Women’s Tennis: SB Serves Up Spring Break Competition
The UCSB women’s tennis team, in a flurry of action over Spring Break, managed to defeat three out of the five teams they faced. The Gauchos now hold a record of 12-7 overall and 5-1 in Big West action.
Politics Saturate Hollywood Thriller
My father and I share many pastimes: We like to get loaded, we like to argue and we like the cinema. Over Spring Break, we shared an important father-son bonding experience – getting kicked out of a zombie movie while theater hopping.
Police Arrest Man for Breaking Into Local Restaurants
While most UCSB students spent their Spring Break resting and relaxing, deputies at the Isla Vista Foot Patrol spent the week dealing with burglaries and broken windows. IVFP Lt. Sol Linver said the overall amount of crime in I.V. during the break was about average, but deputies from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept. did arrest a convicted burglar on Sunday, March 26, after he attempted to steal money from six local stores.
Leggies Authorize Ballot Initiatives in Marathon Meeting
In what turned out to be a six-hour long meeting, Associated Students Legislative Council passed nine bills and approved a new constitution to be placed on the spring ballot.
Men’s Tennis: Santa Barbara Humbles Opposition
It was quite a Spring Break for the UCSB men’s tennis team, as it climbed the Big West standings with a 4-1 record on the week.
House Tackles Immigration Issues
On Monday, March 27, 40,000 high school students staged a walkout across Southern California. It seemed that most reporters who covered the story touched on the idea that perhaps many of the students did not quite understand the depth of the issue and just wanted a day off of school or a chance to be heard.
Former Student To Remain in SB Jail
Former UCSB student Christian Covarrubias will serve nine months in the Santa Barbara County Jail on charges of felony sexual assault and felony false imprisonment. Covarrubias entered into a plea bargain on Feb. 10, which put him on five-year probation and requires him to register as a sex offender and attend various therapy treatments.
Women’s Water Polo: UCSB Falters Off of the Mainland
Spring Break for the UCSB women’s water polo team was not full of fun in the sun, as it may have been for other students, even though they did spend time on the islands of Hawaii during the week. Going 0-5 during the break, the Gaucho woes began when junior defender Aimee Stachowski threw out […]
Measure D Punishes Public Transportation Users
If you are concerned about traffic, congestion, pollution and the future sustainability of Santa Barbara County, it’s time to wake up. This week may be the most critical time for public transportation in half a century.
Survey Results Heat Up Debate Over Possible Meal Rollover System
Due to high student demand, the Residence Hall Association and UCSB Dining Services are currently considering the implementation of “rollovers” in student meal plans.