LANL Link Poses the Same Danger as Mismanagement

In (“Government Fines UC Over Los Alamos Lab,” Daily Nexus, Wednesday, Oct. 3) the Daily Nexus reports that ongoing mismanagement issues continue to plague the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s nuclear weapons facility co-run by our university.

Loan Controversy Leads to UC Review

In light of recent alleged student loan scandals that occurred at other colleges, the University of California announced last week that it will implement new procedures next year to avoid campus-lender collusions.

Santa Barbara Picks Up Non-Conference Win

The men’s water polo team put together a well-balanced attack in knocking off #12 UCSD 13-10 (9-7 overall) at the Tritons’ home pool. The #8 Gauchos (13-7 overall, 0-1 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) found themselves in a tough battle throughout, but a strong fourth quarter helped them come away with a 13-10 victory.

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Red Hot Gauchos Looking to Send Another Message

Coverage of men’s soccer at UCSB on Oct. 3, 2007.

SB Locals To Take Part in AIDS 10k Annual Walk, Run

Hundreds of Santa Barbara County citizens will take to the streets this Saturday in effort to raise funds for various HIV/AIDS programs and services.

Weather

Is it just me or are the bike paths, Rec Cen and UCen more crowded than ever before? I don’t know who’s to blame for this, but someone’s taking the fall.

Armchair QB

Yi Jianlian arrived in the U.S. but he still refuses to answer questions about his true age. Hey if basketball doesn’t pan out, maybe Yi and Greg Oden can join a shuffleboard league together.

Bills Saves Dollars and Sense

Welcome back Gauchos! I hope all of you had a great summer and I offer a special welcome to all students who are new to UCSB. As many of you know, UCSB holds a special place in my heart. My husband Walter was a professor here for many years, my son graduated from the university and I am a proud alumna of the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education.

Santa Barbara To Showcase Sumo Stars

Sumo wrestlers and jujitsu masters will enter the ring in Santa Barbara tonight as part of the Earl Warren Showgrounds’ Martial Arts Expo.