While it usually serves as a support system for studying students, Davidson Library is seeking some support for itself today at the first Friends of the UCSB Library Book sale this year.
The first amendment of our constitution states, “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech.”
The ‘human is writing this entry last night.
The sounds of bongo drums and the sight of students lounging in tents will probably draw passersby’s attention to a mass sleepover being held tonight in support of three controversial issues. In response to the August eviction notices given to tenants of the Cedarwood Apartments, located at 6626 Picasso Rd., members of Associated Students and other groups have organized the Tent City Jam Fest, which begins at 8 p.m. on the lawn between the Women’s Center and Storke Tower. The event also champions a raise for UCSB service workers and a revival of affirmative action policies in the UC system.
Under normal circumstances, it takes a lot to entice a former Gaucho to write in to the Nexus. Under normal circumstances, we’d be reluctant to waste your time and valuable sex column space giving you our opinions about things that are arguably none of our concern. That said, under normal circumstances, the student population would not be facing an omnibus $100 fee hike in a rushed, Fall Quarter special election.
In last week’s preseason coaches’ poll, both the UCSB men’s and women’s swim teams were picked to repeat their Big West Championship runs of last season. However, the women’s team fell short last week in a dual meet, losing to UCLA 145-122 and Oregon State 144-118 on Oct. 13.
Malinda Jones was sentenced to life in prison without parole yesterday for the murder of UCSB graduate student Jarrod Davidson.
I’m sure by now you have noticed all the hot pink posters with the organizations that support and will benefit from the Students’ Initiative. We were shocked to see that our organization, Take Back the Night, was listed among those who would receive “increased funding.”
Following Saturday’s Pre-National Meet, it might be time for the NCAA voters to start paying more attention to the UCSB cross country teams. After receiving two votes in last week’s national rankings, the Gaucho men can expect to move into the national top-30, following their historic performance last weekend.