From I.V. to Iraq and Back
On Dec. 14, 2003, Plastino was released from active duty as an army reservist. Two weeks ago, he returned to duty at the IVFP office on Pardall Road after eight months in Iraq. He was married six days before his deployment.
Tests Lie Ahead For SB
Entering the 2003-04 season, the UCSB women’s basketball team had high hopes of reaching new heights of success. While the potential still remains for the Gauchos to reach those hopes, Santa Barbara is still searching for consistency.
Fighting for College Funding
For generations Californians have recognized the importance of higher education to a free and prosperous society. Under the higher education master plan, the top 12.5 percent of high school students would have a place in the internationally respected UC system.
Gauchos Slay Cowboys, Fall to Troy
The UCSB men’s and women’s swimming teams faced stiff competition in three meets over the past weekend. Against Wyoming, the men won 127-67 but lost to Notre Dame 104-101 on Friday. On Saturday, the men lost again to Pac-10 team USC 175-87.
Alleged Gun at I.V. Elementary Spurs Lockdown
At approximately 1:00 Monday afternoon, Isla Vista Elementary School went into lockdown due to reports of a man carrying a gun on campus. Deputies found the suspect – a minor who was identified by his dark gloves – within 10 minutes of their arrival.
He Said, She Said: Leave the Heavy Make-up for Bozo the Clown, Okay?
Painted ladies of Isla Vista, douse your Jackson Pollock faces in turpentine. I’m here to liberate you out from beneath your layers of makeup.
A.S. Denies OSL Funding Request
The Associated Students Finance Board reopened its checkbook at its first meeting of Winter Quarter Monday night in the UCen – but then decided to close it back up.
He Said, She Said: A Touch of Cosmetics Helps Start the Day Right
Every morning, I wake up and face the day by greeting three of my most beloved friends: M.A.C., Clinique and L’Or
Arnold’s Speech Points California in the Right Direction
I’m writing this letter in response to Ms. Baldwin’s “The State of the State” letter, which appeared in last Friday’s opinion section.
Ms. Baldwin is apparently unhappy with our governor’s running of the state, accusing the governor of simply spouting rhetoric instead of really addressing the issues.
MTD Struggles to Sell Students on New Line
While the recently opened bus line 27 is not yet as popular with riders as the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District would like, fortifications to the transit gate may help prevent damage by vandals who have repeatedly pummeled it.