Issue 3, Volume 87 2006-2007
SB News-Press Staff Unionizes to Protect Journalistic Integrity
Thursday, September 28, 2006
In a landslide vote yesterday, the news staff at the Santa Barbara News-Press decided to unionize
IVFP, Bomb Squad Investigate Box
Thursday, September 28, 2006
A bomb scare in front of the I.V. Foot Patrol office last Sunday shook up business as usual on Pardall Road, and could be tied to another investigation by the UC Police After observing a suspicious metal box on the sidewalk, police taped off access to the road and sent a bomb squad to investigate. The box did not contain explosives, but IVFP Senior Deputy Mark Williams said that it and its contents - spray cans, paint brushes and a note - have been turned over to the UCPD.Dept.
UCSB Loses Five Students to Various Causes Over Summer
Thursday, September 28, 2006
There are thousands of UCSB students on campus today attending their first day of classes, but there are five that will not be returning to school this year.
DP Fight Leaves Visiting Student Severely Injured
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Isla Vista resident and Santa Barbara City College student Jason Sprunk is currently behind bars after he allegedly attacked and hospitalized a UC Los Angeles student on Sunday.
Remodeling Progresses for Buildings on Campus
Thursday, September 28, 2006
While many finished this summer, a plethora of construction projects continue campuswide as the school year commences.
Student Health Offers HPV Vaccine
Thursday, September 28, 2006
UCSB Student Health is now offering the new vaccine for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), one of the most common sexually transmitted infections.
Business To Sell Toiletry Bags to Dorm Residents
Thursday, September 28, 2006
This year, incoming freshmen can not only expect to have bundles of fun, but also the opportunity to order a bundle of personal hygiene items.
Isla Vista Eats New Restaurants Up
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Between the newest place to eat a teriyaki bowl, the newest place to chow down on a burrito and the newest place to smoke some apple-mint hookah, Isla Vista's menu didn't expand this summer, but it certainly got a few fresh names.
Police Blotter
Police Blotter
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Oh No He Di'int Saturday, Sept. 23, 1:54 a.m. - Officers patrolling the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive stopped at a residence when they heard a man and woman arguing loudly behind a fence.
Accept This and Shove It!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Dear Board of Admissions, In an effort to make my "personal statement" more personal than just another mundane, self-praising recitation of high school accomplishments and false aspirations, I have chosen to ignore your stupid topic (How have you taken advantage of the educational opportunities you have had to prepare for college?). It insults me.
The Readers' Voice
America, Home of the Ignorant and Immoral
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Appreciate America? ("Please, Love America!" Daily Nexus, Sept. 21) Do I appreciate a country that inculcates in my mind that Paris Hilton is more relevant to my life than Hermann Hesse?
The Readers' Voice
UCSB Conspires With Landlords to Evict Locals
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Greetings, returning and new UCSB students. I write to inform or remind you that Isla Vista is both a "college town" and a "coastal community." In fact, it started as a coastal community before UCSB was built and the original population was all locals, no students.
Card Parade Rains Down on UCSB
Thursday, September 28, 2006
In recent years, Matador Soccer Field has not treated the UCSB men's soccer team well and this time it seemed the whole world was against the Gauchos.
Ex-Gaucho Returns to Thunderdome
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Loyola Marymount's women's volleyball team walked into the Thunderdome Tuesday night bringing along the confidence of a 10-match winning streak, but the Gauchos sent them packing by defeating the Lions three sets to two.
Men's Water Polo
Thursday, September 28, 2006
The #9 UCSB men's water polo team will kick into high gear this weekend with a trio of competitive matchups.
Making Love With Bruce Campbell
Thursday, September 28, 2006
There are two kinds of people in the world: Those that don't know who Bruce Campbell is and those that are part of his fan-base. The latter group, though lesser in number, more than make up for it with their fanaticism for Campbell's work in the B-movie genre and various projects across a wide range of media. With his newest book, Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way, the two groups may start to even out.
A Royal Disappointment
Thursday, September 28, 2006
The plot of "All the King's Men" can be simplified to: Willie Stark heard a great call / Willie Stark had a great fall / And all the king's horses and all the king's men / Could not bring Stark back to life again.
Glamour, Greed & Plenty of Gore
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Brian De Palma's The Black Dahlia attempts to solve the notorious murder of Elizabeth Short, yet only manages to make the mystery more confusing.
Getting Off
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Welcome. You are about to embark on a journey from the traditional confines of dorm life, beer pong and midnight romps. Amid the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline, an art scene is being recreated, reborn and reinvented. But something is off.
Vote for Pedro
Thursday, September 28, 2006
When it comes to directors, Pedro Almod—var is truly a living legend. His films are always insightful, always witty and always at least a little bit dark. He drew rave reviews for his recent "Bad Education," which garnered critical comparisons to Hitchcock, and in his latest film - "Volver" - he manages to craft a touching, moving and hilarious film that can only be described as what would happen if Hitchcock did comedies.
Pucker Up
Thursday, September 28, 2006
It's hard to say bad things about Zach Braff - he's just so undeniably adorable. However, in "The Last Kiss," he's also whiny, self-centered and surprisingly grown-up.
Artsweek Calendar
September 28, 2006 - October 4, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
CDs
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Dear Sir/Madam who stole my bicycle,
Thursday, September 28, 2006
You may open this letter thinking it carries burning malice. Nothing could be further from the truth.