Queer Conference Deals with Prejudice
Over 800 people attended the 20th annual Western Regional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex & Allies College Conference at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this weekend.
Drama-Charged People
Drama, drama, drama.
SB Falls Short in Final Swim
Both UCSB swim teams went in to the final day of the Big West Championships on Saturday with their sights set on defending their championships. Unfortunately, when the day ended and the meet was over, the men’s and women’s teams both found themselves in second place. The women finished with a total of 852 points, just 12 behind winner UC Davis, while the men ended with 896.5 points, 62 points behind UC Davis, who had a record-setting 958.5 points.
SB CalPIRG Purges Trash From Shores
A group of approximately 15 students gathered at Manzanita Beach yesterday in an effort to keep the coast clean.
How to Write a Proper Paper
While students readily come to me for advice about sex and relationships, there are some things that they are too ashamed to admit they need help with. And it’s not penis abnormalities, because I get plenty of those questions; what I’m talking about is their writing.
Regents Must Embrace Corporate Responsibility
Your money is being used to support destructive and discriminatory business practices and there is something you can do about it. It’s true: in 2008 the UC Regents voted, on your behalf, against 47 resolutions that would have prevented sexual orientation discrimination, upheld human rights, moved our country towards energy independence and encouraged sustainable business […]
Weekend Wrap-Up
The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault on a deputy this weekend, in addition to several burglaries and vandalisms.
Bulldogs Downed in Dogfight
Sophomore center Somogyi set a school record with eight blocked shots, and sophomore guard Orlando Johnson broke out for a game-high 23 points as visiting UC Santa Barbara (16-8 overall, 10-3 Big West) defeated Fresno State (13-15 overall, 6-7 Western Athletic Conference) 64-60 in a nonconference matchup on Saturday night. The win is UCSB’s fifth straight victory in a streak that includes four games on the road.
‘Chos Split Pair on Road
The women’s tennis team split a pair of matches over the weekend, falling to the University of Denver 4-1 before recovering against the University of Wyoming 5-2.
Chemist Gets Grant From Foundation
UCSB assistant professor of chemistry Dr. Trevor W. Hayton has been awarded a prestigious two-year Sloan Research Fellowship worth $50,000.