Lawsuit To Proceed After Regents Violate Protocol

A federal district court denied the University of California’s request to dismiss the Alexander Stern v. Regents of the University of California case this Tuesday after the Regents failed to comply ...
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Resident Attacks I.V. Transient for Unknown Cause

A 33-year-old Goleta resident allegedly assaulted a homeless man Friday near the Del Playa Drive and El Embarcadero Road beach access point. According to eyewitness reports, Brian Michael Pipkin punch...
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“So, tell me what you know about oral sex”

In 2006, Oprah Winfrey sent suburban mothers across the nation into frenzy with her exposé on the oral sex epidemic unique to America’s youth. Oprah — in her infinite wisdom and grace — broache...
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What Do You Want in Bed?: She said

1. We want you to pay attention to other parts of our bodies — not just the exciting parts. We like when you explore the skin on our bodies. There are plenty of spots that get us riled up that you t...
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What Do You Want in Bed?: He said

1. We want women who are on birth control. Seriously, your mastery of foreplay or the kama sutra won’t make up for the awkward tension of a broken condom. I’m not suggesting you use it as an excus...
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Trick or Treat? Halloween Year Round

“Mean Girls” said it best: “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” And almost every girl takes full advantage o...
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Is it UCSB or UCSTD?

As a Gaucho, you’re probably aware of UCSB’s notorious reputation, namely that of a high STI rate among the general student population. Alongside “U Can Study Buzzed,” we’re boasting the nic...
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Well this is awkward…

Among a few other, more profound lessons, my time in college has taught me an inevitable fact about hookups: The phrase “It couldn’t get more awkward than this” is always false, and continues to...
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Undocumented Students To Receive Aid

Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 130 — also known as the California DREAM Act — into law last Monday after the State Senate passed the legislation on July 14.
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SB Court Sentences Lee to Jail, Probation

UCSB third-year political science major Joe Lee pled guilty on June 22 at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to charges of felony burglary and receiving stolen property.
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Storke Tower Misses A Beat

For the past several days, the token chime of Storke Tower has been missing one resounding note causing those who notice it both pause and a sense of confusion.
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ON THE ROAD: With the O Street Truck

For your late night cravings this weekend, wander to 6584 DP between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., where you will find the O Street Truck Thursday, Friday and Satur­day. The food truck is making its debut in Is...
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Hungry Gaucho Gets Some ‘Greens

I, along with most of my peers, put plenty of bad things in my body. Between the beer and carne asada fries, our stomachs crave nutrition. Silvergreens can give you that and so much more. Silvergreens...
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Funds Focus on Locals in Need of Aid

The Goleta City Council distributed a federal grant of roughly $40,000 between several local organizations to support low-income residents in the community. The Santa Barbara Food Bank and Community A...
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Demand for Crude Oil Makes Venoco Executive Millions

Venoco Chairman and CEO Timothy Marquez saw his personal fortune increase by $38.6 million last week, according to a Forbes blog post. Freelance journalist Brendan Coffey’s blog posting on Forbes.co...
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