You Can’t Sell Hot Dogs To Fans Who Aren’t There
There is a lack of student attendance and support for UCSB athletics. As my co-worker pointed out, we could count the people in the stands of Harder Stadium with our fingers.
UCSB, Cal Poly To Renew Quasi-Rivalry
The top-ranked UCSB men’s soccer team will make the quick hike north to San Luis Obispo on Saturday to renew its longest rivalry, but proximity is the only thing that has been close between these two teams in recent history.
Would You Please Avoid Becoming a Bike Path Bozo
When I went to community college I never had the luxury of being able to ride my bike to school. Then I came to UCSB and things changed. I had heard about the wonderful bike paths in the past but never realized just how convenient they really are.
Gross’ Theory Stays Strong Over the Years
David Gross’ Nobel Prize-winning theory may not have everyday applications, but it continues to provide inspiration to physicists.
Gross performed extensive work in developing the nuts and bolts of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), a theory that explains the “strong force” of nature.
The Artful Dodger: Later on ‘Late Night’…
Late-night yackbox and “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno officially announced on Monday, Sept. 26 that he would end of his reign of blandness in early 2009, stepping aside and allowing Conan O’Brien to assume hosting duties.
Gauchos Breathe Sigh of Relief
Santa Barbara (9-0-1 overall, 2-0 Big West) came back from a halftime deficit to defeat Cal State Fullerton in double overtime 4-3.
A Macroscopic Success
There are still many unanswered questions in this universe: If you were a quark, what color would you be? Would I become a genius if I ate the brains of a Nobel Prize-winning physicist? How does it feel to win the Nobel Prize?
Movie Mayhem
Think that watching movies is just a leisurely activity – something light, fun and meaningless? Well, think again. Cultural knowledge is something that is highly regarded. You read magazines other than Cosmo and Maxim? You are getting important cultural info.
Cops Probe Possible Buchanan Assault
UC Police are investigating a possible physical assault that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the men’s bathroom of Buchanan Hall. UCPD Public Information Officer Mark Signa said authorities are not able to release the name of the possible assault victim or any medical information because of state victim protection laws.
Greeks May Party Hearty, But What’s Wrong With It?
Editor’s Note – We’ve received a number of letters in response to Tawni Wold’s letter, “Friends are Free; Save Some Cash And Forget Sororities” (Oct. 5). The following letters are those responses, edited for space constraints.