006
Thousands of fans and revelers - some of which may have been under the influence of more than the music - flocked to Harder Stadium on Sunday, screaming and cheering for Extravaganza. Hosted by Associated Students Program Board, five bands, a variety of vendors and an estimated 7,000 spectators attended the event - approximately the same number of attendees as last year's sunny show.
Voters To Determine SB County Split
Monday, May 22, 2006
This June 6, Santa Barbara County citizens will decide whether to support Measure H, which if passed would split the county in two. The long-running feud between the mostly agricultural north and more urban south half of the county may be settled as Measure H goes to the ballot.
Police Arrest Five Gang Members in Connection With I.V. Stabbings
Monday, May 22, 2006
A week after two men were attacked on the 6600 block of Picasso Road in Isla Vista, Santa Barbara Sheriff Dept. detectives arrested five suspects Friday in connection with the crime.
Surfrider Concert in I.V. Raises Funds for Coast Preservation
Monday, May 22, 2006
Basking in the sun's first appearance in weeks, hundreds of people crowded Anisq' Oyo' Park on Saturday for the annual Concert for the Coast to learn about coastline issues, drink from the beer garden and listen to music.
Survey To Evaluate UC Students' Experiences
Monday, May 22, 2006
To help improve student services, a group of University of California researchers are once again conducting a systemwide survey about undergraduates' lifestyles, demographics and opinions about their education.
Feature Photo: Walk On
Monday, May 22, 2006
Elect the Qualified DA
Monday, May 22, 2006
While the race for district attorney in Santa Barbara County may be heated, there is no real debate when looking at the candidates' issue positions and backgrounds. As an intern in the DA's office for some time now, I see students approaching this race in one of two ways.
The U.S. Neglects Israel’s Faults
Monday, May 22, 2006
The information from the U.S. media has tainted the truth about the Israel-Palestine conflict. The biggest problem in the media portrayal of the conflict is blaming one country, Palestine. Though some Palestinians have promoted the conflict and prevented any peace from happening, Israel has done the same.
County Residents Should Make It Their Mission to Split
Monday, May 22, 2006
The county split process has been underway by serious citizens for the past five years. About 33,000 north County voters signed a petition to force the State of California to investigate both the high costs of Santa Barbara County governance and south County's political influence on policies which are generally liberal, anti-business, anti-agricultural and against private property rights.
There's No Plate Like Home
Monday, May 22, 2006
To some, it is an eyesore; to others, it is just something that they pass on their way to soccer. But for one Big West baseball team, it's called home. Caesar Uyesaka Stadium is home to the 35 men that make up the UCSB baseball team. Renovated in the 1990s, Caesar Uyesaka Stadium now is able to seat 1,000 fans.
A Legend in Diapers?
Monday, May 22, 2006
These days it seems like professional sports are riddled with individual comparisons between elite players. From arguing whether Peyton Manning or Tom Brady is better under the helm at quarterback to whether Barry Bonds matches up against Hank Aaron's staggering ability to hit the long ball, sports fans and analysts continuously search for the next clearly dominant player in their respective sport to debate about.
Baseball: Gauchos Dominate Against UC Davis in Slugfest
Monday, May 22, 2006
The UCSB baseball team played its final home series of the season this weekend, as the Gauchos defeated UC Davis two games to one. The Gauchos (25-26 overall, 8-10 in the Big West) racked up a total of 39 runs over the weekend, compared to the Aggies' 18 total runs, as UCSB won the series 5-7, 14-6 and 20-5.
Guess who?
Monday, May 22, 2006
The 'human was shocked to learn that the Women's Lacrosse team has been suspended for possible hazing. But the photographic evidence found at www.badjocks.com says it all: attractive college-aged girls drinking, smiling and showing team spirit.