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Cartoons are my anti-drug

Do you ever go to sleep hoping you'll wake up inside that mind-bending, McDonald's-funded anti-drug film, starring every goddamn cartoon character that's ever graced the silver screen? You know, the o...
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Lagoon Park Earns National Honor

Once the site of a gravel parking lot, Lagoon Park - the six-acre wetland habitat nestled along Manzanita Village's coastline - is now recognized as an award-winning example of architectural landscape...
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Fail

The QB cannot believe how badly the Los Angeles Angels facefucked themselves after failing to put the bat on the ball on a 9th inning squeeze play.
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Board To Discuss Pipeline

After being delayed several times, a proposal to allow more oil drilling off the coast of Vandenberg Air Force Base in northern Santa Barbara County will be considered by the Santa Barbara Board of Su...
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Blotter

Fri., Oct. 3, 11:16 p.m. -- An officer stationed at the corner of Del Playa Drive and Camino Pescadero witnessed an intoxicated male kick the rear panel of a moving vehicle.
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Surf Team Looks for Fresh Talent

The UCSB surf team held tryouts on the beach below the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive yesterday, with team leaders hoping to recruit some fresh talent for the upcoming season. With 11 national titles a...
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Drink


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Avocado Gala To Entertain Tastebuds

Featuring live music, contests and the world's largest vat of guacamole, the 22nd annual California Avocado Festival is expected to attract large crowds of produce enthusiasts this weekend.
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Really Cute.

Sarah Palin was so cute in the debates last night. “Can I call ya Joe?” Awwww. You know what else is cute? Tiny cockapoo puppies taking a shit. Tomorrow’s weather: We’re fucked...
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DEA Arrests “Candystore” Suspect

A UCSB student was arrested on Monday for his alleged involvement in an international drug-trafficking ring that shipped ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana between Canada and the United States.
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It’s a Small World After All…

Three years ago, Anthony Hislar was arrested after leading a high-speed chase through UCSB and Isla Vista.
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Spanish Parties Try Triathelete

Editor's note: You've stumbled upon our new column, Gauchos Abroad. Each week, a different student studying abroad in a different country will have a column sharing their worldly experiences. Olé...
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Armchair QB

Raiders owner Al Davis fired head coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday. For those of you keeping score at home, that's four different coaches in six terrible years. The only constant is you, Al.
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CHP Issues DUI to Actor

Actress Heather Locklear was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Montecito for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance.
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