Doctor Talks of Quantifying Psyche
Psychologists around the world may be making conclusions from faulty assessments according to a professor visiting the UCSB Methods for Social Sciences (QMSS) Colloquium. One of the biggest problems with getting results from current psychological testing is the qualitative nature of testing methods.
End Violence in Isla Vista
These days I rarely walk from my home on the West Campus to Del Playa Drive on weekend nights; perhaps only two or three times so far this year. When I do, someone yells “Aren’t you a bit old” or “Street person” at me. After all, I’m in my 40s.
UCPD Arrests Assault Suspect
UC Police Dept. arrested a man Thursday evening in connection with the sexual assault and attempted rape of a student living in the San Rafael Residence Hall.
Friday Day – My Favorite Holiday
The Governator announced a couple days ago that he is thinking of changing our State Legislature from full to part time. He thinks they might be more efficient that way.
Santa Barbara Faces Next Test
The Gauchos are being tested once again. This time, the UCSB men’s volleyball team is travelling south to UC San Diego and Long Beach State in hopes of picking up two more wins on the road.
Army Recruitment Dangles Deceptive Bait
My younger brother’s friend George is in Iraq. At least, I’ll call him George although that’s not his real name. He is a happy-go-lucky, lanky guy. Like all of my younger brother’s friends, he is a bit mischievous in that bored, small-town-kid kind of way. George likes track and field, girls and vintage trucks.
D.A. Claims Slick’s Been Thievin’ Horses
Three new felony charges have been brought against Slick Gardner, ranch owner and recent candidate for 3rd District Supervisor, adding to the nine animal cruelty and financial crime charges filed in the last year.
Softball: Gauchos Brace for #19 Pacific
Coming off of a two-win and one-loss performance in their first conference games of the season, the Gauchos (18-23 overall, 2-1 in the Big West Conference) will face University of the Pacific (25-10 overall, 3-0 in the Big West) this weekend at home in a triple-header at Campus Diamond.
Let Me Eat My Steak in Peace, You Militant Vegetarians
Beef. It’s what’s for dinner; at least in my house, as I am proud to declare my membership in the omnivore club. It’s not as if red meat is on the menu every night. But in my home a steak never goes uneaten and neither does chicken, fish or pork.
UCSB Helps Students Check Sobriety Status
Two campus services marked National Alcohol Screening Day by offering information and free alcohol usage tests Thursday.