Oil Transportation Bill Aims to Reduce Spills
On Monday, the bill AB 16, authored by Assemblywoman Hannah-Beth Jackson, passed with an eight-to-four vote by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. The bill would require oil companies to transport oil obtained offshore in California waters from new or expanded drilling leases via pipeline instead of by barge or tanker.
Funding Cutbacks May Leave Ballet Group Paralyzed
The ballerinas and cavaliers of Channel Islands Ballet are hoping for $150,000 dollars in donations this month in order for the company to keep dancing. A severe shortage of funding since Dec. 1 caused CIB to lay off its 10 professional dancers.
Father of Columbine Victim Lectures
Darrell Scott received a standing ovation after giving a presentation of his daughter’s life, Rachel Joy Scott – one of 12 victims killed at Columbine High School in 1999. Scott spoke to a packed house of over 800 people in Campbell Hall Wednesday night, showing video clips, pictures and the diary his daughter left behind.
Leg Council Reviews Member Attendance Resolution, Funds
The possible removal of eight Leg Council members because of unexcused absences dominated the agenda of the last meeting of the quarter last night. Representative-at-large Ginger Gonzaga and Off-campus Representative Eva von Thury presented a resolution to hold members accountable for those unexcused absences.
March 5, 2003
An officer patrolling the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive observed a 19-year-old man urinating in a public space approximately 100 feet from the edge of a cliff. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol and the Pisser’s difficulty maintaining his balance.
Can’t Buy Me Love
It’s a good day for dildos, furry handcuffs and American values. On Tuesday, Victoria’s Secret – merchants of bras and panties modeled by pointy-chinned, giraffe-necked women with IQs roughly equal to their cup sizes – suffered from a legal disorder.
The Weapon of Resolve
For Become the Change, a local group organizing a human shield delegation to Iraq, the prospect of traveling to a war zone may soon become a reality.
Coalition Walks the Talk
The Student Coalition for Peace has planned a walkout and various anti-war demonstrations for the UCSB community in a nationwide walkout protest of the possible war.
Wow, I Sure Am Bare-Assed
My roommate decided to go celebrate Mardi Gras this last weekend in New Orleans. Admittedly, my only real experience with the celebration is limited to “Girls Gone Wild” videos taped on Bourbon Street.