Issue 20, Volume 87 2006-2007
On The Menu
Friday, October 20, 2006
Drip. Espresso. Latte. Macchiato. To many, coffee is manna from heaven. Coffeehouses have become the new bars. No longer does the line, "Would you like to have a drink with me?" reign supreme. Instead, "Would you like to go out for coffee sometime?" has taken over, as first dates happen over mochas instead of Manhattans. This week, On the Menu hits up the best coffeehouses in the area, where the goal is not just get in the door, get coffee, and get out the door, but to come in and have an experience, along with a cup of java.
Dash Supports Cancer Charity
Friday, October 20, 2006
Approximately 320 runners took to the streets of Isla Vista and UCSB on Saturday for the 6th annual Kappa Dash in an effort to raise money to benefit breast and ovarian cancer research. Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority sisters teamed up with members of the UCSB community to participate in the 5K-run, which began at the KKG sorority house located at 6525 Picasso Road. A pre-run ceremony was held in Greek Park at 10 a.m., featuring a speech from Santa Barbara Mayor Marty Blum, who has been involved in the event in previous years.
TPS To Offer Halloween Parking to I.V. Students
Friday, October 20, 2006
Transportation and Parking Services is continuing its annual tradition of giving students living in I.V. a special Halloween treat this year - free on-campus parking during the holiday weekend.
IVFP Looks Into Weekend Sexual Assaults, Battery
Friday, October 20, 2006
Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers are investigating two separate incidents of sexual assault and one incident of battery that left an 18-year-old man in the hospital with a serious head injury.
Annual Festival Provides Lemon-Flavored Fun
Friday, October 20, 2006
An estimated 35,000 lemon lovers were happy to be left with a sour taste in their mouth this weekend after attending the 15th Annual California Lemon Festival in Goleta's Girsh Park.
Police Blotter
Police Blotter
Friday, October 20, 2006
Allergic Reaction in Action Saturday, Oct. 21, 11:04 p.m. - Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers were biking northbound on Camino del Sur when they saw a man lying on the ground at a bus stop.
Passing Gas: Isla Vista Brothel to Curb Rapists
Friday, October 20, 2006
In front of the Women's Center this past week, "I Want a Truce" campaigners used aggressive tabling, free T-shirts, non-binding pledges and, most importantly, smiles to squelch the inner rapist of countless potential sex offenders.
ÀQue Onda Guero?: Sue-Happy Americans Keep Lawyers at Work
Friday, October 20, 2006
Suing people is awesome. Remember when that poor lady sued McDonalds after she spilt their boiling hot coffee on herself? She made millions! And I don't know about you, but at the time I was so upset I was ready to boycott the place.
Think
Friday, October 20, 2006
UCSB Leaves Titans Confused
Friday, October 20, 2006
The UCSB men's soccer team continued to do just enough to get by against Cal State Fullerton last Saturday, netting a first-half goal and holding on for a 1-0 victory over the Titans. The win vaults the Gauchos (10-6 overall, 5-2 in the Big West) into first place in the Big West Conference and extends their winning streak to a season-high three games.
UCSB Takes Second Straight
Friday, October 20, 2006
The UCSB women's volleyball team hit the road this weekend and continued its second-half turnaround, sweeping Pacific in three games to tally its sixth win in the last seven matches.
Gauchos Climb the Ranks
Friday, October 20, 2006
Although this weekend was not one of the best this season for the Gauchos, a win over Cal State Northridge and a tie against Pacific were enough to guarantee a spot in the Big West tournament for the UCSB women's soccer team.
SB Wins, Drops Second in 2OT
Friday, October 20, 2006
Fans at Campus Pool were treated to a pair of fantastic finishes in #9 UCSB men's water polo action this weekend, as the team closed out Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play at home.
Going Strong
Friday, October 20, 2006
Amidst the joy of a new school year, the ’human went home this weekend