Isla Vistans, Students Must Not Forget Local Fatalities
The horrific massacre at Virginia Tech last week got me thinking about the gruesome tragedy of Feb 23, 2001 in Isla Vista.
Workers’ Rally Gains Student Support
Seven students marched into Cheadle Hall yesterday to argue for university workers’ rights and to present university officials with an Associated Students resolution supporting a planned employee protest.
Finalizing of Master Plan Postponed
The Isla Vista Master Plan has been “in the making” for longer than most local residents can remember, and the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission has decided to hold off on sending the final version to the county for just a little longer.
Students Create I.V. Beer Pong League
The Isla Vista Beer Pong League has officially been established, and not only has it organized I.V.’s favorite game, it has also helped bring peace to the town by producing an exhaustive, official list of rules – while flashing is permitted, throwing Keystone cans at an opponent is not.
Vote ‘human
Vote Weatherhuman for A.S. president today on GOLD. I won’t waste your money on bullshit cultural events; I’ll drink it down.
Gauchos Dominate in Finale
The #13 UCSB women’s water polo team dropped two of three games this weekend as they were outmatched by #3 USC 17-6 and narrowly defeated by #20 Cal State Northridge 6-5, before completely dominating Chapman 22-4.
Poor Aren’t Poorer
The old affirmation that “the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer” is a claim frequently bandied about in the rhetoric of politicians on the left, and, I am sure, many of your professors.
Speaker Delivers Account of U.S. Prison Injustices
Former U.S. Army Chaplain James Yee spoke on campus yesterday evening about questionable interrogation tactics he saw at Guantanamo Bay prison – and what he alleged was similarly controversial treatment when he was later arrested.