Don’t Just Imagine a World Free of Rape
Do you know four women? Then you probably know someone who has, or will be, raped. We would rather believe that the average rapist is a sociopath who cannot control his sexual drives.
Bill Bans Use of Barges for New Oil Drilling Operations
Legislation requiring oil produced in state waters to be transported via pipeline rather than barge or tanker passed the state Assembly last Thursday with a vote of 41 to 26.
Jack-of-All-Coaches
Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson should lay off the Funyuns and start laying down those retirement papers.An angioplasty last Saturday sidelined Jackson for all of two days, instead of the rest of the summer.
Events To Focus on American Indian Culture
In celebration of American Indian Cultural Days, UCSB’s American Indian Student Association (AISA) will host a picnic from noon until 1 p.m. Thursday at the Tree of Peace in front of Storke Tower.
Students Shouldn’t Buy the Myths Surrounding Alcohol Use
So you think you know everything there is to know about alcohol, drugs and partying, right? Wrong. There are a lot of misconceptions about drinking floating around these days that could potentially get you into a lot of trouble.
The Right’s Take on Environmental Issues Just Doesn’t Seem Natural
Justin M. Ruhge’s latest rant (Daily Nexus, “University Idealism Is Anything But Right,” May 8, 2003) compelled me to respond with some thoughts I have been having recently about nature.
Regents Wait to Vote on Tuition Hike
The UC Regents have postponed the vote on increasing student fees until they know more about the state budget. The regents were scheduled to vote on a proposal this week that would increase student tuition.
Officials Search for Cause of Fire
Fire investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire at Cachuma Saddle Guard Station, which burnt to the ground May 7. Investigators said the fire is suspicious because so far they cannot find a natural explanation for it.
UC Briefs: May 13, 2003
Wale Sean Forrester, a UC Berkeley student, was arrested for the alleged theft of about 1,000 newspapers and Raymond Nkele, a UC Berkeley alum, was arrested for allegedly taking 300 copies.
Party Like It’s 2004
Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich speaks in Campbell Hall on Monday afternoon to campaign for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. Kucinich discussed the war in Iraq and the economy.