Documentary Assaults the Second Amendment
One thousand students viewed Michael Moore’s latest documentary, “Bowling for Columbine” on Tuesday night. The film was thought provoking, but for this student it did not cause a great epiphany in regards to gun control.
Gauchos Gun for Vandals
The best advice for the Gauchos is to hit the ground running against Idaho because they will need the momentum in the coming week. After completing a perfect three-game homestand, the #17 UCSB women’s basketball team will punch in the clock and go to work again.
Bike, Scooter Operators Face Puzzling Laws
Despite the many rules restricting their use, motorized bikes and scooters have become increasingly popular at UCSB and in the surrounding community. Motorized scooters became legal for street use in 2000 with the passage of California Senate Bill 441.
The Truth Won’t Stretch All the Way to the Middle East
As Colin Powell, the last addition to the White House hawks and, for a change, one that didn’t dodge Vietnam, gave “crucial” evidence to the United Nations to support a war on Iraq, I feel inclined to inform you of the predictable value of such evidence.
Cruisin’ for a Bruin
Struggling to find its identity as well as wins, the UCSB men’s volleyball team travels to Pauley Pavilion tonight at 7 to face #7 UCLA. The Gauchos have lost five of their last six games and need a win to get back into the playoff race.
Wildlife Lovers Seek to Save Lamprey Fish
Eleven conservation groups in California, Oregon and Washington sent a petition to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on Jan. 28 to list four species of lamprey as threatened or endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
Men’s Baseball: Santa Barbara Slides Into Malibu
If the Gauchos have to venture off their home field, at least they will be on the familiar terrain of a beach. The UCSB baseball team will travel to Malibu for Pepperdine’s first Battle at the Beach tournament this weekend.
SB Fire Dept. To Commemorate Life of Local Fireman
A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8, to pay homage to Santa Barbara firefighter Robert Moseley, who died last Saturday at 51 years of age after suffering a heart attack while on duty.
Women’s Softball: UCSB Rounds Up for Tournament at Cal Poly-SLO
After passing its initial test of the season last weekend at the UCSB Early Bird Invitational, the UCSB softball team is all systems go heading into this weekend’s Cal Poly Mustang Round-Up in San Luis Obispo.
Man vs. Machine: Who Will Win?
It’s registration time again and I would like to take a moment of silence to mourn the passing of registration by telephone. RBT gave you something to hate. There was a person on the other end of the line – perhaps a recorded one, but a person nonetheless.