Blue Traffic Lights: Just a Little Nutty, Howie?
On the surface, it makes little sense: He spent more time and money campaigning in Iowa than any other candidate, and his organization – staffed by an army of dedicated collegians – was by far the largest. Yet the return on Howard Dean’s investment was a slap in the face.
Woman Escapes Potential Rapist
The UC Police Dept. arrested a 35-year-old male transient on campus Sunday morning after the man allegedly threw a woman to the ground and attempted to rape her.
Tap Cola
It was on this date in 1945 that a city in Michigan became the first to put fluoride in its tap water. I mention it because the ‘human drinks tap water like it was, uh, water, and I like to brag about how much stronger it makes my teeth.
UCSB Cruises to Win
The UCSB women’s basketball team couldn’t have dreamt of a better start to Saturday’s game against the then conference-leading University of the Pacific. For the first time all season, the Gauchos played to their potential, disposing of the Tigers 73-48 in front of 2,411 fans at the Thunderdome on Saturday.
Santa Barbara’s ‘Jack of all Trades’
Officer Jeff Browning’s voice is dry and level. He is looking out over the bow of his harbor patrol boat at a crowd of yachts and warships bobbing at anchor.
CA Alcohol Czar, Chancellor Do DP
In the hope of partygoer behavior and the prevalence of alcohol-fueled revelry in Isla Vista, state authorities toured Del Playa Drive Friday night with Chancellor Henry Yang and law enforcement officials.
Don’t Buy Into the Common Misconceptions About Rape
In light of the article “Rape or Race Coverage?” (Daily Nexus, Jan. 22), we thought this would be a good opportunity to dispel a very ubiquitous myth about rape and sexual assault. Cordaun Dudley’s article makes a very good point: Society frequently assumes that a rapist is a man of color.
Gauchos Hit Snag in Stockton
The UCSB men’s basketball team, enjoying an impressive three-game unbeaten streak, was suddenly halted by a road bump in Stockton.
Dartmouth Visitors Involved in Dispute
Four members of the Dartmouth College football team, along with one Santa Barbara resident, were arrested in Isla Vista early Friday morning on charges of home invasion after they allegedly entered a residence on Del Playa Drive following a dispute at a party earlier in the evening.
Santa Barbara Stings Matadors
Revenge was sweet for the Gauchos on Friday night as the UCSB men’s volleyball team defeated Cal State Northridge 3-2.