Drugstore Cowboy: Sugarcoated Narcotics
For some reason, America has chosen to single out a few vices, like smoking cigarettes, and viciously attack the users, while completely ignoring many other problematic habits.
Gauchos Eager to Host San Diego
With a school-record 17 wins and a second-straight Big West Championship to its credit, the UCSB men’s soccer team knew the NCAA couldn’t keep the Gauchos out of the playoffs this year.
Amtrak Stuffs Trains Early for Thanksgiving
Amtrak has announced that the Pacific Surfliner, which travels between Santa Barbara and San Diego, will offer all-reserved runs during this Thanksgiving holiday period for the first time.
Sobriety: No Booze Is Good Booze
When someone chooses not to drink, for one night or forever, trust that they have good reasons. Even if you don’t know why, even if the teetotaler in question cannot articulate them, the reasons are there.
Cross Country: Santa Barbara Runs to End of Line at NCAA West Regionals
Despite having self-proclaimed disappointing seasons, the UCSB men’s and women’s cross country teams finished their schedule feeling good about what they had accomplished at the end of the 2002 season.
UCSB Students To Face Off Against TV’s Geeks
To mark the beginning of their nationwide college tour, cast members of Comedy Central’s television show, “Beat the Geeks,” have chosen UCSB as one of the first schools to host their game show, “The Geeks Live,” on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Campbell Hall.
Men’s Tennis: SB Netters Take Route 46
Widely recognized as one of the oldest and most competitive collegiate tennis tournaments on the West Coast, the 46th Southern California Intercollegiate Tennis Championships witnessed a solid team performance by the UCSB men’s tennis team.
Finance Board Allocates Funds
In its final meeting of the quarter, Associated Students Finance Board allocated over $2,000 to campus groups, including $1,700 to reinstate Campus Point, and rolled over its remaining funds to its Winter and Spring Quarter budgets.
A.S. Organizes Book Drive for Friendship Manor
The Associated Students Community Affairs Board is asking UCSB students to drop off their books at the CAB office in room 2523 of the UCen, above the MultiCultural Center.
HIV-Affected Kids To Benefit From Toy Drive
Macy’s, in conjunction with the Pacific Pride Foundation, is now holding its annual Giving Tree Toy Drive. The drive is affiliated with AIDS Central Coast, an organization under the umbrella of PPF, and will benefit over 100 children locally.