Kristina Ackermann

May 26, 2005

Ack-Attack: Not Boobilicious

By Kristina Ackermann

I'm all about the whole "girl power" thing that Roxy's been promoting. It's nice to have bikinis that stay on, board shorts that actually look cute and wetsuits that don't have all that extra room in the crotch. But, som...

May 18, 2005

Charged Up on Teahupoo

By Kristina Ackermann

Despite some foul weather and somewhat mediocre six- to eight-foot waves (in relation to the 12-foot-plus monsters Teahupoo usually serves up), the Billabong Pro in Tahiti has been anything but a disappointment.

May 11, 2005

Surf Column

By Kristina Ackermann

Dear dude with curly blond hair who rides a white longboard with blue rails - you know who you are, I understand that I'm a girl in a predominantly male sport and, admittedly, not even one of the better girls. This, howe...

May 4, 2005

The Ack Attack: Paradise Lost and Found

By Kristina Ackermann

Well kids, it's that time of year again. I know you're just as stoked as I am. Only one more day until the annual week and a half of utter mayhem begins. Cinco de Mayo isn't a day for celebrating Mexican history, it's a ...

April 27, 2005

The Ack Attack: Dude, It’s a Wonderful Surf

By Kristina Ackermann

One downside to being a young surfer is you constantly have to answer to the criticism of the older generation. "You should do something productive with your time instead of hanging out at the beach all weekend long." "W...

April 20, 2005

Surf Column: Wave Training

By Kristina Ackermann

When I woke up this morning I was hit with a sad and scary realization: I'm not 16 anymore. Not that I'm old by any means, but my body used to be made of rubber. This past weekend, however, made me realize that Cantina b...

April 13, 2005

Surf Column: A Surfeit of Labels

By Kristina Ackermann

A large portion of our society is defined by labels, and the life of a surfer is no different. Professional, amateur, ripper, kook, grom, local, poser, shortboarder, longboarder, sponger - all are labels used to remove p...

April 12, 2005

Surfrider, Students Disagree Over Parking Plan Revision

By Kristina Ackermann

In its meeting Wednesday morning, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) will determine the fate of free on-street parking in Isla Vista. Following an appeal filed by the Santa Barbara chapter of the Surfrider Foundatio...

April 7, 2005

Surf Column: Spring’s Up, Surf’s Down

By Kristina Ackermann

Ah yes, spring is in the air. The time of year when the Budweiser flows like water, miniskirts regain their dominance in the on-campus fashion scene and it is socially acceptable to attend class in your bathing suit. The...

February 10, 2005

She Said: Don’t Tarnish That Tantalizing Tan With Tacky Tribal Tattoos

By Kristina Ackermann

There's nothing worse than spotting that ridiculously gorgeous guy from your history class at a party, working your game all night to get him home with you and arriving at that hotly anticipated moment when the clothes b...

February 4, 2005

San Luis Launches Campaign Against Wild Mardi Gras

By Kristina Ackermann

The city of San Luis Obispo is bracing itself for Mardi Gras weekend by sending a message to Cal Poly students very similar to the one sent to UCSB students before Halloween 2003: the party is over.

January 28, 2005

Lawyers to Meet in Morris Case

By Kristina Ackermann

Associated Students President Cervin Morris will appear in court today to set a date for his preliminary hearing.

January 26, 2005

Committees to Review Circular Plans

By Kristina Ackermann

The Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC) will hold their first meeting of the year tonight to review aspects of the Isla Vista Master Plan and the possible installation of roundabouts on ...

January 20, 2005

Police Pursue Goleta Bank Robber

By Kristina Ackermann

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. is investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Goleta branch of Bank of America, located at 5892 Calle Real.

January 14, 2005

Officials Reopen 101, Solicit Aid For La Conchita

By Kristina Ackermann

At noon on Thursday, Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks and Fire Chief Bob Roper announced the suspension of the rescue effort in La Conchita.

January 13, 2005

Mudslide Deaths Rise; Politicians Extend Support

By Kristina Ackermann

The number of fatalities in the La Conchita landslide rose to 10 Wednesday morning after more than 600 rescue workers spent the night searching for victims buried under the mud and debris.