UC Approves Contract With Clerical Staff
Wage negotiations between the University of California and its clerical workers came to a close Thursday after the University ratified a new contract with the Coalition of University Employees (CUE).
Contendors for Sheriff State Candidacy
There could be a new sheriff in town by the beginning of the summer, as candidates begin lining up to square off for the position of Santa Barbara County Sheriff-Coroner.
Woman Warrior
A literary master of her time, Maxine Hong Kingston has spent her career in search of personal truth and social justice. The author of such canonical Asian-American texts as The Woman Warrior, China Men and 2003’s The Fifth Book of Peace, Kingston is currently in the process of compiling an anthology of short stories and poems written by over 40 armed service veterans.
‘Human see, ‘Human do
The Associated Press reported yesterday that Vice President Cheney took the blame for shooting his friend with a shotgun. Cheney said, “I’m the guy who pulled the trigger and shot my friend.” Well no shit, Captain Obvious.
UCSB Mauls Mustangs
The Cal Poly men’s basketball team must have forgotten to check the weather before coming to the Thunderdome, because its shooters went cold in a 64-37 loss to the Gauchos last night.
Here’s To You, Mr. Garbage Man
My garbage man hates me. He never actually tells me this, but I can see it in his eyes each week as I stumble outside in a tired daze and sluggishly move my car so that he can access our dumpster. I think he enjoys giving me these 7 a.m. wake-up calls.
Shiebler Accepts New Position in A.S. Leg Council
The Associated Students Legislative Council swore into office newly appointed Executive Vice President of Statewide Affairs Bill Shiebler last night and approved a resolution opposing the U.S. government’s use of warrantless wiretaps on its citizens.
Coming To America
In a collaboration of creative input and dynamic artistry, Brown Baby, by Carlos Morton, will world premiere this Friday at 8 p.m. in the UCSB Performing Arts Theatre. The play deals primarily with the ethically ambiguous issue of illegal immigration at the border between Mexico and San Diego, the desperation of poor, Mexican mothers trying to ensure the safety of their children, and those who would take advantage of these women and their naiveté.
SB Triumphs in Thriller
Last night, the #11 UCSB men’s volleyball team pulled off the biggest upset of the season, washing over #2 Pepperdine in five full nerve-racking sets.