There’s No Use Arguing

In last night’s Great Debate, Kerry and Bush both explained their qualifications to lead Iraq. Bush cited his testosterone levels, and Kerry countered with the fact that he, too, is male and resolute.

Fraternities, Sororities Begin Fall Recruitment

Next week marks the start of fall rush for UCSB’s fraternities – the annual period during which the university’s greek men choose new recruits. Last week, UCSB’s 10 sororities rushed 220 new initiates, welcoming the vast majority as pledges.

Why Can’t Teachers Learn to Show Up on Time?

With all the money I put into this school – be it in tuition, books, readers (the book’s bastard cousin), parking permits, parking tickets or bad coffee – you would think the least thing the University could do in return is hire teachers who have their shit together.

Gauchos Set to Spike in Thunderdome

At 7 tonight, the Gaucho women’s volleyball team will break in the newly resurfaced Thunderdome floor for competition against longtime conference rival Pacific and give students their first opportunity to see the squad, ranked eighth nationally.

CSO Puts Campus Cycles on the Block

A variety of used bikes will be available this Saturday at UCSB’s semi-annual bike auction, sponsored by the Community Service Organization (CSO). The auction will take place in Lot 32 behind the Public Safety building near Harder Stadium on Oct. 2.

Genitalia Ventriloquist Should Give Credit Where Credit is Due

Dave Franzese’s sex article (“The Man Behind the Fly,” Daily Nexus, Sept. 29), although humorous at peak points, was a textbook view of misogyny and sophomoric humor at work.

Top-Ranked Gauchos Venture To Don-Land

Eight done. Nine: Dons. The Gauchos take their eight-game winning streak up north to the University of San Francisco with hopes of extending it to nine tonight.

New District Attorney Takes On I.V. Caseload

As a former professor of Japanese business law, Margaret O’Malley is used to dealing with college students. Now, as the district attorney assigned to Isla Vista, she’ll be seeing plenty of students in the courtroom, as opposed to the classroom.

The Real Way to Keep Your Cash is to Party High School Style

I am writing in response to an article by Cory Anthony (“Save that FAFSA Check,” Daily Nexus, Sept. 28) regarding how to keep the keg parties rolling. This article was the most ridiculous piece of crock I’ve ever read. Please students, heed my warning.

NorCal Tournament Lures Best in Nation, UCSB

There will be “hella” games played in Stockton this weekend when 20 of the top men’s water polo teams in the country gather for the Northern California Tournament.