Red Tape: It Makes You Want to Reach Out and Strangle Someone
Some of you may remember a column I wrote about my troubles with the phone company. What happened then was just the beginning. For the next two months my bills from Verizon failed to credit me for my payments.
UC Probes Intercepted Phone Calls
University Auditors and the UC General Counsel are investigating charges that two UCSB administrators’ phone calls were intercepted and are looking into possible privacy or security violations that may have occurred.
Winter Recap: Santa Barbara Cruises in the Big West After Earlier Struggles
While the Gauchos struggled through a difficult non-conference schedule to a 4-5 record, it was back to business once Big West play began, as Santa Barbara opened league play with a pair of victories.
Board To Vote on Ordinance for Tenants’ Rights
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on a proposed “Renter’s Rights” ordinance, which would grant more rights to Isla Vista tenants.
Tarter To End Term As Livermore Lab Chief
Bruce Tarter, the director of the University of California’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, announced on Dec. 7 that he would step down as the lab’s chief.
ITP Receives $7.5 Million Gift
The money will be used to support programs at the ITP that are not federal funding targets, to provide immediate funds for cutting-edge research and for a physical expansion of Kohn Hall, which houses the institute.
CHO Releases 2002 Survival Guide
The UCSB Community Housing Office will release the 2002 Rental Housing Survival Guide today as a tool for students and UCSB staff who are looking for housing in the Santa Barbara area.
Feature Photo: Wave Goodbye to Winter Break
An unidentified surfer spends the last day of Winter Break in aquatic style, getting a good noseride at Campus Point on Sunday afternoon not long before sunset. Classes resume today, the first day of instruction of 2002 and Winter Quarter.