UCSB Admits More Students Than Before

After receiving a total of 36,651 applications, UCSB offered 19,325 high school students admittance in the Fall 2004 freshman class, up from 17,275 last year, the university announced Monday.

4/21 Is Try Again Day

I heard from a few people who were surprised yesterday that I didn’t have anything to say about 4/20.

Let’s Not Get So Physical

Sex is great – Having it, talking about it, thinking about it, and by all means, doing activities that could potentially lead to it are wonderful ways to pass the time. However, even a sex columnist has to draw the line somewhere, and this week it’s at dry humping on the dance floor.

Softball: Simien Races to Record

After coming off four straight wins, the UCSB softball team (22-24, 6-2) is stealing the conference – literally. Senior right fielder Leslie Simien recently secured a place in the NCAA record books, propelling herself into 29th place all-time in stolen bases.

Silence Is Golden If It’s for Gay Rights

No, it’s not because I hate you. No, I’m not angry at you. And no, this isn’t me giving the world a good old-fashioned f— you either. It’s about silence. Today is the National Day of Silence. So, if you see me or anyone else on campus and we don’t say anything, don’t be surprised.

Sprint the Marathon

UCSB baseball picked the worst time to lose a Big West series by sweep. The Gauchos’ three-game disappointment at the hands of UC Riverside last weekend gives them five losses in league play.

Jungle Theme Promises Swinging Times at Fair

Whether looking to free-fall 100 feet, listen to local bands, watch a professional kickboxing match or just pet a goat, the public can do it all at the Santa Barbara Fair and Expo.

Gaucho Utility D’Anna Scoring All Smiles

The Gaucho women’s water polo team owes much of its success this season to their leading scorer, sophomore utility Jennifer D’Anna. D’Anna has shown her true colors, evolving into one of the team’s most valuable members.

California Wears Jeans for Justice

Jeans will be particularly in fashion Wednesday as UCSB joins the rest of the state in demonstrating for the rights of sexual assault victims.

April 21, 2004

The woman asked if she could speak to her friend – a request the officer granted. She then walked to the passenger side of the officer’s patrol car, leaned into the window, and began speaking to the nonentity that was not occupying the seat.