Winter Brakes

Word has it that the weatherhuman’s biggest rival, Al Roker, has proposed a sitcom to the network CBS entitled “Al in the Family.” Tousche, Al Roker. Tousche.

Gauchos Squeeze Out Close Win

In its Big West home opener, the UCSB men’s basketball team extended its unbeaten home streak to six games and picked up its first conference victory with a 77-74 win over Long Beach State.

Congress Misreads the Green

When reading the newspaper, it’s hard to read between the lines. Articles are written from the “objective,” story-specific perspective of the journalist, often without mention to their context or larger repercussions.

Remodeled Arbor Provides More

The university extends a branch of its on-campus dining services today with the launch of the new Arbor store, at which patrons can select from over 400 food items, including Woodstock’s pizza and Subway sandwiches.

SB Kicks Off Season at EBar Tourney

After hosting this weekend’s 42nd Annual Elephant Bar Invitational, the Santa Barbara men’s volleyball team now has a trunk full of reasons to expect success this season, despite finishing the invite with a record of 1-2 and losing a pair of preseason bouts the previous week.

ProjectHERE Offers Relief in a Tote Bag

It has only been a few months since Hurricane Katrina hit our nation, but the focus on the need for aid and support has diminished with each passing day. We mustn’t forget the victims who once lived in the affected regions and face the challenge of rebuilding and restoring their homes and lives daily.

Governor’s Budget To Rescind UC Fee Hike

University of California and California State University students may not have to pay a several hundred dollar fee increase next school year, as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to fund the systems with an additional $130 million.

Swimming: UCSB Spends Vacation in the Pool

While many UCSB students were relaxing at home, the Gaucho swim teams battled with eleven different schools over the holiday break.

Suspect Pleads Guilty to Murder in Davidson Case

Nearly a year and a half after UCSB graduate student Jarrod Davidson was shot and killed in front of his Goleta apartment in July 2004, the man’s father-in-law and ex-wife have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the murder.

Santa Barbara Continues Road Winless Streak

After a disappointing road match, which saw the UCSB women’s basketball team lose their first game against current conference members since 2003, the Gauchos (6-7 overall, 2-1 in the Big West) head to Irvine with hopes of getting back on track.