UCPD Searches for Missing Student
The UCSB Police Dept. (UCPD) is currently conducting an investigation into the whereabouts of Manzanita Village Residence Hall resident Nicholas Sigmon after he was reported missing Sunday afternoon.
Women’s Tennis: Bruins Trample UCSB in Opener
The #69 UCSB women’s tennis team traveled down south to Westwood looking to upset #12 UCLA. However, the Gauchos were outmatched, getting swept 7-0 in their first match of the 2006 season.
Don’t Pester Us With Your Silly American Pastimes
Darwin may be the bogeyman of myopic Midwesterners but at least here he stays in the classroom. Back in Blighty – this means England – survival of the fittest is yet to make the evolutionary leap away from the primeval playing field.
Students Start Babysitter Business
Even though “The Baby-Sitters Club” stars Kristy and Stacey aren’t involved, Isla Vista’s own baby-sitting business still aims to keep kids occupied – without all the teenage drama.
County Board Votes to Relax Oak Tree Protection Statute
After nine years of controversy, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved final changes to a local oak tree protection ordinance yesterday that will make it easier for some landowners to give the axe to oaks growing on their property.
Chabad Event To Aid Katrina Victims
With a few spare minutes today and a couple of simple knots, UCSB students can help provide those who were hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina with some much-needed warmth.
Student Groups Vie for Lock-In Fees
With campus elections looming on the horizon, Associated Students Community Affairs Board (CAB), the A.S. Bike Shop and The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) have begun petition drives to get their measures on the ballot.
Men’s Tennis: SB Bounces BYU in Nailbiter
It all came down to one court, but the UCSB men’s tennis team was able to finish off #63 BYU with a nail-biting 4-3 win. After losing all three doubles matches, the Gauchos (3-0 overall) rallied in singles to bring the score to a 3-3 tie with all the pressure on sophomore Anders Dalskov in a heated three set match.
Fresh Funding To Further Marine Education Efforts
Local environmental education and conservation programs may be eligible to receive a boost in funding, thanks to the $350,000 in grants now available through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).