Issue 36, Volume 87 2006-2007
Group Seeks Student Support to Challenge UC Nuclear Research
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
The Coalition to Demilitarize the UC issued a call to arms this week, asking students to protest the University of California's involvement in nuclear research and weapons production.
SB Bowl To Implement Renovations
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
The 70-year-old Santa Barbara Bowl is taking a cue from wealthy Montecito women, as the prominent venue goes under the knife for an $8 million facelift. Construction will begin this month on a new three-walled proscenium - a stage that will be known as "the pavilion" - as part of the estimated $22 million Renovation and Restoration Master Plan of the Bowl.
A.S. Project Aims to Improve Bike Paths
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
The Associated Students Bicycle Improvements Keep Everyone Safe committee will soon spend $26,000 on bike path improvements - once the money makes its way into the hands of organizers, that is.
Production of Proteins Pays Off for Professor
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Assistant chemistry professor Jeffrey Bode recently received a $625,000 research grant for his past and future work on amino acids.
Online Newsletter Reports on UCSB Business Practices
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Tomorrow, UCSB Business Services will publish the second issue of its online newsletter that in part enables staff and students to keep tabs on campus sustainability and purchasing practices.
Evicted Tenants Struggle for Housing
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
With only two weeks remaining until the Cedarwood Apartments tenants must leave, many of them are already feeling left out in the cold.
The Wednesday Hump
Let's Talk About Sex, Dr. Drew Style
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
"Sex is not a drug." Dr. Drew's words resonated throughout the small conference room I shared with him and eleven other college columnists and journalists. I attended the Trojan Journalism Roundtable discussion of college sexuality held in West Hollywood. Two nights in a suite, exquisite food and roughly eighteen boxes of condoms all paid for by Trojan sounded like a fabulous weekend getaway. The real treat, however, turned out to be the discussion I had with the other students.
Drinker's Digest: Play Beer Pong Like Laimbeer
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Beer pong is a great American game that is played throughout dormitories, homes and bars all over the world. I believe that it is one of the greatest drinking games ever and, despite its simplicity, it will never get old.
The Readers' Voice
Celeb Talks Fail to Motivate Students
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
He's a funny man, that's not the question. Funny, and his politics are right on.
The Readers' Voice
Group Calls For Action by University
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
On October 31, the words "Fuck Niggers" were found on a San Nicolas Residence Hall stairwell - a hint of dŽjˆ vu for the residents of last year's Santa Rosa Black/African American Studies Hall and the black community at UCSB.
The Wednesday Hump
It's Just Like Licking an Ice Cream Cone
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
I have never had a man turn down oral sex. A friendly fellatio is usually well received when done correctly - and, let's be honest, even when it's not. Since midterms are winding down, everyone could use some relaxation.
Men's Soccer
UCSB Finds Its Back to the Wall
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Fortunately for the #17 UCSB men's soccer team, the squad is in the midst of its best run of the year. The downside is that the team must face #1 Southern Methodist University next. Santa Barbara (13-7 overall) rides a two-matchwinning streak into this evening's NCAA Tournament second-round contest in Dallas and has won six of its last seven. The Gauchos have netted six goals in the last two matches, their most prolific two-game output all season long. "We've always known we have potential to score goals, we just have not had one or two players put up some numbers," Head Coach Tim Vom Steeg said. "I think every game that goes by, we're going to get better at scoring goals."
Baseball Rewards Sound Businesses
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
In an era filled with terms like Moneyball, the Yankees' and Braves' dynasties seeming to deteriorate and congressional drug busts, Major League Baseball is really going through an interesting period. Financially speaking, the little guys are starting to take over. Teams with dismal payrolls are starting to search for real estate elsewhere in order to boost revenue, and the top-paid organizations cannot pull it together to win either in the regular season or in October.
Leave Corruption on the Sidelines
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
I've set my radio alarm clock to go off at 5 p.m. It's resting on 91.9 FM, waiting for KCSB to broadcast what many Gaucho fans have been anticipating since the Locos' eruption after Iro's game-winning goal.