Sports Column: Sac-Town Soliloquist
A few months ago, Latrell Sprewell nixed a $10 million per year contract extension offer from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Why, you wonder? “I have to feed my kids,” he said of the rejection.
Groups Gather to Plan Fundraisers for Wave Victims
Nearly 40 student representatives from various campus organizations met Sunday morning in the MultiCultural Center to plan relief fundraisers for victims of the recent tsunami in South and Southeast Asia.
Sinkhole, Mudslides Cancel Trains
A large sinkhole that opened up over the weekend forced Amtrak to close a major stretch of railway yesterday, resulting in the cancellation of all trains traveling between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles.
Leaks Push FT Residents to Relocate
After a water leak from recent rains caused a fire alarm in the newly renovated north tower of FT to short-circuit on Friday morning, residents were forced to evacuate the building.
Red Cross Club To Host Info Meeting
As international aid continues to flood into the tsunami-stricken Southeast Asian basin, the UCSB American Red Cross Club (ARCC) will contribute to the relief effort with today’s tsunami relief fund meeting.
Go for the Obvious
With a new year come new opportunities. The last few years have frankly been disappointing, because “Infant” has dropped off the government’s list of the top 1,000 U.S. baby names.
Seven Is Enough for SB
Things looked grim as a diminished, seven-player UCSB roster stepped onto the court. But when the final buzzer rang, senior guard Mia Fisher had recorded a career-high 24 points, and the ailing Gauchos had crushed their opponents 61-41.
Get Out of My House!
Welcome back. It’s been pretty quiet over the last few weeks without you. The streets of I.V. were as chilly and quiet as a reception for Howard Stern at a NOW convention.
Police Arrest Suspect For Davidson Murder
Sheriff’s deputies arrested the former mother-in-law of Jarrod Davidson, the UCSB graduate student who was shot to death last July, in connection with his murder.
Injuries Plague Gauchos in Loss at Logan
As far as circumstances go, they don’t get much more extenuating for a basketball team than this.