Stories from the files of Isla Vista Foot Patrol
If Looks Could Avoid Arrest
Saturday, Feb. 3, 4:08 a.m. – Deputies patrolling the 900 block of Embarcadero Del Norte observed an 18-year-old woman staggering through a parking lot, supported by a man.
Nexus Hump Is Right, Isla Vista Is Paradise
I just wanted to send a little message to all those still attending that gorgeous place by the ocean they call a school. Listen to the advice in Jenny Paradise’s column (“The Wednesday Hump: Abstinence Halts Necessary Exploits,” Daily Nexus, Jan. 31).
Traveling Samurais Slide Into SB
Filmmakers Matthew Asner and Danny Gold spent the last two years dedicated to the philosophy: “If you can’t play baseball, make a movie about it.”
Blame Youth Voters for Dismal Situation
My father had the pleasure of attending UC Berkeley during the Vietnam era. His educational experience consisted of a constant exposure to droning megaphones and multi-colored fliers bearing dogma from both sides. This was all well and good, except my father was and is a Republican.
Seniors Make Splash in Final Home Meet
Swimming at home while honoring their senior members helped the UCSB swimming team earn a victory against Pacific in its final home meet of the season Saturday, as the men’s team defeated the Tigers 153-109. The women’s team, however, struggled with the fierce competition and lost 138.5-121.5.
Freshmen Add to First Gaucho Victory of 2007
Despite having a relatively young and inexperienced team with four new starting players this year, the #73 UCSB women’s tennis team won its season opener, beating Santa Clara University 6-1 at home.
Butterfinger Bear
After yesterday’s putrid performance in the Super Bowl, Rex Grossman will probably need a new job. After all of those fumbles, the QB is thinking Butterfinger spokesman.
Pipeline Bursts; Pours Oil, Waste Into Los Padres
Over 200 gallons of oil and 3,000 gallons of wastewater spilled near an animal sanctuary inside Los Padres National Park on Wednesday, igniting a fiery response from environmentalists and local politicians.
Time Well Spent
Valentine’s Day is coming up, lads.