FYI, Gauchos Tackle IPFW

After losing to Northridge 3-1 on Wednesday night in a dismal showing at the Matadome, the Gauchos will try to pick up the pieces and move forward.

War Protesters To Rally in SB

Get your fill of peace and love this weekend at Peace Congress 2003. The local peace rally is scheduled to begin this Saturday, Jan. 18 at 11:00 a.m. in Alameda Plaza.

UC Budget Cuts Hit the Books and the Students

I’ve been working alongside students here at UCSB for 12 years, and I am genuinely distressed that our situation has degenerated to a point where I say, “Welcome to the Ripped-off by the Regents Club!”

Santa Barbara Netters Find Freshman Phenom

The up and coming UCSB women’s tennis team will unveil a new weapon this Saturday as the team begins its quest for an NCAA Tournament bid when it hosts Gonzaga.

UCSB Creates Online Parking Payment

UCSB is using the Internet to make getting a parking ticket a more pleasant experience. Starting this month, anyone with outstanding parking tickets will be able to pay their fines via the Web through a new online program created by UCSB Transportation & Parking Services.

Senator Boxer Honors MLK, Jr. with Web Page

Sen. Barbara Boxer has announced the launching of her “Martin Luther King, Jr. 2003″Web page, which is designed to honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. King.

The Tides, They Are a-Changing

UC Plans for Tight Budget

The key topic of yesterday’s regents meeting was Gov. Gray Davis’ midyear and 2003-04 budget cuts, and the impact they would have on students. In addition, the regents revealed plans to apply for construction and management of a national biodefense lab in Davis.

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Don’t Knock The Clooney

Artsweek landed an exclusive interview with the Dapper Dan man himself at the Santa Barbara screening of his new film, “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.”

Hell on Wheels

My bicycle has turned against me. It’s a simple collection of moving parts so basic that even I understand how it works. But no matter how many bolts I tighten, no matter how many times I fix the fix the brakes, patch the tires, or oil the chain – it still breaks.