University Agrees to UAW Demands for Higher Wages
Following last-minute contract negotiations yesterday morning, the University of California averted a potential teaching assistants’ strike when it agreed to increase the campus employees’ wages.
Weather
The Spice Girls’ comeback concert in London sold out in just 38 seconds, which is weird because I was under the impression that 1997 ended 10 years ago.
Armchair QB
Ricky Williams’ agent said that he’s looking for a “positive response” after applying for NFL reinstatement. I’m no drug test expert, but shouldn’t they be hoping for a negative?
Democrats Stallin’ While GOP Ballin’
I’ll admit, even as a conservative, I too was rooting for the Democrats to win a congressional majority in 2006. Like the rest of America, I was lured by the false promise of a strong party to lead us through George Bush’s remaining years as an “evil dictator”.
Research Dive Reveals Forgotten Kelp Forests
Although $100,000 worth of equipment was damaged during their expedition in the Pacific Ocean west of Ecuador, a crew of UCSB graduate students made a surprising discovery this past year when they found several forests of endangered Galapagos kelp.
American League Division Series Picks
I can really see this thing going either way, but Red Sox Manager Terry Francona’s decision to go with Dice-K in Game Two may end up turning the tables in the Halos’ favor, as it keeps the ball out of Curt Schilling’s hands until Game Three. The John Lackey and Kelvim Escobar duo is a dangerous opening punch at the Angels’ disposal, but the key to the series will be how relievers Scot Shields and Justin Speier perform. Vladimir Guerrero must continue to be the man at the dish and Anaheim has to prove it can win on the road. The pick: Angels in four.
Minor Dems Support Major Health Change
The top tier Democratic presidential candidates – Clinton, Obama and Edwards – have received a lot of attention for their healthcare plans. However, lesser-known candidates Chris Dodd, Joe Biden and Dennis Kucinich all have viable health care plans that are better for the nation. Their plans will reduce costs, spend a minimal amount of money and lay the framework for a better healthcare system that could be accepted by the general public.
Faculty Legislature Approves Minimum-Units-per-Quarter Policy
As part of a new policy that ensures UCSB students are averaging 15 units per quarter, university administrators will begin informing the campus this fall of its upcoming academic progress checks.
Gauchos Continue Hot Start to Season
The UCSB men’s club soccer squad came into the weekend undefeated, having been scored upon only twice all season. By the time Saturday’s match with Long Beach State reached its conclusion, nothing had changed, as the Gauchos shut out the 49ers.
Dangerous Drug of Choice for Generation Y
This has gotta be a joke – of course video games are a drug.