Issue 33, Volume 87 2006-2007
Repavement Causes Closures, Towing
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Despite the abundance of "no parking" signs disbursed throughout local streets, about 44 cars were towed from Isla Vista on Wednesday, as the Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. began a nine-day process of extensive road improvements in the area.
Leg Council Supports Protestors in Oaxaca, Reviews Expenditures
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Associated Students Legislative Council debated whether to focus on issues abroad or issues at home yesterday, after hearing about how its increased financial ability would allow for increased activity.
Anonymous Donor's $1.25 Million Helps Theater Department
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance is well on its way to obtaining all of the money it needs to fund the construction of the new building that will become its future headquarters.
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 11/9/2006
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Friday, Nov. 3, 11:59 p.m. - Isla Vista Foot Patrol Officers on uniformed patrol observed a 23-year-old man stumble down the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive and nearly fall to the ground.
When Do We Get to Use the Siren?
Thursday, November 9, 2006
California State Blues: RPG Mania Creates Various Questions
Thursday, November 9, 2006
OK, I know I normally devote this space to exploring various parts of California, but there are far more important and pressing matters to discuss this week. I'm talking about a revolution within our midst, a change of paradigm, something that the masses have been awaiting for years... the console launches this month, 'natch. The PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. As we prepare ourselves for this onslaught, I wanted to sit back and reflect on a couple of unanswered questions in the world of videogames. Things that game developers should think about as we approach the sixth generation of videogame consoles.
American Apparel Is Damn Revolutionary
Thursday, November 9, 2006
All around the world, everywhere from Tennessee to ZŸrich, American Apparel stores are opening up at lightning speed, initiating a huge shift in the way people will dress. Founded in Los Angeles, American Apparel has been known for a long time as the place to go for screen-printed paraphernalia and has recently established itself as the In-N-Out of the T-shirt industry - they treat their workers well and produce wearable clothes with a competitive price right here in Southern California.
Under the Table
Cross-Fade Your Pong Game
Thursday, November 9, 2006
After constructing an impressive $30 Beirut beauty on our back balcony this summer, my roommates and I have come to the conclusion that we were born to play beer pong - along with the rest of Isla Vista.
The Readers' Voice
Supervisor Defends Halloween Committee
Thursday, November 9, 2006
The Readers' Voice
Out-of-Town Visitors Spoil I.V. Halloween
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Think
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Men's Soccer
SB Hosts SD Second Year in a Row
Thursday, November 9, 2006
In a severe case of dŽjˆ vu, the #27 UCSB men's soccer team hosts #30 San Diego State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this Saturday at Harder Stadium. It will be the Aztec's (9-5-4 overall) second trip to Santa Barbara (12-7 overall) this season after falling 1-0 to the Gauchos on a goal by freshman striker Bongomin Otii back on Sept. 2. UCSB also knocked off SDSU 2-0 in the first round of last season's NCAA tournament.
Men's Basketball
Santa Barbara Ready to Display Fresh Talent Against San Diego
Thursday, November 9, 2006
After the end of an up and down exhibition season, it is finally time to see how the UCSB men's basketball team fares when the games actually count.
Women's Basketball
New Gauchos See Season Play
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Despite having a predominantly young team and losing three key players this year, the UCSB women's basketball team is confident that its tradition of success will continue throughout the 2006-2007 season.
Men's Water Polo: SB Looks to Climb Over .500 Conference Hump
Thursday, November 9, 2006
The #6 UCSB men's water polo team hopes to improve its seeding for the upcoming Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament in a pair of home matches on Sunday.
Women's Volleyball
UCSB Closes Out Conference at Home
Thursday, November 9, 2006
UCSB women's volleyball will host its final two home games of the season this weekend as they face Big West opponents Pacific on Friday and Cal State Northridge on Saturday night.
UCSB To Host Unique Holocaust-Themed Performance
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Between studying for midterms, prepping for all the good pre-finals parties and waiting in line for Jon Stewart tickets, UCSB students have plenty going on in the next few weeks. With that said, there is one upcoming Arts & Lectures presentation that is worth stopping to check out - even if it isn't quite as fun or funny as Jon Stewart's impending appearance.
The Legendary Lou
Thursday, November 9, 2006
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, musical innovator Lou Reed played to a packed crowd in UCSB's Campbell Hall as part of his most recent tour. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Reed first stepped into the spotlight as the guitarist and singer-songwriter of the seminal sixties and seventies band, The Velvet Underground. Now years into his solo career, Reed graced our stage, singing with such a deep, quiet conviction that one could practically see audience members straining their ears to hear better.
The Beat Goes On
Thursday, November 9, 2006
On Thursday, November 2, beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti made a rare public appearance at UCSB's Campbell Hall.
"Borat" Reviewings
Thursday, November 9, 2006
"High five!" Against all odds, "Borat!: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" has swept the box office, earning the honor of being one of the few great movies to come from a TV character.
It's Gonna Costa
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Singer-songwriter Matt Costa is bringing his catchy acoustic rhythms and vocal harmonies to the Hub on Wednesday.
"Another Gay Movie" Features Porn Stars, Penis Pumps & Plenty of Political Incorrectness
Thursday, November 9, 2006
"Another Gay Movie" was the belle of the OUTrageous! ball, as audiences lined the streets of Santa Barbara to engage in what could possibly be the most un-PC sex comedy to date.
"Meth" Makes The Truth About Drug Use Crystal Clear
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Janna Levin's Latest Work Is Good ... In Theory
Thursday, November 9, 2006
As a genre, historical fiction typically gazes backward and poses the big "what ifs," asking how things might have turned out had the wind blown a little differently all those years ago.
calendar November 9 - November 15
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Johnny the Moon (Self-titled)
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Theft
Thursday, November 9, 2006