Firestone Is a Tried-and-True Champion of Student Interests

In the Candidate’s Forum last week, I made the statement that I have not and would not receive contributions from developers or landlords. I further stated that if I had unknowingly received such a contribution, I would return the contribution.

PAC/GPAC To Discuss I.V. Center Plan

The Isla Vista Project Area Committee (PAC) and General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) will meet tonight to discuss the proposed community center at Estero Park.

Campus Congas at UCen Carnaval

Visitors to the UCen enjoyed a variety of free entertainment Tuesday at the third annual Winter Carnaval. The event’s attractions included live music, a dance exhibition and a magician.

Thief Takes Professor’s Car for Campus Joyride

An arrest made early Monday morning took a reckless driver off the campus roads and brought a UCSB professor’s car back to its rightful owner.

Bumping Uglies on the Campaign Trail

American politics can make you crazy. I opened the paper today to see that my favorite candidate from 2000 joined this year’s race and my first reaction was “Fuck you! Stay the fuck out, you evil bastard!”

Not So SLO to React

Dear Isla Vista Foot Patrol,
You know, sometimes we might complain about getting hassled for this or that, but in light of the Great San Luis Obispo Mardi Gras Roundup of 2004, we thought we’d thank you for not shooting at us.

Swimming: Gauchos Win Big West Title

Hard work, sacrifice, and ambition do pay off. At least, they did for the UCSB men’s swimming team. For four days, the UCSB men’s and women’s swimming teams competed in the Big West Swimming Championships in Long Beach.

Firestone Outspends Buttny Three-to-One

With the election a week from today, monetary contributions are still pouring into the 3rd District supervisor campaigns of Brooks Firestone and John Buttny.

Damn Skippy: Movies Just Make Psychos More Creative

I get a huge kick out of hearing people complain about violence in the media. For my part, I tell them to go ahead and entertain themselves with “Teletubbies” and Celine Dion.

W. Tennis: Santa Barbara Stumbles in Idaho

This weekend the UCSB women’s tennis team traveled into Potato Country to compete in the Boise State University four-team tournament in Idaho. The Gauchos embarked on their trip in hopes of improving their 2-4 overall record.