Month: November 2011

Volleyball

Seniors Lead Gaucho Volleyball

November 22, 2011 by David Ferryschen Staff Writer

The UCSB women’s volleyball team has won every match since Oct. 29 and has secured a No. 2 ranking in the Big West Conference. The Gauchos have just two regular season games left against San Diego State and Texas Christian University this...

Opinion

Happy Christmahanukkwanzaakah

November 21, 2011 by Jeffrey Robin

It’s that time of year again. Soon after reading this article, you’ll probably be heading home to stuff yourselves with turkey and mashed potatoes. Some of you will go temporarily insane over the 4 a.m. deals on Black Friday. If you liv...

Opinion

Political Correctness: Words Matter

November 21, 2011 by Geoffrey Bell

I get really ticked off when I hear the term “political correctness,” but not for the reason you’d think. Think about how many times you’ve actually heard someone use it in a positive, non-ironic context. Now think about the number ...

News

Protests Result in Police Violence

November 21, 2011 by Erika Martin

During a non-violent ‘Occupy’ demonstration at UC Davis on Friday afternoon, Chancellor Linda Katehi called in a retinue of riot police to disperse student activists, resulting in 10 arrests and two hospitalizations. Katehi ordered the ...

News

Community Convenes for Social Change

November 21, 2011 by Rosalinda Diaz

Associated Students’ Human Rights Board brought students, faculty and community members together for a “Peace in the Park” demonstration in Isla Vista’s People’s Park on Saturday. The rally featured local artwork, musical performa...