High-Flyer Aims for Beijing
On a dirt track nestled in the hills of Santa Barbara, Chris Burke soars through the air on his bike. The 22 year-old phenom traverses the track that he helped design at Elings Park so fast that if you blink you might miss him take a turn or launch six feet into the air.
Love to Hate
It’s ironic that the ‘human will spend today, a day that revolves around love, doing the thing it hates the most: Homework.
Time To Trim the Hedges
Smell that smoke? The Constitution is burning. Hear that laughter? President Bush thinks he’s going to get away with it. Have you seen those little fliers around campus that say “Impeach Bush”? Well that’s the beginning of our attempt to get your attention.
Locals Organize to Raise Funds
Two local banks, Hospice of Santa Barbara and the son of a local celebrity are teaming up to help the families of the seven people killed by Jennifer San Marco on Jan. 30. The downtown branch of the South Coast Community Federal Credit Union is collecting donations for the victims’ families. Deborah Barajas, supervisor of the branch, said people have donated approximately $5,000 so far.
Men’s Baseball: Trojans To Stop By Caesar Uyesaka Today
After a mistake-laden opening series over the weekend, the UCSB baseball team looks to get back on track as USC makes a midweek stop in Santa Barbara today.
Valentine’s Day Is All Around Us
Oh, this glorious day has finally come, after weeks – no – months of planning, of coordinating flawless lingerie to match each of those valentine candy hearts, of endless hours of cheesy movies and stale popcorn, of wild fantasies and high hopes, Valentine’s Day has arrived dousing us with bad chocolates and overreaching expectations and reminding us that love really is all around us.
Former UCSB Student Accepts Felony Counts
Former UCSB student Christian Covarrubias is facing probation and potential jail time after pleading guilty to charges of felony false imprisonment and felony sexual assault. Covarrubias, a former freshman and resident of the Francisco Torres Residence Hall (FT), entered into a plea bargain with the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office last Friday.
Women’s Tennis: Santa Barbara Topples Titans
Despite playing without two of their regular players, senior Marielle Gruenig and junior Kristen Wilson, the UCSB women’s tennis team defeated Cal State Fullerton 4-3 in their conference opener on the road last Saturday.
Columnists Attack on Powell Is Outrageously Inaccurate
In response to Cameron Miller’s article (“Powell’s Political Policies,” Daily Nexus, Feb. 13) criticizing Colin Powell and his qualifications as a moderate, the only praise I can extend is that at least there weren’t any spelling mistakes.
Police To Light Up Nighttime Bike Safety
The UCSB Police Dept. (UCPD) is considering implementing a section of the California Vehicle Code currently not enforced on campus, which would require bicycles to have reflectors and lamps emitting white light at night.