Issue 31, Volume 87 2006-2007
Albright Speaks on Past Failures, Future Optimism
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright stood before an eager and packed audience at the Arlington Theatre last night to discuss her new book, her political views, her career as a policy maker in the Clinton administration, and the U.S.'s role in world affairs.
SBCC Student Entertains New Noise Law Idea
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
One Santa Barbara City College student is creating some noise in Isla Vista with his current campaign to amend the current midnight music curfew for residents of the community's 6500 block. Keith Russell, SBCC Associated Students vice president of external affairs, is rallying for the support from both UCSB and SBCC A.S. organizations and I.V. residents to modify the current noise ordinance - which mandates that amplified music cannot be audible 100 feet from its source after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Russell said the county ordinance unfairly targets students, and is hoping to extend the cutoff time for noise in certain areas of I.V. by appealing to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.
Prop Fans Skate, Ride, Roll Out in I.V.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
About 75 students vocalized their endorsement of one of today's ballot initiatives at "Isla Vista Measure D Critical Mass," a rally and parade held yesterday in Anisq' Oyo' Park, which aimed to encourage citizens to cast their votes in favor of the measure.
Groups Discuss Revamping of Library Plaza
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Plans are underway to institute a sweeping redesign of two of UCSB's most frequented areas, and input from students, local professionals, and University administrators is the driving force behind the modernization.
Liberty Belle: Props, Bonds Suck Californians Dry
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
I realize Californians are known for their rather hasty decision-making and Isla Vista residents are known for their "I-don't-really-give-a-shit-about-shit, man" mindset, but voting is one of the few situations where the haste we are predisposed to can have especially negative, long-term effects on the rest of the state. Propositions 1B, C, D, E and 84 are five propositions that utilize a bond to fund the construction or program it suggests, and they do this with reckless disregard for the state's fiscal predicament and for the voter's future tax bill.
Technology Bytes: Internet Providers Jack Up Web Surfing Prices
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Imagine this scenario: You are sitting there doing writing a research paper, and need to go online to do a search. You open up Firefox and try search Google. Much to your dismay, the page loads extremely slow, if at all, and you are forced to use a far inferior search engine.
Feds Terrorize First Amendment
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
History repeats itself, we are sometimes told. War, oppression and slavery continue now as ever.
Ignore Deflating Commercials and Love Your Body
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
"I need to lose weight." "My boobs are too small." "My thighs are too big." "Tomorrow I'm starting my diet."
Think
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
UCSB Closes Out Exhibition Play
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
The UCSB men's basketball team won the battle of Santa Barbara schools once again last night, although Westmont kept things much closer than the Gauchos would have liked. The Gauchos overcame an early first-half deficit to defeat their cross-town rivals 76-68 in the final exhibition win of the year. Junior guard Alex Harris torched the Warriors for 36 points and five assists, both game highs, and freshman guard Paul Roemer added 10 second-half points for the Gauchos.
She Got Game: How the West Was Shafted
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
After receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, the #17 UCSB men's soccer team will make its fifth straight post-season appearance this year - the lone representative of the Big West Conference. And for the umpteenth time, the selection committee has overlooked a lot.
SB Continues to Win MPSF Matchups
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
The #6 UCSB men’s water polo team is on a high after winning a pair of conference games over the weekend. With dominant wins over #12 Long Beach and #11 Irvine this weekend, the Gauchos (18-11 overall, 3-3 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) are making great strides toward a decent seeding in the upcoming MPSF tournament, which kicks off during Thanksgiving weekend — a big improvement after not qualifying last season.
SB Ends Year in Disappontment
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
They might have won the Big West Championship this season, but the UCSB women's soccer team will not be able to win it all after a disappointing loss to Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the Big West Tournament on Friday.