There’s Something Fishy About Rigs to Reef
California’s been trying to decide whether to allow oil companies to convert their used oil platforms to artificial reefs for several years, and in the latest development, the governor vetoed a bill with the explanation that the science was still not conclusive.
Trojans Squeak Past UCSB in Tight Affair
Just as they were about to tear the Trojans off and jostle them down on the bed in front of a televised audience, a leak sprung through the Gauchos’ prophylactic defense.
County Debates Landfill Expansion
Due to the county’s growing population, the landfill has only five years left worth of capacity. The expansion aims to add 15 years of capacity beyond the remaining five.
Living Without Vowels: New Law Is a Smoke Screen for Stupidity
The board of supervisors just handed Santa Barbara County residents a 20-foot length of hose and told them to go blow smoke up their butts.
Men’s Water Polo: Gauchos Top Irvine to Finish Season in MPSF Tournament
The season ended for the UCSB men’s water polo Sunday with a 5-4 victory over Irvine at Cal’s Speiker Pool. The win gave the Gauchos (9-13, 2-6 MPSF) a seventh-place finish in the season.
Locals Report Break-Ins Over Long Weekend
While Isla Vista residents were home celebrating Thanksgiving, intruders were reported breaking into two homes last weekend.
We Can’t Afford High Rents for Grad Students
Higher rental fees incurred by graduate and undergraduate students slow their academic progress and discourage them from applying to UCSB.
Santa Barbara Draws USD in First Round of NCAA Tournament; LBSU Lurks in Round Two
Monday afternoon the NCAA released the official bracket for the 2001 NCAA Championships, and the result was everything that the Gauchos could have wanted and more.
Police Charge Volleyball Players with Bike Theft
Three UCSB men’s volleyball players were arrested Nov. 19 for possession of stolen property.
Budget Cuts May Lead to Higher SHS Charges
Student Health Service is bracing for a budget cut to be announced in early January that could eliminate up to 15 percent of general state funding and lead to increased costs.