Hundreds Walk in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Several hundred volunteers took steps Saturday morning to help raise money to discover a cure for breast cancer. The fifth annual Barbara Ireland Walk for the Cure took place at Chase Palm Park downtown at 8 a.m. to support new research on the disease, which kills over 40,000 women in this country each year.
Gauchos Round Up Mustang Defense
The UCSB men’s soccer team did it Argentinian Cowboy-style Saturday night, rounding up some mustangs in San Luis Obispo. The Gauchos (10-0-1 overall, 3-0-0 in the Big West) tamed Cal Poly’s defense in a 5-1 win, featuring four second-half goals.
Greeks To Host Blood Drive on Campus Today
The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity are hosting a blood drive for the Tri-Counties Blood Bank from noon to 4 p.m. in the MultiCultural Center Meeting Room, located in the Associated Students Building, next to the UCen and Corwin Pavilion.
Idaho Upsets #13 SB in Five Games in Moscow
Lightning struck for the second time in one historic place in Moscow, Idaho – a place that #13 UCSB (10-3 overall, 5-2 in the Big West) will be happy to leave off its travel plans next season.
UCSB Program Seeks Friends for Mentally Disabled
The award-winning UCSB chapter of Best Buddies is looking to make new friends. The goal of the program is to enhance the lives of people with mental disabilities by providing the chance for a good friendship.
Freshman Leads SB Netters in Tourney
The UCSB men’s tennis team dominated its recent tournament despite the fact that it was missing key players due to injuries. Santa Barbara sent only four players to the tournament because of injuries to seniors Matt Coin and Leo Basica.
State Assembly Candidate Woos Isla Vista Voters
Bob Pohl, Republican candidate for the 35th District California State Assembly seat, held a meet-and-greet last night at 6518 Del Playa Drive, chatting with students about his plan for UCSB and Isla Vista.
Cats Can’t Read
There’s more than one way to skin a cat, but using a potato peeler is probably not the most efficient choice. Nor the most humane, I suppose. Unless you tranquilized it first or something…
But the Cap Was On!
This last week I was asked to comment on a recent editorial written by a student who seemed to have a pretty bad night with the I.V. Foot Patrol. The writer brings up some issues with her contact and arrest that she is upset with.