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Gauchos’ Big West Rivalry Heats Up on SB Home Turf
The school year is young, but the UCSB men’s soccer season is already at its best. The #14 Gauchos host their fellow Big West powerhouse Northridge this weekend.
Unleash the Trekkie Within
I once saw a man smoking crack out of a Coke can in the upper deck of McAfee Coliseum. That’s how my fascination with addicts began. From that moment on I’ve spent much of my free time trolling flophouses so I can form meaningful bonds with their wild and wacky inhabitants.
Locals Recall Kinko’s Start With Plaque
A company with many copycats has its roots in Isla Vista and, Thursday afternoon, local officials and residents gathered to dedicate a plaque at the site of the first Kinko’s Copy Center, which opened 35 years ago in I.V.
Santa Barbara Makes League Debut
With the sting of three straight losses in the Big West Tournament championship game over the past three seasons still fresh on its mind, the UCSB women’s soccer team kicks off the 2005 conference season on the road tonight. After facing off against the likes of #4 UCLA and #23 Arizona in the preseason, the Gauchos (6-6 overall, 0-0 in the Big West) take a well-rested squad to Irvine tonight for the first of seven Big West games leading up to the conference tournament in November.
Avoid the MIP on Allhallows Eve
Boo. Did I scare you? No? Good, because that’s not the point. As Halloween approaches, you’re going to be hearing a lot of things about Isla Vista, partying, the cops, cars being towed and a lot more. Scared now? Don’t be. There’s a lot of information out there, but no one is trying to scare you.
Students Sign Banner to Boost U.S. Troop Morale
Regardless of their personal feelings toward the War in Iraq, 117 students and passersby expressed their support Thursday afternoon for American soldiers stationed in Baghdad.
UCSB Tests SoCal Winning Streak
Bringing out the brooms last weekend not only gave the UCSB women’s volleyball team two more wins in the victory column, but also put a brand new spring in its step.
Corruption in Politics, Pessimistically Speaking
This is in response to Jake Thorn’s article, “Corruption Is Booming, Setting Terrible Example” (Daily Nexus, Oct. 5). I’m not optimistic. This is only one of the many differences Jake Thorn and I have. I thought his article on the booming tide of corruption was interesting, intriguing and completely one-sided. I felt compelled to voice my opinion and add some balance.
SB County Provides Free Mental Health Screenings
Students seeking professional help for depression can find guidance this weekend as several locations prepare to hold a National Depression Screening Day. Each screening day offers a free, confidential 15-minute session with a healthcare professional to discuss symptoms and treatments for individuals experiencing depression or anxiety.