Regents Mull More Fee Hikes
San Francisco’s ominous fog has been replaced by a cloud of financial woe this week, as the University of California Regents tackle the fiscal problems facing the institution at their annual meeting on the UCSF Mission Bay campus.
Courts Will Right Unjust Laws
Everywhere I look, people are angry about Prop 8. I’m not entirely sure where it came from. Yes, there is now an amendment to our constitution that defines marriage as only between one man and one woman, but since when did legislation mean the death of an issue? This is the ultimate beauty and frustration of our legislative system: People who disagree with you can also influence the law.
UCSB Gets Bye, Seniors Honored
While the end of the regular season and Big West Tournament may not have gone exactly as planned for the UCSB men’s soccer team, the Gauchos were still rewarded on Monday with a top-16 seed into the NCAA Tournament.
Campus of the Future? We’ve Heard That Before
UCSB is on the brink of unprecedented growth. The following article, the first in a series, looks at the planning and construction of UCSB as we know it.
Tips Lead Sheriff to Fire Suspects
A late night bonfire has been identified as the source of this weekend’s devastating Tea Fire that destroyed over 200 homes.
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Daddy Issues
Sat., Nov. 15, 12:18 a.m. – Deputies responding to a call on the 6500 block of Segovia Road noticed a young woman walking westbound down the street with a lot of purpose and not a lot of coordination.
Smoker Looking to Quit? Graduating and Interviewing?
In the blogs today: Michael Takahara takes on the superbly difficult task of quitting smoking cigarettes. The Great American Smokeout is Nov. 20, and armed with these tips, you too can cut the addiction this Thursday. Micael Kemp doles out what to do and what to avoid in an interview. Bad news: nose rings and […]
UCSB Lands South of Utah
If last night was any indicator, the Thunderdome is going to be the site of some amazing basketball games this year. It’s just too bad for the home fans that the Gauchos lost.
Mary J’s Medicine
Cannabis is one of the oldest medicines known to man. The Chinese recognized the medicinal and “magical” properties of which many are fond. Ancient Egypt, India, the Middle East and later Europe all have left documents of the uses of cannabis. In the 1700s, an English medical text describes applying hemp to the skin to reduce inflammation, to promote joint health and to dissolve tumors.
Bikers Beware
Note to clueless freshmen, dumbass sorostitutes, arrogant bros and scofflaw pedestrians: LEARN HOW TO USE A FUCKING ROUNDABOUT. I can’t stand it when some blond bimbo on her cell phone nearly runs me over because she thoughtlessly goes clockwise to cut the corner while I’m crossing the path. It’s not that fucking difficult. Also, don’t […]