Weather for Dummies
I discovered recently that the “… for Dummies” books are now available in VHS and DVD. Apparently, “Dummies” books are too smart for some people; they need the movie version instead.
Gauchos Survive Riverside Scare
With the game clock dwindling and UCSB leading by two, Riverside fired errantly three times from three-point land until, with less than one second remaining, sophomore Glenn Turner finally came up with a defensive rebound to seal the Gaucho victory and home finale.
Left-Lane Driver: Seize the Wal-Mart Empire
In lieu of the Oscars, I decided it was time for me to move on from being a simple movie enthusiast to an actual moviemaker. That being the case, I did what all aspiring film writers do — rehash old popular movie ideas in hopes of cashing in and making it big.
Ralliers Protest Closure of I.V. Halfway House
Chanting “Whose house? Our house!” over 120 students and community members rallied at Isla Vista’s halfway house early Friday afternoon, refusing to let the 20-year program close quietly. The rally, held in protest of today’s scheduled closure of Working Alternatives halfway house, located at 6575 Trigo Rd., began with a march from campus and transitioned into speeches, singing and chanting.
W. Tennis: Gauchos Prevail on Northern Road Trip
The UCSB women’s tennis team went north over the weekend for three matches in as many days, taking two of three and losing only to Big West Conference foe University of the Pacific.
King of Pop Should Quit Clowning Around
I hate drama and have no patience or desire for it. Just get to the point and move on. And so begins this circus of the Michael Jackson child molestation trial in Santa Maria. I pity the poor residents of that enclave. As if they didn’t have enough with all the media trucks, there are all the MJ fans that have converged on that quiet little town. The freak show needed freaks, and they came.
Biking, Boarding Violators Can Take Class to Avoid Fee
The UCSB Police Dept. started a new bicycle and skateboard safety program Feb. 14 to give those who receive bicycle or skateboard citations an opportunity to take a $35 class on pedestrian safety instead of paying the $120 citation fee.
SB Fends Off Riverside
In its final road battle of the season, Santa Barbara (17-8 overall, 14-2 in the Big West) avoided further blood on its record after escaping unscathed from a second-half barrage by the Highlanders (13-12 overall, 8-8 Big West) that saw a 15-point Gaucho lead cut to three.
Legendary Band Doesn’t Deserve Ignorant Smack-Talking
In response to Dave Franzese’s column “The Songs of Seduction” (Daily Nexus, Feb. 23), first off, sure, music can make or break the mood at times. But then again, a lot of times, especially if you’re drunk, you are not paying attention to the music.
State Senator Talks With Students About Rising Fees
A California state senator visited UCSB on Friday afternoon to get feedback about potential UC fee increases and the financial stress they would cause to local students.