Mustangs Driven From UCSB

After its first conference loss of the season, the UCSB women’s basketball team got defensive. Santa Barbara held Cal Poly to 27.9 percent shooting as the Gauchos defeated the Mustangs 69-45 Saturday at the Thunderdome.

Correction: It’s Tuesday

Nothing for you today. I tried fitting a joke in this “space,” but found it impossible. I hate corrections.

Hey! That’s My CalPIRG You’re Talking About

This column is in response to last Thurday’s column by Alec Mouhibian, “Campus Littered With CalPIRG Representatives” (Daily Nexus, Jan. 15, 2004).

Variety Show To Offer Isla Vista Alternative Fun

Students and Isla Vista residents looking for a Friday night alternative to a night of drunken antics will soon have something new to turn to: the variety show. A new university-sponsored variety show called “I.V. Live” will debut this Friday at 9 p.m. in Embarcadero Hall.

#9 Santa Barbara Gains Split

In the second round of its series with Hawaii, the UCSB men’s volleyball team defeated the Warriors 3-2 in a five-game match Friday night.

Buttny Kicks Off Supervisor Campaign

With the election less than six weeks away, John Buttny held a rally Saturday afternoon marking the official start of his campaign for 3rd District supervisor.

Arzate, McGill Enter New Galaxy

When it was announced Friday afternoon that UCSB men’s soccer star senior Memo Arzate was drafted by the L.A. Galaxy with the 22nd overall pick, Arzate received a text message from teammate senior Dave McGill congratulating Arzate on his selection.

Audubon Count Gathers Birds, Bird Lovers in SB

Bird lovers from all over Southern California collected their binoculars and notebooks and flocked to Santa Barbara County for the 104th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. The birds did not fail their loyal audience.

W. Swimming: Santa Barbara Swimmers Sink San Diego

The UCSB women’s swimming team defeated the University of San Diego 143-103 last Saturday at UCSB. The Gauchos took first place in 10 of 14 events with standout performances.

Double Bastard

Birthday time again. You know how the ‘human feels about birthdays. Only this time, it’s all doubled – the joy, the madness, the fear and hating – all doubled.