Red Cross Assists La Conchita Victims
In the wake of the devastating Jan. 11 La Conchita mudslide, local organizations have pitched in to create opportunities for Santa Barbara residents to contribute to relief efforts.
UC’s ‘Most Beautiful Campus’ Could Use Some Sprucing Up
Being a current UCSB student in my fourth year, I have become increasingly aware over the years of how drab and unimpressive our campus is. Now being on the ocean is super cool. But the campus itself… wow. “Depressing” is the only word I can really use to describe it.
M.Tennis: Gauchos Commence 2005 Season With #67 National Ranking
The UCSB men’s tennis team is hoping to return to the NCAA Championships once again after being denied last year. The team will look to an experienced bunch of upperclassmen to lead it to its goal.
Lights, Camera, Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is here again, and everyone involved wants you to know, it’s not just for the “celeb” types. There are plenty of films and events geared toward a young, hip audience that happens to be on a tight budget.
One Nation Under the Influence
According to the all-knowing TVs in the UCen, about 0.7 percent of the world’s population is drunk at any given moment. That’s a lot of drunk people – over 40 million – enough to form an entire country…
SB Playing Its Bonds Right
In a season dominated by impressive offensive performances by her teammates, junior guard Karena Bonds is helping bring some balance to the Gaucho equation with solid defensive play and a gleeful demeanor both on and off the court.
Get Sloshed in the Shower
Throughout time, man has attempted to conquer the elements. When we were young’uns, we would dash from spa to pool for hours on end trying to reach that perfect equilibrium. In reality, all that accomplished was some hapless tampering with our blood pressure and a deflated ball-sack.
Court Puts Off Arraignment in Homicide Case
The two suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UCSB graduate student Jarrod Davidson now face two felony counts each and possible sentences of life in prison.
Your Mission, If You Choose To Accept It…
10-10-10 sounds like a perfect score in an ice skating competition, but don’t look for any whiney Canadians or Russians here. Formally called Project Rosebud, the new and proper name is the Sotheby’s International Realty 10-10-10 Student Filmmaker Competition.
Sports Column: Road Block
In hopes of erecting a Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) that is a more accurate reflection of NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams this year, the folks in charge of the RPI fastened a few loose screws during the offseason.