BYU Heads West for Series

After winning the first two games of Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play, it seems that nothing can scare Gaucho men’s volleyball — not even defending champions BYU.

UC Vies for Continued Lab Control

Hoping to hang on to the management contract for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), the University of California Regents voted Thursday to bid on continuing its stewardship of the research facility.

Radicals Accomplish Nothing With Pointless Bush Protest

The right to protest is one that I hold dear. Protest exists to spur change. But what exactly were the students who took to the Arbor in anger hoping to accomplish? Were they expecting their actions to somehow overturn the election and put John Kerry in charge?

Storms Raise Toxin Levels Off Coast

After the recent storms, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services posted warnings of high levels of bacteria for certain beaches, advising swimmers to avoid creek mouths and storm drains in the ocean for at least 72 hours once the rains subsided.

Dining Commons Policy Leaves One Meal Hastily Unfinished

As a resident of Anacapa Residence Hall, I frequent both Ortega and DLG Dining Commons. Recently, while walking out of the DLG at closing time for Late Night, I was accosted at the door by an employee.

I.V. Park To Host Roe v. Wade Rally

Local pro-choice organizations will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade this Saturday in Anisq’ Oyo’ Park. Members of Planned Parenthood, the Pro-Choice Coalition and Voices for Planned Parenthood (VOX) will speak about current issues surrounding women’s and abortion rights.

Polynesian Dancers To Shake Hub

Students have the opportunity to shake their hips with Polynesian dance troupe Iaorana te Otea tonight in the Hub. The group, whose name means “Greetings from the Drumbeats,” will host a dance tonight in the UCen Hub to raise funds for performances throughout the year.

Officers Bust Bank Bandit, Buddy

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept. deputies arrested a 32-year-old Goleta resident Thursday afternoon in connection with a robbery at the Bank of America at 5892 Calle Real, which took place Jan. 18.

O, Superwoman

Laurie Anderson, one of the premiere artists, musicians and minds of our time is suspiciously inconspicuous. Her clothes are dark and plain, her hair short and nondescript, her voice soft, low and soothing enough to lull you to sleep.

Colleagues Pay Tribute to Late Student, Father

UCSB faculty and staff, graduate students and family members of the late graduate student Jarrod Davidson came together Tuesday to remember and honor his life.