Swimming: UCSB Women Romp Rebels; Men Falter
he UCSB swim team and Head Coach Gregg Wilson have their sights set on the Big West Conference Championships, and are wasting no time in preparation for the meet which will be held Feb. 15-18 in Long Beach.
Research Exposes Lack of Quantitative Literacy Among College Students
According to a recent study published by the American Institute for Research (AIR), nearly one-fifth of the nation’s college students have deficient literacy skills. The AIR study tested 1,827 students from across the country in two and four-year public and private colleges and universities, AIR spokesman Larry McQuillan said.
Late Free Throws Throttle Pacific Upset Bid
If you have a weak heart, it might not be a good time for you to be a Gaucho basketball fan. For the second game in a row, Santa Barbara (10-8 overall, 5-2 in the Big West) stole a narrow victory on the road. The latest victim: Pacific, who suffered a 64-62 defeat at the hands of the Gauchos.
Application Deadline Approaches for UC Student Regent Position
Students in the University of California system have until Feb. 23 to submit applications for a position on the UC Board of Regents. The UC Regents have appointed a Student Regent every year since 1975, when Californians passed Proposition 4, an amendment to the state constitution that allows a UC student to serve as full voting member on the Board of Regents.
The King Is Dead, Long Live the King
The ‘human is pissed. Still.
NORML Participants To Roll in Grass Revolution
Locals will be looking to smoke the competition as the Kottonmouth Kings weed out the amateurs from the experts at the 2nd annual Isla Vista Joint Rolling Contest this Saturday.
Transcend the Herbal Gap
I have a nug to pick with misconceptions.
While I appreciate the ineptitude of those trying to detect my bloodshot eyes, hidden from view in critical times during class following the afternoon’s smoke sesh, I can’t stand the complete hilarity that ensues after witnessing their blatantly bullshit attempts at stereotyping the habitual life I’ve come to love.
Northridge Defense Overpowers Gauchos
If a strong defense wins championships, it does not look as though the UCSB men’s basketball team will be cutting down any nets come March. In their 59-46 loss to Cal State Northridge last night, the Gauchos (7-10 overall, 1-5 in the Big West) won the battle for last place, extending their Big West losing streak to three games.
Diplomacy Experts To Discuss U.N.
War and peace will be the topics of discussion tomorrow morning, as a former U.N. official and the author of an internationally renowned book about peacemaking team up to teach locals about the diplomatic potential for “a better world.”
Avoid the Fuzz the Gauchos’ Way
In general, I am law-abiding to the point of being annoying to those around me: “Do you really want to smoke that?” “Are you aware that you are blatantly disobeying the posted speed limit?” “Yes, it’s still illegal, even if the goat is at the age of consent.”