North County Seeks Support to Break Away
Complaining they have been victims of years of under-representation in county politics and vast ideological differences, residents of northern Santa Barbara County are trying to split the county in two.
RBT Croaks Along on Its Last Legs
The 11-year-old telephone system is being pushed aside for a newer, computerized registration process. More and more students are relying on the Gaucho Online Data (GOLD) system.
Feature Photo: I’ve Got Sunlight on a Cloudy Day
The solar truck runs on a combination of biodiesel and solar power and its four large solar panels provide enough energy to run a P.A. system and small kitchen. Greenpeace brought the vehicle to promote clean energy across UC system.
Dear Janeane
Dear Janeane Garofalo, I’m sure you’ve gotten this kind of thing before: a letter that walks the line between being a love letter and a sort of missive of encouragement. But now it’s Artsweek’s turn.
UCSB Trys to Buy FT
This summer UC Santa Barbara began its third attempt to purchase the campus-affiliated Francisco Torres housing complex from its current owner, College Park Communities.
Welcome Week Wildlife
At the dawn of time, great herds of freshmen roamed the vast expanses of the West. Today their numbers have dwindled to small packs of between 30 and 50 individuals.
On the Market
Francisco Torres, UCSB’s molested stepchild that’s been touched in all the wrong places, may finally become a part of the university-owned residence hall family.
Gauchos Gear Up for Glory
Reeling from a season of disappointment, the UCSB women’s volleyball team ended 2001 with the its earliest exit from the NCAA Tournament since 1993. No wonder there were more questions than answers about this year’s Gauchos.
Fishing with Pete: HARSHING YOUR YELLOW
I’ve been reading Henry Miller. If you’re bumming around Europe with a gray Parisian rain dancing a tattoo on your window, this is the guy to read.
Pepper Spray Brings Tears to FT Residents
At approximately 11:51 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. responded to a hazardous condition call at the Francisco Torres dormitory.