Playing the Piper

Battle for the Big West

Forget the rankings; the Big West Championships are on the line. The #15 UCSB and #21 Northridge men’s soccer squads square off at Northridge this afternoon, which means only one thing: Animosity reigns.

You’re the Only One, Baby – ‘Til Next Month

I got paid yesterday. I leave for Vegas tomorrow. It was nice knowing you, Paycheck. Pity we couldn’t be together a little bit longer. But hey, we should have a fun time this weekend, huh?

Conserving Water Is Fun!

The key to being sneaky about sharing a shower is to be clean, quick and quiet. For instance, an obvious blob of jizz on the bar of Irish Spring may just be an accident.

SB Elects 3 Members to City Council

Following a low-turnout election, three new city council members are poised to take office. On Tuesday, voters selected Helene Schneider, Das Williams and Brian Barnwell from a field of nine candidates for the Santa Barbara City Council.

W. Ultimate: Santa Barbara Aims for Trip to Seattle

The women’s ultimate Frisbee team has its eyes set on a trip to Seattle, Wash. in May 2004, site of this year’s college ultimate championships.

Triscuits: the Crispy and Yummy Killers

I ate a box of Triscuits last week. Nothing out of the ordinary – just a small snack to satisfy my hunger. And you know, it’s even a part of the “bread, cereals, and whole grain” group on the food pyramid.

New Parking Fees Bring in Revenue

As the student body gets accustomed to the new parking pay stations that accompany the night and weekend parking policy that went into effect July 1, Transportation and Parking Services is keeping its eye on the transition to the new system.

Crew: UCSB Finishes ’03 Strong

On Saturday, the UCSB Crew team went to Newport Beach for the varsity women’s first and varsity men’s second regatta of the 2003fall season.

Teen Center Fear Impact of Party Behavior

While Halloween crowds in Isla Vista this past weekend broke plenty of car mirrors and left plenty of trash, staff members at the Isla Vista Teen Center say the antics of drunken college students also left their mark on the town’s younger residents.