UCSB Succumbs to Loyola Marymount in Season-Opening Doubleheader
The players on the UCSB women’s softball team began their 2001 season Saturday with their eyes set ahead to a Big West championship, but realized they couldn’t look too far ahead after dropping both games of a doubleheader in a disappointing home opener against Loyola Marymount, 3-1 and 4-0.
Exploring Solutions to California’s Energy Crisis
California needs more power generation within the state in order to keep electricity prices under control and increase the stability of the power grid. There is a way, however, to produce power both cleanly and economically. That way is nuclear power.
Santa Barbara Attack 49s the 49ers, Thrashes Pacific
By defeating Pacific and Long Beach State, the UCSB women’s basketball team left no doubt that they are still the best in the Big West Conference, extending their conference winning streak to 49 games.
Bush’s School Voucher Plan Harms Public Education System
President Bush’s idea to distribute governmental vouchers will make certain public schools even worse than they already are and take away resources from many students with special needs.
Gauchos Whack Lions
The UCSB men’s tennis team outplayed Loyola Marymount Saturday afternoon at home to notch their first win of the season in convincing fashion, five games to two.
Chicano/Latino Groups Sponsor Series of Events this Week
In honor of today’s Chicano/Latino National Human Rights Day, and in an effort to bring workers’ struggles against perceived labor abuses to the social forefront, El Congreso, the Chicano Studies Dept. and Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) co-sponsored three meetings, a rally and a march this week.
The Cost of Deregulation: Why Some Consumers Are Being Stiffed on the Power Bill
One of the major causes of the current problem is the flawed 1996 deregulation law, which required investor-owned utilities to sell off all of their power plants, except nuclear.
Men’s Basketball Overcomes 11-Point Deficit At Long Beach
A rejuvenated UCSB men’s basketball team walked into the Pyramid last night to face Big West foe Long Beach State, and came out with a stunning 78-71 comeback victory.
Sex Ed, Contraception are Key to Reducing Abortion
The state of sexual education in this country is pathetic. I remember the first sex education class I had in junior high. It was called "Family Life" and only went over anatomy. I don’t think the location of the Vas Deferens is nearly as important as they made it out to be.
Women’s Basketball Ready to Rumble Versus Pacific, Long Beach
The Gauchos will first travel to Stockton to play second-place Pacific (11-7, 4-1 in the Big West) and will then head to the Pyramid to face third-place Long Beach State (9-9, 4-1).