Women’s Softball: Juniors Look to Lead in 2006
After coming up short last season, the UCSB softball team has changed gears – added players and stacked their schedule – and is ready to ring in the 2006 campaign. With a 26-22 record overall and a 9-12 record in conference, good for fifth in the Big West last year, the Gauchos failed to reach the postseason.
Get the door, it’s free
Stop the presses! Free pizza’s are being given out at Dominos!
Following Sex-tiquette
Sex etiquette is a tricky thing. What one person allows to slide, another will chastise ruthlessly. But because it is my job to write about sex every week and my word is law, I have compiled a general list of sexual no-nos that every person should cease practicing this moment – partly because they are representative of bad sexual habits, and partly because they really piss me off.
Senior Awaits March Hearing for January I.V. Felony Charges
Sean Michael Cottrell, who drove his roommate’s BMW into a crowd of pedestrians on Sabado Tarde Road in late January, pleaded guilty to felony DUI charges and a felony hit-and-run charge last Friday.
Men’s Baseball: Santa Barbara Snags Crosstown Matchup
For the UCSB baseball team, almost nothing could kick off the season better than a good thrashing of cross-town rival Westmont. The Gauchos (1-0 overall) got just that Tuesday, scoring eight runs in the first two innings en route to a 16-1 win over the Warriors.
Author Misrepresents Women in Graphic Fantasy Writing
After a few minutes of casual chatting with my roommate once I had come home from work, she dropped into the conversation that the Opinion article of the Daily Nexus was particularly racy that day. My curiosity running wild and being a sucker for good journalism, I ventured to go procure a copy of this editorial masterpiece and read for myself.
National Group Aims to Reduce Student Piracy
In an effort to pull the plug on illegal music and movie downloading on college campuses, members of a new nationwide student-led group are trying to convince many of their peers to stop their dishonest digital deeds.
UCSB Hits the Road to Face Fifth-ranked Bruins
On a two game winning streak, the #10 UCSB men’s volleyball team looks to seek vengeance tonight as it heads down south to face #7 UCLA. Last month, the Bruins (6-5 overall, 1-3 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation [MPSF]) swept the Gauchos at home and now Santa Barbara (6-6 overall, 4-4 MPSF) will try to return the favor.
I.V. Foot Patrol Should Follow the Golden Rule
It seems like almost everyone in Isla Vista has a story of how and why their citation or arrest was unjust. I’ve heard talk of the various “bad” cops, and have received two traffic violations myself; however, prior to last Sunday night I always put my faith in the officers.
Drive To Replenish Low Blood Levels, Sugar
The Tri-Counties Blood Bank is teaming up with See’s Candies, Inc. to reward local residents who donate blood with a sweet treat in honor of Valentine’s Day. Anyone who gives blood to the blood bank before Feb. 14 will receive a four-ounce box of assorted chocolates from See’s Candies, said Tri-Counties Blood Bank Community Relations Director Scott Edward. Representatives from the blood bank will be collecting blood donations between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday in the Graduate Student Lounge in the UCen.