I’m Not Going to Copy Lunch This Week
What’s up, Copy? Three corrections in one week really steals the ‘human’s thunder. Which one of you was it: Sexy Redhead, Bagel Buddy Mel, LEON, Shorty R, K.O., East Virginia, Kera the Psychiatrist, Jeanette Who Hates the ‘Human, Body Mass Meyer, Erin Yellow Currie? My money’s on Kelly O. Just ’cause you’re Irish doesn’t mean […]
Sentencing Delay May Allow Appeal in Frimpong Case
The sentencing of former UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong was postponed yesterday, allowing a presiding judge to now consider a motion for retrial of the felony rape case.
Gauchos Dominate Highlanders
Sometimes even good teams struggle, but the UCSB women’s basketball team proved it will not have any of that with last night’s 73-61 blowout against conference rival UC Riverside. The Gauchos (13-6, 8-0 in the Big West), wearing brand-new gold jerseys, came back from an early hiccup to take down the Highlanders (7-11, 5-2 Big West) and extend their win streak to nine.
SB Jury Hands Down Conviction to UCSB Alumna
Yesterday, the Santa Barbara Superior Court found former UCSB student Aseye Allah guilty of obstructing a police officer, at the same time refusing to reach a verdict regarding her friend and co-defendant Meron Meshesha’s identical charge.
Repubs Obsess Too Much Over Reagan
As I watched the Republican debate two nights ago, I could not help but ask myself two questions. First, why was silver fox moderator Anderson Cooper relegating Mike Huckabee and Ron Paul, both of them tenured politicians with interesting ideas, to John McCain and Mitt Romney’s table scraps? Secondly, why was a deceased ex-president – Ronald Reagan – shaping the ebb and flow of the debate?
UCSB Hits Road for Back-to-Back Meets
After the success of Senior Day, the UCSB men’s and women’s swim teams are ready to take on UC Davis and the University of the Pacific in a dual meet this weekend that will showcase each team’s talent before the Big West Championships. Both Gaucho squads proved their worth by defeating the University of Nevada, Las Vegas last weekend in an emotional meet where the Gauchos bid goodbye to their senior class.
Union Refuses University’s Wage Offer, Workers Protest Low Earnings
Demanding that the University of California supply more competitive wages, UCSB service workers representing over 500 employees rallied on campus yesterday following their union’s rejection of the University’s latest offer.
Protesting Reflects Harder Times
UCSB’s “Strike Against War” inspired at least 27 other major anti-war protests at colleges across the nation including Columbia, UC Santa Cruz, Georgia State and Rutgers, and even rallies at high schools in L.A. and the Bay Area. It was a hugely successful effort to show policy makers where the majority of students stand on the issues. It was educational and empowering.
Santa Barbara Opens Season This Weekend
The UCSB women’s water polo team opens the 2008 season with two Saturday games in this weekend’s Cal State Bakersfield Mini Tournament. The 2007 Gaucho season was defined by a late season collapse with a 4-12 record down the stretch against some of the nation’s top competition. UCSB (16-24 overall, 3-14 MPSF) finished in 12th place in the 13 team Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.