County Backs Away From Plan to Buy DP Land

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hear today from several people who say they are angry about Brooks Firestone’s decision to end negotiations for the purchase of empty land on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive.

Women’s Rugby: Depleted SB Off to 1-0 Start Despite Injuries

The UCSB women’s rugby team has started its season off strong with a 1-0 record in league play, despite injury problems and short rosters.

Petty Vandals Contradict Their Ideals

Yesterday, I took my vehicle in to have a little procedure done. The doctor told me the plastic surgery should cost a pretty penny – $822 to be exact. I’m typically not a vain person, but I felt that my poor Jeep Cherokee could not drive any further without fixing its deformity so that it could return to its pristine state.

Experience Guides New Chief of Staff

From tangible change in Isla Vista to offering students internships in local government, David Smyser has a long list of goals he wants to help 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone achieve.

Bowling: Gauchos Finish 27th in Sin City Tourney

Las Vegas, Nev., was the destination for the UCSB bowling team this weekend as it competed in the Brunswick Coca-Cola Classic. Santa Barbara emerged from the tournament in 27th place out of 35 teams.

Student Groups To Honor Black History With Cultural Events

Several campus organizations are helping to celebrate Black History Month, which begins today, by hosting a myriad of social events throughout the month of February.

Fencing Team Competes in UCLA Tournament

Despite a weekend of losses, the UCSB Fencing Club team performed well above expectations at the West Coast Collegiate Team Invitational last week.

Changed Policy Allows Protests Abroad

University of California students studying abroad can now participate in protests and demonstrations in foreign counties without fear of academic reprimand.

Proposed Initiative Aims to Repair Fields

The UCSB Dept. of Physical Activities and Recreation is working to instate a new lock-in fee that will replace part of the grass on Storke Field with an all-weather synthetic turf field.

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