Pundits Debate Biases in American Press
Two well-known members of the national media exchanged points, friendly jibes and ideas about their profession Saturday afternoon as part of the Arthur N. Rupe Great Debate series.
Men’s Club Rugby: Utah Stumps Gauchos in Defensive Standoff
Fourth-ranked Utah pushed the ball over the Santa Barbara goal-line to take a lead for good, and the #9 UCSB men’s rugby team lost 10-8 Saturday night to the team that eliminated them in last year’s playoffs. In a tough, physical game with plenty of big hits on both sides of the ball, the Gauchos simply ran out of time after their offense got going.
Your Newly Missing Valuables May Prove Redeemable
Welcome back. It’s been quiet around here for the last few weeks and now that everyone is back from break, it’s time to let the fun begin again!
New Legislation To Increase Student Loan Interest Rates
U.S. college students on financial aid may see a hike in their student loan interest rates next school year if Congress decides to pass the Budget Reconciliation Spending Cuts Bill next month.
Lecturer Speaks on Civil Rights, MLK’s Philosophy Tonight
Controversial academic and American Indian Movement (AIM) of Colorado co-director Ward Churchill will speak on campus tonight about civil rights and cultural activism.
Remembering Yesterday Is Hard
Yesterday was a sad day. Sidney Frank, inventor of Grey Goose Vodka, died yesterday at the age of 85.
Gauchos To Host Davis
The UC Davis women’s basketball team might reconsider their decision to join the Big West after they visit the Thunderdome on Sunday to face off against defending Big West Champion UCSB.
Regents Reap Benefits
It’s been a very merry Christmas for the UC Regents. On Dec. 21, the limited liability corporation they formed with Bechtel, BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) and Washington Group International was awarded the contract to manage the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for a seven-year term.
Friends Gather to Remember Life of Deceased Student
Last night, 15 of Kendra Payne’s friends got together and traded stories about Payne, 21, who died on Wednesday afternoon from injuries she sustained in a bicycling accident. Payne, a senior aquatic biology major, was killed when she lost control of her bicycle and was hit by a trailer truck in while riding in Goleta on Wednesday morning.