The True Embrace of Defeat
Regarding last Thursday’s rally, I would like to commend all organizers, speakers and participants. The purpose was clear: to encourage, among students and scholars, a reexamination of the current administration’s policies.
Santa Barbara Claims Top Spot
In a scrappy defensive battle, the Gauchos (10-7 overall, 7-1 in the Big West) outlasted Riverside (8-8 overall, 4-4 Big West) to eke out a 68-62 victory and put themselves in sole possession of first place in Big West women’s basketball play.
Religion and Science Are Symbiotic
Religion and science have fed off each other since the time that humans have walked this Earth with the cognizance of both. And it is with this that I find many a flaw in Troy Baker’s letter to the Nexus.
Gauchos Hit the Road
With a wretched away record of 1-10 last season, the #7 Gaucho men’s volleyball team hopes this weekend’s road trip will play out like a stairway to heaven instead of the highway to hell that has haunted them in the past.
Lawyers to Meet in Morris Case
Associated Students President Cervin Morris will appear in court today to set a date for his preliminary hearing.
U.S. Military Needs to Shape Up Recruiting Methods
Our nation’s military is not just at war with terror. There is an often overlooked conflict taking place right here in our backyard.
UCSB Falters at Buzzer at Riverside
Down three with 18 seconds left, Santa Barbara tried to open up a three-point shot for hot hand senior Chrismen Oliver and then to junior guard Joe See, but the Highlanders were determined not to let either of the two deadly shooters beat them.
CSO Officers Impound Stray Bicycles
Students coming back to find their locks cut and their bikes missing may want to hesitate before calling the Community Service Organization (CSO) to catch the thieves. CSO, a division within UCSB Police Dept., started impounding illegally parked bikes this week.
The Hump Feeds Into Common Misconception About Romania
Instead of describing sexy fetishes or cool new sex tricks, the obviously inexperienced and blundering sex columnist fills up space by defining useless sexual terms. Last week, it was “G-spot”; this week, “vagina” and “penis.”
Softball: SB Hosts Two-Time Defending NCAA Champs
The UCSB softball team returns 11 letterwinners including six All-Big West honorees, while the Bruins lost five starters, the most notable being All-American pitcher Keira Goerl.