UC Scientists Receive Award

Six UCSB faculty researchers will soon be honored for their election to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Dual Duels For UCSB Swimmers

The UCSB swimming team will swim in their first dual meet of the New Year on Saturday at 1 p.m. against USC at the Trojans’ McDonald’s Swim Stadium.

Creepy Claws Return

As I open my computer and begin meeting keys with fingers, I realize that I am horriebbly misspepeelling my wourdss. This is not the result of dyslexia or the tremors associated with a New Year’s Day hangover, but rather a problem that stems from the subject of this column itself: surfing.

A.S. Addresses Israeli Conflict

Almost a dozen students stormed into the Flying A Room immediately before last night’s Associated Students Legislative Council, distraught over a possible A.S. resolution concerning the crisis in Gaza.

The Neverending Story **

David Fincher and Brad Pitt have notably collaborated before, bringing Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club to the big screen, creating an icon of modern cinema in the process. It would then stand to reason that an adaptation of an F. Scott Fitzgerald short story would result in a better film — say what you will about Palahniuk, but he is not F. Scott Fitzgerald.

The Sandman Cometh **

Adam Sandler seems an unlikely lead actor for a children’s film, particularly one imbued with elements of magical realism and fairy tale-like fantasy. His crude humor, infantile antics and characteristically slapstick tendencies would render him awkward, unnatural or displaced in such a role.

Lacrosse Prepares to Begin Season with Renewed Focus

Last season, the UCSB women’s club lacrosse team went 20-2 overall. They were undefeated in the regular season and hoped for an equally successful postseason. Unfortunately, that was not to be.

I Can Has Student Fees?

Am I the only one who picked up a free notebook from A.S. today? By free, I of course mean something I unknowingly paid for months ago via my student fees.

Farr Takes Oath, States Plans

Despite the ongoing legal efforts of opponent Steve Pappas, Doreen Farr was officially sworn in as the new 3rd District Supervisor yesterday.

Big West Preview — Cal State Northridge

After finishing third in the Big West, Cal State Northridge looks to translate their pre-season conference crowning and returning veterans into the success they failed to achieve last year.