Terrorist Hostage-Takers Neglect to Show Mercy

It was reported yesterday that a 59-year-old British woman was executed by Iraqi jihadists. Her name was Margaret Hassan.

SB Investigator Requests Aid in Witness Search

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney

Trop Loses Its Shirt for I.V. Youth

Members of the Tropicana Student Organization recently chose charity over souvenir T-shirts, opting to donate the group

One Step Ahead

While many students are sitting in lecture halls or the library learning about philosophical truths, mathematical equations and the like, a group of students stands in the wings of the Hatlen Theater stage clothed in warm-ups, leotards and Ugg boots, awaiting the dress rehearsal of their annual Fall Dance Concert.

Account Ability

The BA/RC office seems like a pretty competent place, except when it comes to money. They tell me I owe the university a few hundred dollars despite the fact that it owes me a few thousand dollars.

Gauchos To Conclude Big West Play in SLO

It’s official, the #18 UCSB women’s volleyball team (21-3 overall, 15-2 in the Big West) is the three-time Big West Conference champion and has assured itself an automatic bid in the 64-team field of the NCAA Tournament.

He Said: Nothing Tops an Ice-Cold One – or 10 – With Buddies

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” I agree Mr. Franklin – wholeheartedly. When the debate of beer vs. mixed drinks comes into play the odds are stacked too high in beer’s favor.

Drinking in Del Playa Parks May Require Permit

Alcohol consumption in several parks along Del Playa Drive may soon become off-limits to those who do not first purchase a permit.

“Dream” Takes Adience Through Existential Journey

What if you woke up one day and realized that your life was a dream? Would you change anything? This and other concepts of reality are explored onstage in UCSB’s production of “Life’s a Dream,” directed by UCSB faculty member and associate professor of acting and directing Tom Whitaker.

Sports Column: First You Get the Money

On Tuesday morning, the FCC and the NFL shit their respective bricks after watching a revealing commercial featuring Terrell Owens. The NBA is cracking the whip on Vince Carter for sporting an iPod during warm-ups.