Gauchos Earn Sixth Place in MPSF Tournament
The #7 UCSB men’s water polo team placed sixth at the end of the year Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament by beating #6 Pepperdine and falling to #1 USC and #4 UCLA.
SB County Accepts Leadership Award
In recognition of its recently implemented Leadership Project, the County of Santa Barbara was one of three organizations in the world to receive the 2007 Strategic HR Leadership Award.
DA To Protect Elderly With Bill Implementation
Aiming to prevent financial abuse of the elderly and dependent adults, the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office announced last week its intention to strictly enforce a state law while educating local financial institutions about its terms.
“The ‘Human Smothers You in Gravy”
There’s nothing funny about a holiday that exploits Native Americans and leads to increased obesity in a country that is already far too fat.
Toast With Relatives on Turkey Day Inebriation Is a Family Affair
Turkey day is coming up, which means a large feast with the family. Family get-togethers like Thanksgiving generally have everyone in a pretty good mood.
UCSB Hangs On for Home Win
Hollywood’s writers might be on strike right now, but if they weren’t, they would probably be writing basketball scenes like the one that unfolded late in the second half at the Thunderdome last night.
SB Independent Fights Court Over Evidence Request
A ruling in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court this Monday has ordered the Santa Barbara Independent to relinquish over 300 photographs taken of a murder scene in March or face charges of contempt.
Males Create More Spectacle Than Tails
Every time I find myself surrounded by a group of guys – which, unfortunately, is quite a lot, thanks to the many meatheads of the men’s rugby team…
Gauchos Nab League Championship
The UCSB women’s club field hockey team went against all odds to conjure up an upset victory over rival Cal Poly last weekend and capture the league championship.