UOP Guts Out Emotional Victory Over Men’s Basketball Team

Having already used back-to-back desperation three-pointers from freshman forward Branduinn Fullove and sophomore forward Mark Hull to complete an improbable comeback and take UOP into overtime, Santa Barbara had one final chance to top the Tigers in round one of the Big West Tournament. However, Fullove couldn’t repeat his earlier heroics, missing a three-pointer as time expired, and UCSB dropped a heartbreaker, 71-69.

No Mandatory Inspections – I.V. Resident Argues That Current Complaint Program Works

As a longtime resident of Isla Vista, it is my belief that a mandatory inspection program would not be feasible for this community, but I will tell you that a program such as the existing one is a necessity.

Family, Friends, Colleagues Remember UCSB Professor

The heavy-set Scotsman, Dr. Ninian Smart, was frequently seen riding his bicycle through Isla Vista at a snail’s pace, wearing a kilt, bow tie and boutonniare, impacted generations of scholars and students in his 46-year teaching career and 22 years at UCSB.

UCSB Victor Surf Team Rides to Southwest Collegiate Championship

The UCSB surf team roared with the surf at Salt Creek, Dana Point, this past weekend against 23 other squads all across California, surging to a victory in Event #4 in the Southwest Collegiate Championships.

Ignoring Environment in Energy Debate Is Costly

Although I can definitely see where Justin Ruhge is coming from (Daily Nexus, “Environmentalists Hinder Resolution of Power Crisis,” March 7) and on many points I agree, I’d have to say that by completely ignoring all environmental factors, he is ultimately defeating his own cause.

UC Berkeley Rally Calls for Affirmative Action

Thousands of students filled Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza on Thursday to call for the return of Affirmative Action in California.

A.S. Researches Casino Expansion Before Voting

It seems our 3rd District county supervisor knows nothing about the magnitude of research that went into this matter before A.S. voted on it.

’70s Pro-Choice Plaintiff in Roe v. Wade To Speak on New Pro-Life Stance

Norma McCorvey, “Jane Roe” in the 1973 United States Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, will speak in Isla Vista Theater on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Basketball Routs Fullerton to Secure Big West First Round Win

Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over,” but the UCSB women’s basketball team secured its victory over Cal State Fullerton far before the final horn sounded Wednesday night at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Students Must Be Aware of Fragile Nature Reserves

Unaware of posted signs, people trampled through the plover roost, released their dogs, set fireworks and left a big mess. The result is a nature reserve with trampled and disturbed ecosystems, displaced endangered species and jeopardized resources.