Loss of Senate Seat Signals End of Healthcare Reform

Last week’s election of Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown as a senator is a proverbial “canary in a coal mine” for the Democratic Party.

Group To Promote Dolphin Safety

A new nonprofit called Protect Our Dolphins will collaborate with students to gather data on the dwindling population of coastal bottlenose dolphins.

Gauchos Meet Their Match in Arizona

The UCSB women’s tennis team had a long weekend, playing three matches in three days in Arizona to open the season. Unfortunately, the Gauchos lost all three matches against Arizona State, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University, but they did show some encouraging signs for the remainder of the season

A.S. Helps Fund Dead Prez Show

At last night’s five hour meeting, the Associated Students doled out $63,437.68 to 21 student organizations.

Rain, Rain Go Away

So, we’ve got some sun now, huh?

Sea Film Features SB Surfer

A local filmmaker’s surf documentary featuring a UCSB student is set to premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Feb. 11.

Igor Makes Break-Ups Easy

Relationships, relationships, oh my! Don’t forget to e-mail dearigor@gmail.com with your non-relationship questions, too.

Gauchos Grab Big Victory

In his first year with the Gauchos, sophomore guard Orlando Johnson has already established himself as one of the premier scorers in the Big West. After last night’s win over Cal State Fullerton, it’s about time to start calling him one of the most clutch players in the conference as well.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Criminals burglarized three residences and vandalized 10 cars over the weekend, while partygoers also committed 11 drug and alcohol offenses.

Isla Vista Cultural Relic Painted into Obscurity

The Marley house was not just another trashy I.V. building. Sure, the freshman masses flocked to it as eagerly as any other booze-filled clusterfuck, but it had meaning. It was a throwback to I.V. of the past; an homage to the once thriving, thoroughly radical hippie culture. And it was painted over.