Issue 32, Volume 87 2006-2007
Democrats Take House; Props Split
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Board Looks to End Isla Vista Halloween
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted yesterday to form an anti-Halloween committee with the eventual goal of ending the traditional Isla Vista celebration.
New Research Tool To Allow 3-D Trips
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
The imaginative vision and colossal funding normally reserved for a Disneyland ride have come together at the UCSB California NanoSystems Institute, resulting in a sphere-shaped, virtual reality collision of art and science. Researchers from the UCSB Media Arts and Technology initiative (MATi) demonstrated the Allosphere, a 360-degree interactive environment, in its unfinished form yesterday to a small group of students and faculty members.
Friends Remember Math Professor
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Family, friends and fellow UCSB faculty members held a memorial yesterday for math professor Roy Leipnik who recently died from complications of a varicella virus infection, more commonly known as chicken pox.
Vandalism in FT, San Nicolas Sparks Concern
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Within the past two weeks, campus residence halls have seen two hate incidents involving graffiti, causing anger and alarm among students and hall staff members.
SB Board of Supervisors Elects Warfield to IVRPD
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted against the Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District's wishes yesterday, appointing Ken Warfield to fill IVRPD's vacant seat.
Cancer Expert Lectures About Latest Innovation
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Though viruses are generally feared, scientists have begun finding ways to use them in the fight against cancer.
Voter Turn Out
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Say Goodbye to Halloween
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
When it comes to the subject of outsiders crossing the line, there is certainly no one more well-read than an Isla Vista resident. After all, nearly 80 percent of the arrests made over Halloween weekend were served to out-of-towners, and while I.V. has consistently endured these sometimes unwanted sometimes friendly visitors, it should not have to do the same for another group of people who have likewise overstepped their boundaries: The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.
How to Reach the Ever-Elusive Female orgasm
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Pillow-clenching, toe-tingling, face-numbing pleasure — that’s what an orgasm is all about. Well, and an uncontrollable left eye twitch at my moment of climax, but we all have our quirks. Orgasms are life’s candy, the one moment you have to let yourself go.
Cross Country: SB Hopes to Take Regionals in Stride
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
With the season winding down, the UCSB cross country team will head to Regionals on Saturday in hopes of wrapping up a bid to the National Championships. The #22 men's team is coming off a disappointing second place finish to Cal Poly at the Big West Championships, but this weekend's race will provide the Gauchos with another shot at their rivals from up north. UCSB's average time at Big West was actually a second and a half faster than Cal Poly's average, but, because of the scoring system, the Gauchos came up short in their quest for their first conference title since 2001.
Irvine Falls to Improving Gaucho Squad
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
The UCSB women's club field hockey team battled it out against UC Irvine and Claremont McKenna this weekend while the majority of Gauchos lay sound asleep recovering from Halloween and midterms.
Take Advantage of a Surfing Situation
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Do you appreciate daily the incomparable environment we share here at UCSB? Enjoy the gorgeous cliffs, picturesque sunsets and long stretch of beaches... with waves.