UCSB Studies Link Alzheimer’s Disease, Macular Degeneration
The saying goes, “Out of sight, out of mind.” And recent studies by UCSB researchers suggest there may be something to it.
Racial Privacy at a High Cost
Another controversial race-focused initiative will soon be placed before the Californian electorate. This ballot measure, called the Racial Privacy Initiative, would prevent many state agencies, including all public universities and other government entities, from collecting information on race, ethnicity and national origin.
May 28, 2003
Carport of Love Friday, May 23, 11:28 p.m.: Officers patrolling the 6600 block of Sabado Tarde Road observed a man standing in a dark carport, with the back of his head visible over a parked car. When officers trained their flashlight beams in his direction, they noticed a 19-year-old woman stand up who had previously […]
To Everything, There is a Season
Somewhere between Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock, just north of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, lies Weather-Valhalla, where all good weatherhumans go when they graduate.
UCSB Only Hits So Far in 2003
The Gauchos concluded their season last Sunday with an impressive 9-5 victory over Cal Poly to haul their final season record to 25-28 overall and 8-13 in Big West play.
Terror-Ridden Peace
If anyone had any lingering doubts about what the obstacle to peace between the Israelis and Palestinians was, the five Palestinian suicide bombings within the space of 48 hours this week should have cleared that up.
Sale of FT To Cost County
The recent sale of the Francisco Torres off-campus residence hall from College Park Communities to UCSB will cost the county an estimated half million dollars in property tax revenue per year, Santa Barbara County auditor Brian Richards said.
The Shaw of Santa Barbara Reigns
It’s hard to believe, but about 30 years ago women were not allowed to participate in sports and were only allowed to have “play days” and “interest groups.” The only physical activity appropriate for women was folk dancing.