Month: October 2011

News

Fundraiser Supports Fallen Soldier’s Family

October 4, 2011 by Megan Meyer

The Santa Barbara Navy League and Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a tabling fundraiser tonight at the State Street Farmers Market to honor fallen Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Louis J. Langlais. The event will run from 5 ...

News

Activist Seeks to Empower Victimized Women in Africa

October 3, 2011 by Carissa Quiambao

African peace activist Leymah Gbowee spoke yesterday in Campbell Hall to share her experiences in leading the feminist-minded peace protests responsible for ending the Second Liberian Civil War in 2003. Gbowee founded the Women of Liberia M...

Volleyball

Thrilling Return to Thunderdome for Gauchos

October 3, 2011 by David Russo

The UCSB women’s volleyball team had an undefeated weekend, ousting Pacific on Friday 3-1 and UC Davis 3-2 on Saturday in a dramatic fashion. The Gauchos are now 10-6 overall and 3-1 in the Big West. After UCSB and UCD traded the first fo...

Sports

UCSB Falls to Irvine, 0-2 in League

October 3, 2011 by Brent Pella

For the first time since 2000, the UCSB men’s soccer team has lost its first two games in league play. The Gauchos fell 2-0 to then-No. 9 UC Irvine this past Saturday, dropping their record to 6-3-1 overall and 0-2 in Big West play. With ...

News

Festival Destigmatizes Mental Illness

October 3, 2011 by Megan Meyer

The Mental Health Association of Santa Barbara hosted its 18th annual Mental Arts Festival last weekend to showcase the works of community members with mental illnesses. The event displayed the works of over 60 local artists with pieces ran...