Villa-Gate Scandal a Criminal Offense

This Associated Students “Villa-gate” scandal is not an issue of individual immaturity, as Sarah Mack assumes — I don’t care about the drinking habits of my arbitrarily elected officials. Nor is it, as Michael Young — true to out-of-touch administrative form — suggests, some sweeping condemnation of the campus culture he and his authoritarian colleagues have so long tried to quash.

Property Owner Disputes Official A.S. Statement

On Thursday, Associated Students officials publicly challenged allegations of property damages incurred by its Legislative Council during a weekend retreat at a private villa rented with student fees.

SB Hangs On At Davis

The UCSB men’s basketball team survived a scare at UC Davis Saturday night.

Gauchos Nearly Topple Another

USC was simply too tough for the Gauchos to handle Friday night, as the UCSB men’s volleyball team lost to the second place Trojans at home. Santa Barbara fought back from a 2-1 deficit but couldn’t complete the comeback, falling to the Trojans 3-2.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Criminals flocked to the 6500 blocks of Del Playa Drive and Trigo Road this weekend, committing thefts and starting fights.

America to Blame for Haitian Woes

This is dedicated to the few people I have heard mention that Haiti’s tragedy is Haiti’s problem. I consider you insensitive, uneducated, and elitist.

Another Fee Approved Without Student Vote

As another week of Winter Quarter 2010 rolls towards the weekend, I cannot help but realize just how tired I am. I am tired of overcrowded classes. I am tired of lines outside of Letters & Science’s Academic Advising. I am tired of university administrators treating my wallet like their professional line of credit. Most of all, I am tired of decisions that have direct impacts on students being made without student input.

Beirut Teams Battle for Bucks

The best of Isla Vista’s pong players are heating up as the winter season of the I.V. Beer Pong League gets underway.

Good Times Stop Rolling

Hoping to build on the momentum earned through a 71-34 shellacking of Pacific Thursday night, the UCSB women’s basketball team accomplished exactly the opposite. The Gauchos dropped a 62-54 home decision to UC Davis on Saturday at the Thunderdome in a game in which they never led.

Roberts Wins Legal Suit Against McCaw

Jerry Roberts, former editor at the Santa Barbara News-Press, will receive nearly $750,000 in compensation following a legal battle with the paper’s owner.