County To Try Man in Snake Cruelty Case

The Santa Barbara County district attorney’s office decided last week to file charges against an Isla Vista man who allegedly stabbed his pet Burmese python to death.

Wait ‘Til You Get There

I read that a couple dozen Iowa National Guard troops tried to avoid being shipped to Iraq by taking illegal drugs prior to drug tests the night before deployment – and got sent anyway. Talk about a bad trip.

SB Wins, Eyes Seconds

UCSB extended the nation’s second-longest home win streak to 24 games with an 82-44 win over the University of San Diego on Nov. 15 at the Thunderdome in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT).

Your Car Isn’t Your Castle

I was sitting in my car when an officer caught me drinking a beer. I got the Minor in Possession ticket, but the officer also searched my car even though I told him I wasn’t giving him permission to. Don’t they need a warrant?

Tap Dancer Delights Lobero Audience

The Santa Barbara community welcomed a highly anticipated guest artist as tap dancing sensation Savion Glover performed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Lobero Theatre on Sunday night.

Gauchos Sweep Beach, Widen Conference Lead

Over the weekend the UCSB women’s volleyball team took down league opponents Long Beach State and UC Irvine and in doing so secured at least a share of their second consecutive Big West title.

Sexy, But Not Sinister, Neo-Conservatives Get Things Done

I would like to address the disrespectful and ignorant article written by Drew Atkins on Nov. 12, “Sexy, Sinister Neo-Conservatives.” First off, his comments regarding the president of the United States and his administration are downright idiotic.

Microbiology Undergrad Wins National Recognition

Tetrahymena thermophilia, a microorganism that derives its name from the Greek words for love and heat, may seem microscopic, but it is larger than life for third-year microbiology major Andrea Medina.

Santa Barbara Nails Down Second Place

Going into Saturday’s game, the UCSB men’s soccer team needed two things to happen to retain their Big West title. First, they needed to win.

Debate Supporters Get It Together Despite Hesitation

On behalf of the College Republicans at UCSB, I would like to thank the Women’s Center for finding someone to debate Phyllis Schlafly.