Softball: Gauchos Double Their Pleasure
Santa Barbara swept all four games at home this weekend against University of Nevada, Reno and St. Mary’s in California. The Gauchos (19-7, 0-0 in the Big West) received superb pitching in all four games from senior pitcher Loren Thornburg and freshman pitcher Carly Harmon, who pitched two games apiece.
UCSB’s Health Education Can Help You Out
I just wanted to find out who on this campus cares about their body, their sex life and their wellbeing. I know I do; that’s why I took a class at Student Health on communication and sexual health two years ago as a freshman. Many a student precede me who have taken advantage of a kick-ass Health Education Dept. here at UCSB.
Conference Highlights Different Shades of War
The 13th Annual UC Student of Color Conference was held at UCSB last weekend, bringing together students from UC campuses across the state to address the ramifications the war on terror has had on people of color.
Students Climb Down From Tree
Students protesting a possible removal of the ficus tree outside Dublin’s in Isla Vista climbed down from their perches Wednesday morning when Santa Barbara County officials announced that the tree would remain intact.
Gauchos Succumb to Pacific, Stanford
The harder the UCSB men’s volleyball team tries, the harder they fall. The Gauchos were beaten in five games Friday night at # 8 Pacific, 26-30, 30-28, 22-30, 30-20 and 15-9. Santa Barbara lost again the next night at Stanford, 31-33, 30-21, 30-20, 30-26.
Daily Nexus Disappoints with Ill-Conceived Advertisement
Throughout my four years at UCSB, I have diligently read the Nexus almost every morning, interested to see what is affecting the UCSB campus and its students. I was absolutely horrified, however, to read last Thursday’s ad supplement.
Endangered Salamanders Lack Assigned Habitat
A group of local endangered amphibians are waiting for the government to designate them a home. “They said that a critical habitat would be beneficial to the species, but they still missed the deadline,” Karen Krauss, an attorney for the Environmental Defense Center, said.
New Digital Signs Direct Traffic, Provide Information
All signs pointed toward a UCSB victory in Thursday night’s basketball match against Long Beach State – including three new digital signs purchased by the university. The signs, which arrived late last week, look similar to those seen on freeways.
Swimming: UCSB Finishes Second at Championships
The UCSB men’s and women’s swimming teams both earned second place at the 2003 Big West Swimming and Diving Championships last week. The event began on Wednesday morning and continued until Friday night at the Belmont Plaza in Long Beach.