UCLA Text Price Cut Gives Gauchos Hope
A major publisher reached an agreement with the UCLA Bookstore that will have three editions of a popular calculus textbook selling for an average of almost $23 cheaper than before, and UCSB could soon be in on the discount.
The Sweet Smell of Burning Couch Could Cost Major Dough
Ah, lovely spring. This is the time of year you just have to appreciate the warm weather, sunny days, birds chirping, hay fever, wind, birds dumping on my car and the lovely smell of burnt couch.
Academy Honors Professor With National Recognition
Chemical Engineering Professor Jacob Israelachvili has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences. The organization made the announcement April 20, naming 72 new members and 18 associates from other countries.
Santa Barbara Signs Seven Top Recruits for New Roster
Head Coach Paul Stumpf has signed seven new recruits to National Letters of Intent for the 2004 UCSB women’s soccer team. Coming off a 2003 second-place finish in the Big West, the Gauchos secured three defenders, two forward-defender combos, one goalkeeper, and a central midfielder and will only lose one starter in forward Alma Martinez.
Don’t Be Fooled by Friendly LaRouchies in Front of the Arbor
Maybe you saw them here last week. Maybe you talked to them. Every now and again, they set up tables in the Arbor. They approach you with bright smiles. They’re a friendly and racially diverse crowd. They seem to really hate George W. Bush, something that plays really well on this campus.
Hiker Breaks Ankle, Gets Lift From Chopper
A UCSB student was airlifted out of Los Padres National Forest on Sunday with a broken ankle. Henry Cruz, 18, was hiking in an area known as “the playground” near West Camino Cielo when the injury occurred.
A.S. Finds Funds, Allocates Money
After fixing a $2,500 accounting error Monday, Associated Students Finance Board spent $500 more than what it thought was its entire budget after last week.
September 27, 2004
Officers contacted the 34-year-old man reeking of booze. His eyes were glazed over and he was swaying from side to side to maintain balance. Officers noticed that the man’s pants were hanging down below his waist and, also, that he was not wearing any underwear.
New Zealand Swell Brings Wicked Surf to California
According to the National Weather Service, a series of storms southeast of New Zealand has generated a 40-foot swell from the south-southwest that has traveled nearly 7,000 miles in the past 12 days.