UCSB Heads South to Face Nation’s Top Teams
For the #7 UCSB men’s water polo team (12-7 overall, 0-1 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation), this weekend’s Southern California Tournament in Irvine is a time of opportunity and a chance to make a major statement to other teams around the conference.
New Legislation Focuses on CA Coast
Following a press conference held by state officials at UCSB on Wednesday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law yesterday a package of bills that will prevent the spread of invasive species into state waters and make new funds available to the university’s marine researchers.
Downloading Dilemma Needs Recognition as an Illegal Act
Editor, Daily Nexus,
This is in regards to Adam Wenger’s last column (“RIAA Deaf to Benefits of P2P,” Daily Nexus, Oct. 8). Leaving aside your wildly out of proportion 1984 reference – a technique right up there with comparing your opponent to Hitler in terms of histrionic ineffectiveness – your column is self-righteous nonsense.
Santa Barbara Splits Up for Pre-Nationals and Cal Poly Invitational
The UCSB cross country teams head to two different venues this weekend with hopes of continuing their recent success. The top runners for each team will make the trip to Terre Haute, Ind., to compete in Pre-Nationals, while the rest of the team will make the short trip to San Luis Obispo to run in the Cal Poly Invitational.
UCSB To Test the Waters With Gnarly Spring Class
Students tempted to drop their books and grab their boards may soon find some middle ground this spring with the addition of UCSB’s latest course, History 103S: History of Surfing.
Swallowing Leads to STDs, Not a Safe Sexual Practice
Editor, Daily Nexus,
“Once the dude fluid makes it to your mouth,” says Alex Shlyakhov, (“Manage Magic Beanstalk Like a Pro,” Daily Nexus, Oct. 3), “it’s safe to swallow.”
Santa Barbara Hosts Two in Season Opener
It’s that time once again to hear the splash at Campus Pool, as the defending Big West champion UCSB women’s swimming team opens its season with a non conference game Saturday against UCLA and Oregon State at noon.
Mandate Requires New Students Take Alcohol Test
Facing possible registration blocks, UCSB’s newest crop of freshmen and transfer students has until Nov. 1 to complete an alcohol and health quiz online.
Isla Vista Expects Comedy Acts to Stand Up to Previous Performances
Humor is making its comeback to Isla Vista this Saturday night as I.V. Standup returns to Embarcadero Hall with a double headliner.