High on Not Working

You probably didn’t know this, but my column is constrained by a character count.

Resolutions Receive Healthy Boost

With Christmas, New Year’s and Winter Break behind us, it’s time to embrace our New Year’s resolutions.

Armchair QB

The House committee on steroids is not going to offer immunity to Roger Clemens. Aww, poor Rocket. All I can say is that the prison stickball team with Bonds and Clemens on it is going to freaking dominate.

Zoo Announces Euthanizing Famous Giraffe

The biggest crowd-drawer to Santa Barbara Zoo passed away on Wednesday.

Facts Neglected for Wronged Frimpong

The article about the Eric Frimpong case in Monday’s issue, (“Frimpong Trial Ends; Jurors Find Former Soccer Player Guilty,” Daily Nexus, Jan. 7) is inaccurate, misleading and appears to be based solely on the prosecutor’s view.

SB Withstands Anteater Rally

The UCSB women’s basketball team continued its perfect season with a 76-68 dismantling of UC Irvine last night.

Local Rite Aid Loses Alcohol License After Sales to Minors

The rows of empty shelves in Hollister Avenue’s Rite Aid bear testament to the sobering powers of the Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Think!

Gauchos Comeback Falls Short At Irvine

A career night from sophomore guard Paul Roemer was not enough to bring UC Santa Barbara back, as the Gauchos fell to UC Irvine 66-63 on the road.

Proposed State Cuts May Incur UC Fee Increase

In response to the state of California’s $14.5 billion deficit, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a 10 percent reduction in funding for almost every state service including the University of California.