M. Ultimate: Tide Fully Returns to Santa Barbara

In a dominating performance in their first event of the year, UCSB’s Black Tide rolled over all opponents only to fall short to the California Golden Bears in the final game of last weekend’s Santa Barbara Invitational ultimate Frisbee tournament.

Dean May Be Nutty, but Kerry Lacks Principles

Joey Tartakovsky’s “Just A Little Nutty, Howie?” (Jan. 26, Daily Nexus), while qualified in its assessment of the Howard Dean demeanor, hastily submits that John Kerry has a “position on nearly every major policy issue.” Kerry has voted on a number of major policy issues, but that’s a far cry from having principled, solid positions.

SB Pest Program Tells Pesticides to Bug Off

Santa Barbara’s ecosystem may soon be a bit less toxic thanks to a new policy approved last night by the Santa Barbara City Council.

Sports Column: Deep Thoughts on XXXVIII

Super Bowl XXXVIII has arrived, and we’re still keeping track. Never are the masses, including Deion Sanders (especially Deion Sanders), more confused than during the Super Bowl fortnight.

Don’t Waste Money on Weed, Make Money With It

Last weekend I was watching Sunday night prime time FOX. “The Simpsons”, “Malcolm in the Middle” – all that good stuff. Unfortunately I saw a commercial that made think. All I wanted to do was veg out. But no, my brain was called back into action.

Gamers To ‘Hook Up’ at LAN Party

Lock and load your keyboards and mice because the Computer Gaming Club is hosting another LAN party. The event, in which gamers come together and plug their computers into a local area network (LAN) to battle against each other in different computer games, will be held Saturday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Santa Rosa Formal Lounge.

Rape or Race Sensationalism Leaves the Victims Behind

Well, most UCSB students are aware of the alleged sexual battery in the Santa Rosa Residence Hall Jan. 17, the article printed in the Daily Nexus, “On-Campus Resident Alleges Sexual Battery” (Jan. 21) and the rather disturbing column “Rape or Race Coverage?” (Jan. 22).

Film Examines Life of Famous Architect

The maker of a film showing at Campbell Hall tonight toured the globe visiting the works of one of the 20th century’s greatest architects, not only to study the buildings themselves, but also to discover the father he barely knew.

Committee To Review Plans for I.V. Development

At tonight’s meeting of the Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC), community representatives will hear presentations and public comments on projects to be included in the redevelopment of Isla Vista.

Regulation Aggravation

After we finished a game of pool at the UCen yesterday, my colleague pulled a cigarette out of his case, presumably to help him calm down after the savage trouncing he received on the felt. We grabbed our beers and headed for the patio.