Armchair QB: Heat not so hot?

Here’s what’s going to happen with the Heat’s season:

Speace’s Pieces: Keep Going, Jeter

Harking back to my column written last month, I am here to pledge my allegiance to Derek Jeter. Given the fact that the Yankees are officially out of the hunt for October (or now, November?), it is time to make some moves. One such move that the Yankees should not make is unloading the Jeter. And yes, he is THE Jeter, mainly because of all he has done for the most storied franchise in MLB history.

Costume Quest Hits Your Game System

Although Costume Quest lacks length and challenge — it more than makes up for it, with the charm, wit and humor of a Pixar movie.

Cops Plot to Stop Thefts

Attempting to reduce the most frequently committed campus crime, the UC Police Dept. is cracking down on bike theft with a high-tech strategy that involves decoy bicycles equipped with hidden GPS tracking devices.

Green Advice for Green People: Fantasy Shortcomings

I blame you, Ben Roethlisberger. I blame you, Kurt Warner. Now, you may be asking yourself, my good reader, how these two fine gentlemen could have possibly wronged me. I can assure you, it’s nothing personal. Roethlisberger isn’t even on my fantasy team now and Warner never was. And yet I have come to the conclusion they are the reason I’m having the fantasy season that I’m having.

Groups Offer Tips for Holiday Safety

Some students appeared to be unconscious on campus yesterday, slumped on couches at bike roundabouts with plastic red cups in hand.

Checkpoints Aim to Reduce Drunk Driving

County law enforcement is increasing patrol units in Goleta this weekend to address the expected increase of intoxicated drivers on the roads this Halloween.

SBBCA Receives Accreditation

The Santa Barbara Breast Care Alliance held a press conference yesterday at Cottage Hospital to celebrate its formal birth, having racked up a prestigious national certification.

Costumed Cop Pursues I.V. Justice

It is hard to believe that it is almost Halloween again! Some cops don’t like working Halloween, but I love it. It’s a great time to see some original costumes and for the most part everyone is having a good time.

A.S. Incorporates Coalition After Extensive Debate

The Human Rights Board was finally established as an official Associated Students entity in a legislative council meeting last night, overcoming its defeat in deliberations last year.