Santa Barbara Throttles Division II San Diego
After Friday’s frustrating loss to Arizona in Tucson, the UCSB men’s swimming team swam laps around the inferior Division II UC San Diego squad on Saturday, routing the Tritons 172-84 thanks in large part to senior Pat Cary’s three individual event wins. Santa Barbara’s women also showcased their Division I superiority, grabbing a 142-112 victory against the Tritons in UCSB’s first home meet of the season.
MCAT Mutates to Computer Format, Shorter Test Length
The Medical College Admission Test, more commonly known as the MCAT, is about to undergo some major reconstructive surgery.
Measure D Supports More Alternative Transportation
On Nov. 7, voters have an unprecedented opportunity to pass a progressive measure that will provide sustainable transportation by approving Measure D.
Prop 85 Forces Vulnerable Teens Into tough Situation
What do single parents, the gay community, proponents of first amendment rights and supporters of Planned Parenthood all have in common? The answer is that each group, at one time or another, has served as an unwarranted target for the Christian Coalition.
Anatomy
Apparently, male anatomists didn’t discover the clitoris until 1559.
Visitors Continue to Constitute Majority of Halloween Arrests
The numbers are in: A total of 333 people were arrested over Halloween week, and an additional 380 citations have revelers in debt to the county.
SB Looks to Alter Recent Woes
After two difficult losses on the home court last weekend, the UCSB women’s volleyball team hopes to turn things around this weekend on the road. The Gauchos (13-10 overall, 5-5 in the Big West) travel to face UC Riverside (2-20 overall, 0-9 Big West) tonight and will continue on the road to square off against Cal State Fullerton (15-8 overall, 4-5 Big West) on Saturday.
Freedom Territory: President Misunderstands Iraq Joke
It’s very dangerous in this world of political humor. You could be rolling along and all of a sudden your Humorvee hits a Politically Incorrect IED (Improvised Explosive Device). I’ve never botched a joke, so I wouldn’t know, but recently, Senator John Kerry has come under heavy fire from anti-funny insurgents in the White “Safe” House and members of the Republican Party – probably a Muslim wedding party – for butchering a joke.
Service To Celebrate Life of Student
The friends of UCSB student Alisa Naret – who died in a car accident last week – will hold a memorial service to honor her life this Saturday in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building.