Rules to Uphold Ban on Sonar off Coast
Much to the delight of environmentalists and Santa Barbara whales alike, a local U.S. district court ruling has thwarted military sonar operations off the California coast.
Decrease in Violence Proves Nothing
If you were so “fortunate” as to see George Bush’s final State of the Union address or you’ve been “lucky” enough to have caught bits of Sen. John McCain’s, R-Ariz. recent campaign speeches, you are well aware that the “surge” of U.S. troops in Iraq has been an unqualified success. Iraqi insurgents now wield lollypops instead of rocket launchers, former terrorists now go to sleep in Ronald Reagan pajamas and American soldiers have abandoned their armored humvees, patrolling the streets of Baghdad atop bulletproof rainbows.
SB Heads to SD for Triton Invitational
The #16 UCSB women’s water polo team is heading down to UC San Diego’s Triton Invitational this weekend, looking to make a statement against some of the nation’s best competition.
Goleta May See New Shopping Center
The largest tract of open land in Goleta is one step closer to becoming a new housing development and shopping center.
Unexpected Campus Missile Projects Shock Student
I remember my “oh shit!” moment vividly. It was in the spring of last year, and I was walking to class on a warm sunny day. A fellow student stopped me on the main path that passes by Storke Tower with a flyer and this provocative question: “Did you know there’s a missile factory just two miles that way?” Her arm pointed north toward Goleta. The question stunned me. I took the flyer but didn’t believe her about the missile factory.
Dominant Gaucho Run Continues
The UCSB women’s basketball team ushered in the second half of the conference season by winning its 10th-straight game last night against Fullerton.
Greek System Welcomes New Fraternity to IFC
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Intrafraternity Council, Sigma Pi received full IFC status, while Sigma Alpha Mu was denied because of insufficient membership.
SB Takes New Approach to Upcoming Season
The phrase “new faces in new places” is one way to characterize this year’s UC Santa Barbara women’s softball team.