SB Sweeps Texas St. to End Five-Game Skid
More than one Gaucho made history this summer. Besides alumnus Jason Lezak’s historical relay finish that contributed to one of Michael Phelps’ eight gold medals for the United States in the Olympics, UCSB women’s volleyball coach Kathy “The Queen” Gregory achieved a milestone of her own, joining the 800-win club in her 34th season at UCSB with a sweep over Utah State on Sept. 6.
She’s An Airhead
Dane Cook is not — and probably never will be — a movie star. While his standup has proven to be immensely popular, it translates poorly to the big screen, and Cook’s army of presumably adolescent fans have not bought tickets to his string of cinematic flops — see “Good Luck Chuck” and “Employee of the Month.”
Masters of ‘Science’
Few bands have achieved the level of critical praise and rabid fanaticism that TV on the Radio has garnered over its three-album career, rendering the band a pioneer of the art-house canon.
Researchers Rake In Record Revenue
In between making discoveries on everything from dark matter to stem cells, UCSB researchers smashed their external funding record by attracting $194 million in grants.
Armchair QB
The $209 million payrolled Yanks are missing their first October in 15 years, while the $43 million Rays are in for the first time ever. It’s just like the old adage says: “Fuck the Yankees.”
Action Jackson
If anything, “Lakeview Terrace” reminds us yet again: Samuel L. Jackson is one scary motherfucker.
Ghost Town
In David Koepp’s “Ghost Town,” at least five characters look into the distance and try, unsuccessfully, to hold back tears.
SB County Fire Dept. Chief To Retire in January of 2009
After serving as the Santa Barbara County Fire Chief for nine years, John Scherrei has announced his plans to retire from the department early next year.
Air Force Base Tests Missile for Defense Research
A rocket blasted off into the sky Tuesday night from Vandenberg Air Force Base as part of a test of the U.S. missile defense system.