UC Blotter: November 9th, 2004

Monday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m. – Officers responded to report of disruption at the Rec Cen. Upon arrival officers found that a man had gained entry into the gym by using a false ID. When asked for his true identity he stated he was “the president of I.V.”

You’ve Got Nothing to Lose

If you’re involved in fund raising for an organization, A.S. is prepared to help you fuck it all up. Finance Board – which is currently broke – will hold a workshop tomorrow to teach you how to “create and sustain your financial success.”

W. Cross-Country: Identical Talent

The identical Christman twins are a forceful duo on the cross country scene and top runners on the UCSB team. Juniors Lauren and Lindsay manage to do everything together, including taking spots one and two at last weekend’s Big West Championship.

Damn Skippy: Post-Election Hangover

The results of last Tuesday’s elections have Democrats running with their pointy tails between their legs. Of course, it is natural to stop and reflect on what went wrong for them. Now is as good a time as any to do that – they will have plenty of time on their hands now that several of them are unemployed.

Pohl Admits Loss to Nava Following Six-Day Standoff

The race for the 35th District California state Assembly seat ended Monday morning, as Republican candidate Bob Pohl conceded defeat to Democrat Pedro Nava.

Showdown Tonight for Big West Championship

Harder Stadium takes a trip back to the OK Corral tonight. The UCSB men’s soccer team hosts Northridge, looking to show its opponent how the Big West is won.

Keg-Dwelling Liberals Got Presumptuous

In the wake of the election results that confirmed re-election for current President George W. Bush, it’s easy to criticize the college population that vouched so hard for Sen. John Kerry.

Cash-Strapped A.S. Asks for ‘Yes’ Vote on Fee Hike

In an attempt to end its long-standing budget shortage, Associated Students is asking students to approve a $10.40 increase to the current quarterly A.S. base fee in an upcoming special election.

Cycling: SB Rolls in Races

This weekend at San Diego, the Santa Barbara club cycling team peddled its way into various top spots in different cycling categories. UCSB nearly had a monopoly on first place wins in all of its races in San Diego.

I.V.’s 2nd Tattoo Shop Hopes to Become Permanent Fixture

Two local tattoo shops have been getting under each other’s skin – each trying a different way to make its mark on the population of Isla Vista.