Armed Robbery in Isla Vista Leads to Four Arrests

Early Friday morning Isla Vista Foot Patrol deputies arrested four people on charges including burglary and kidnapping after catching the suspects a block away from the site of a reported armed robbery.

Anything but Sloshball!

Let me try to get your attention: On Dec. 7, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will be deciding whether or not to outlaw drinking without a permit at Dogshit Park and several other parks.

Freshman Leads SB To Overtime Victory

After the UCSB men’s basketball team squandered an eight-point, second-half lead at San Diego State, freshman guard Alex Harris put the Gauchos on his back in overtime, scoring eight of the Gauchos’ 17 overtime points to give Santa Barbara an 80-72 win.

Paper Bites Dog

Every time the Nexus makes a mistake, the ‘human kills a puppy.

Why Can’t we all Just Get Along?

The honeymoon for myself and the Nexus is over. Here’s why: First off, in Friday’s staff editorial, the writer accuses Associated Students of misinforming the student body about the ramifications and intentions behind the A.S. Initiative.

Women’s Cross Country: Gauchos Head To Nationals Today

After today’s meet, everyone in the country will know the UCSB women’s cross country team. The Gauchos will compete in the NCAA Championships today at Indiana State University.

Dublin’s Gets New Expanded Liquor License

The booze is flowing heavier at Dublin’s Sports Grill, now that it has a license to sell hard alcohol in addition to beer and wine.

With Bush at the Helm, America Will Only Get Better

America, the best country in the world, showed its superiority by electing a wise, dignified and highly qualified man to a second term as president.

Nature Calls, City Responds With Public Restrooms

Santa Barbara City Council members decided last week that downtown shoppers and business owners can’t wait any longer for another public bathroom – despite the project’s high cost.

Men’s Water Polo: UCSB Stops Losing Ways

Two hours, four quarters, double sudden death, senior recognitions and one long-awaited broken streak. The #9 UCSB men’s water polo team (18-11 overall) took #5 UC Irvine (15-12) deep into sudden death on Saturday at Campus Pool to win 8-7 and close out the season, snapping its five-game losing streak.