Weekend Wrap-Up
A man in his thirties fell from the cliffs on Del Playa Drive early Sunday morning, in an incident police say involved alcohol consumption.
Groups Strive to Prevent Sexual Abuse
Today marks the first day of the week-long “kNOw MORE” campaign, which hopes to educate the UCSB and Isla Vista communities about dating and sexual violence.
UCSB To Offer H1N1 Vaccines
Over 500 students have reported H1N1 flu symptoms to UCSB’s Student Health Services over the past two weeks.
County Considers Jump Guard
The Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge — which recently witnessed three suicides in as many weeks — has sparked debate within the local community over how to best prevent suicide attempts. Since it was built in 1963, 50 people have jumped to their death off the bridge overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley, making it the […]
Snuggie Suit Up
They’re making Snuggies for dogs now, but let’s be honest the kind of people who want Snuggies are cat people. And I don’t know who these people are that are going to use a snuggie to read in.
‘Chos Cruise Past Davis
Winning on the road is never easy. Except, of course, when it is. Despite playing without three regular starters, the #3 UCSB men’s soccer team cruised to a 3-0 victory in a high noon game at UC Davis.
Conservative Angst Ignores Reality
Over the last 10 months, I have watched with wonder and great confusion as the GOP tried to find its footing in its new role as America’s minority political party. I have watched as what should have been a “debate” on health care reform quickly became a mudslinging campaign with no concern for truth or facts. And I have watched as embarrassment and outrageous scandal fell on one Republican politician after another.
SB KOs 49ers in OT
Down 2-1 with under six minutes to play, senior forward Genelle Ives headed in a goal in crunch time to send the UCSB women’s soccer team into overtime with visiting Cal State Long Beach. The reigning Big West Offensive Player of the Year’s first score of the season could not have come at a better time, as sophomore forward Alissa Sanchez followed with the game-ending goal to give the home team a decisive 3-2 victory Thursday night.
Cigarette Smokers Smog Up Bike Paths
Ah, the rainy season has begun. Truly, the best way to enjoy this weather includes hot chocolate and a comfy couch, or warm clothes and an umbrella. Every once in a while though, it is necessary to get your bike and forge ahead to that midterm or class that just absolutely cannot be missed. Unfortunately, I feel the need to attend most of my classes on a daily basis, rain or shine, and usually can bear the rain for that 10 minute stretch. Unless, of course, my path to class happens to involve a cigarette bum three bikes ahead of me.
Local Festival To Put Savory Citrus Treats in Limelight
Lemon ale, lemon ice cream and lemon cotton candy will all be on the menu in Goleta this weekend at the 18th annual California Lemon Festival.