Racking up a Score — Not Really So Cool Anymore
Since most of us aren’t 7 feet tall and the most dominant basketball player of our generation, it might be depressing to think that we will never be as “studly” as a basketball sensation, a legendary rockstar or the founder of Playboy. But not to worry, fellas.
Local Dies; Test Points to Swine Flu as Cause
An adolescent girl died from a probable case of the H1N1 virus in Santa Barbara Saturday, marking the first death from swine flu in the county.
Mustangs Tie Up Gauchos
Following a heartbreaker in last week’s loss to USF, the UCSB men’s soccer club hoped for a much-needed win Saturday night when archrival Cal Poly came to town, but could only manage a 2-2 tie when all was said and done.
U.S. Effort in Afghanistan Needs More Time to Succeed
Ms. Aljawad and Mr. Morosin’s article, “Only Responsible Action in Afghanistan Is to Leave” (Oct. 2, 2009) is an unsubstantiated piece of work. They claim America invaded Afghanistan to “strengthen what is in fact an empire and to render it unchallengeable.” If there is one place for an empire to go and prosper, it is definitely not Afghanistan.
Lichtenstein Lectures on Retail Giant
According to UCSB labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein, judgment day may be fast approaching for revolutionary retail giant Wal-Mart.
‘Chos Dismantle Foes
The UCSB women’s soccer club opened their season in a big way this past weekend, playing and winning two games in two days. Coming off an undefeated season in which they won their second straight National Championship, Santa Barbara is on the right track to repeat.
Web Site Looks to Digitize Rent
Paying rent may be less of a hassle if Isla Vista landlords choose to make use of a new Web site designed to alleviate monthly payment problems.
UCSB Scrapes By in Wins
The #6 UCSB men’s water polo team (7-3 overall) continued its roll this weekend, wrapping up a two-game home stand with victories against Whittier College and #14 Concordia.
UCSB Takes Loose Stand on Furlough Guidelines
Despite the system-wide furlough plan that explicitly forbids UC faculty from scheduling furlough days during instructional time, departments on campus are implementing a more flexible interpretation of the plan.
Gauchos Stumble on Trip
The UC Santa Barbara women’s volleyball team (11-4 overall, 2-2 Big West) was blazing through both nonconference and conference play heading into this past weekend, torching its adversaries through six straight games for the program’s longest win streak in years. However, with a flu bug running through the Gaucho roster, the team was effectively cooled down and did not have enough firepower to overcome #22 Long Beach State (10-3, 3-0) or Cal State Fullerton (11-5, 2-1) on the road.