Santa Barbara Earns Championship Contention
For the first time in UCSB’s history, both the #22 men’s and #7 women’s cross country teams qualified for the NCAA National Championships.
Student Health To Offer Annual Flu Inoculations
Judging from the recent cold spell that has set in around Santa Barbara, it’s that time of the year again when everyone is sneezing and coughing; it’s flu season. To counter the common disease, Student Health will be administering flu shots to students, faculty and staff through the end of the quarter.
Police Blotter
Smoked Stupid Friday, November 3, 11:59 p.m. – Isla Vista Foot Patrol Officers on uniformed patrol observed a 23-year-old man stumble down the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive and nearly fall to the ground. A deputy began to approach the subject, but before he could get close to the man, the suspect hit the […]
Theft
Okay, I’ll be nice: Someone stole a chicken from the Newman Co-Op’s backyard, and they want it back. Call the co-op main office at (805) 685-6964 if you have any information or if you need a better description of the missing chicken, such as how tasty it could potentially be. The co-op won’t press charges […]
California State Blues: RPG Mania Creates Various Questions
OK, I know I normally devote this space to exploring various parts of California, but there are far more important and pressing matters to discuss this week. I’m talking about a revolution within our midst, a change of paradigm, something that the masses have been awaiting for years… the console launches this month, ‘natch. The PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. As we prepare ourselves for this onslaught, I wanted to sit back and reflect on a couple of unanswered questions in the world of videogames. Things that game developers should think about as we approach the sixth generation of videogame consoles.
SB Hosts SD Second Year in a Row
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Repavement Causes Closures, Towing
Despite the abundance of “no parking” signs disbursed throughout local streets, about 44 cars were towed from Isla Vista on Wednesday, as the Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. began a nine-day process of extensive road improvements in the area.
UCSB To Host Unique Holocaust-Themed Performance
Between studying for midterms, prepping for all the good pre-finals parties and waiting in line for Jon Stewart tickets, UCSB students have plenty going on in the next few weeks. With that said, there is one upcoming Arts & Lectures presentation that is worth stopping to check out – even if it isn’t quite as fun or funny as Jon Stewart’s impending appearance.
American Apparel Is Damn Revolutionary
All around the world, everywhere from Tennessee to Z
Santa Barbara Ready to Display Fresh Talent Against San Diego
After the end of an up and down exhibition season, it is finally time to see how the UCSB men’s basketball team fares when the games actually count.