Prop 83 Holds On to Myth of Rapists
As a feminist and active member of the anti-rape movement, I am writing to urge you to vote no on Proposition 83 – Jessica’s Law – on the Nov. 7 ballot. Since September, the governor has signed two bills, SB 1128 and SB 1178, that require GPS tracking for high-risk sex offenders and increase penalties for others. These new laws cover 80 percent of the components that make up Proposition 83. The rest of the proposition includes prohibiting registered sex offenders from living within 2000 feet of a school or park and enforcing lifetime GPS tracking for all registered sex offenders.
Young Gaucho Squad Tramples Broncos
The UCSB women’s basketball team jumped out to a big early lead and cruised to an easy 76-47 victory over Cal Poly Pomona in its only exhibition game before the season opener. The Gauchos led 13-2 after only three minutes of action and with strong defensive play leading the way, UCSB eventually jumped out to a 25-2 lead. Santa Barbara went into halftime leading by 30 points, and at one point in the second half extended the lead to 47. With a new starting lineup, the Gauchos showed that defensive intensity and rebounding will be keys to success this season.
SB Foresees Increased Voter Turnout on Nov. 7
As campus groups continue their campaign efforts, county officials are expecting a high voter turnout for tomorrow’s election – one that could give Democrats the first majority in Congress since 1994.
Continuation of Measure D Will Improve I.V. Streets
I have to respond to a column written by Harry Nelson (“Measure D Will Not Get Funding for I.V. Projects,” Daily Nexus, Nov. 2, 2006). Measure D is one of the most important issues on the ballot this Tuesday. We have an opportunity to impact our transportation options for the next 30 years.
Titans Snap SB’s Unbeaten Streak
UCSB women’s volleyball suffered its first loss in the history of the program to Cal State Fullerton (16-9 overall, 5-6 Big West) Friday, making the series record between the two Big West teams 52-1. The Titans out-blocked Santa Barbara 18.5 to seven, earning them a 23-30, 30-25, 30-22, 19-30 and 15-10 home victory.
UCSB Urges Tent City To Vacate
Pledging to continue their crusade for the evicted tenants of the Cedarwood Apartments and for an increase in university service workers’ wages, Tent City protesters packed up their possessions Friday, ending their 16-day campout in front of Storke Tower. The activists said the university placed pressure on them to leave the premises, despite the fact that neither issue was resolved to their satisfaction: The Cedarwood tenants settled with the property’s new owner in court last week on what supporters said were unfair terms, while UCSB service workers have yet to receive a wage increase they claim they are owed.
Humboldt’s Untouched Forests Serve As Refuge
Sometimes ignorance is bliss. However, in C.K. Hickey’s case, he needs to get his story straight. Hickey wrote the column, “Explore California’s Northern Cities,” (Daily Nexus, Nov. 2).
Gauchos Play Host to Cross-Town Rival
The UCSB men’s basketball exhibition season will wrap up tonight when the Gauchos play host to Westmont at the Thunderdome.
Breakfast Benefits Children’s Charities
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority served up some flapjacks, eggs, bacon and a $4,000 donation this Sunday morning, all to help disadvantaged children.
Committed Candidate Makes Rebuttal To Accusations
I am responding to spurious accusations and deliberate misstatements about Brooks Firestone, myself and Isla Vista activists in general (“The Reader’s Voice: Firestone Makes Bad Choice Within Board,” Daily Nexus, Nov. 3).