In front of the Women’s Center this past week, “I Want a Truce” campaigners used aggressive tabling, free T-shirts, non-binding pledges and, most importantly, smiles to squelch the inner rapist of countless potential sex offenders.
Approximately 320 runners took to the streets of Isla Vista and UCSB on Saturday for the 6th annual Kappa Dash in an effort to raise money to benefit breast and ovarian cancer research. Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority sisters teamed up with members of the UCSB community to participate in the 5K-run, which began at the KKG sorority house located at 6525 Picasso Road. A pre-run ceremony was held in Greek Park at 10 a.m., featuring a speech from Santa Barbara Mayor Marty Blum, who has been involved in the event in previous years.
Was “damental” a serious character before someone but the “fun” in him? What about that staid mistress “draising?”
Drip. Espresso. Latte. Macchiato. To many, coffee is manna from heaven. Coffeehouses have become the new bars. No longer does the line, “Would you like to have a drink with me?” reign supreme. Instead, “Would you like to go out for coffee sometime?” has taken over, as first dates happen over mochas instead of Manhattans. This week, On the Menu hits up the best coffeehouses in the area, where the goal is not just get in the door, get coffee, and get out the door, but to come in and have an experience, along with a cup of java.
It is not a trick: I.V. Foot Patrol officers are treating students to a friendly question-and-answer session this weekend at Embarcadero Hall to prepare them for the upcoming Halloween festivities. The IVFP will host its annual forum to educate students on the increased safety measures that will go into effect during the holiday week.
After predicting the Cardinals to defeat the Padres in the National League Division Series in four games, and then the Mets in the NL Championship Series in seven, it’s time someone started listening to the Nexus Sports crew – almost every ESPN analyst predicted the Padres and the Mets to win in six.
Do you ever sit around, maybe in the slow stretch between your X-rated AIM chats with young boys and cashing in the millions you made from your fraudulent land sales and just spend time thinking about ways to screw over your country? No? Oh… I guess it’s just Congress then.
Although this weekend was not one of the best this season for the Gauchos, a win over Cal State Northridge and a tie against Pacific were enough to guarantee a spot in the Big West tournament for the UCSB women’s soccer team.
Suing people is awesome. Remember when that poor lady sued McDonalds after she spilt their boiling hot coffee on herself? She made millions! And I don’t know about you, but at the time I was so upset I was ready to boycott the place.
Transportation and Parking Services is continuing its annual tradition of giving students living in I.V. a special Halloween treat this year – free on-campus parking during the holiday weekend.