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February 23, 2004

SLO Mardi Gras Celebration Provokes Riot

By Matt Dozier

Three UCSB students were arrested during a Mardi Gras celebration in San Luis Obispo that deteriorated into a riot Saturday night.

February 23, 2004

ARISE Pans Quiet Striking Approach

By Dina Vainer

Picketers in front of Albertsons received a rather loud show of support from a group of protesters Sunday night. A group of 17-20 protestors handed out flyers and made noise by banging on pots, pans, water coolers and sh...

February 23, 2004

Man With Meth Fails to Outrun Police Forever

By system

A man was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and stolen property as well as reckless evasion of arrest in Orcutt on Saturday.

February 23, 2004

Speaker Warns Against Future World Disaster

By Drew Atkins

If someday soon, when wars break out over water and the price of cereal skyrockets, don't say Lester Brown didn't warn you.

February 23, 2004

February 23, 2004

By system

Friday, February 20, 11:34 p.m. - Officers patrolling the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive observed a 23-year-old man carrying an open liquor bottle and stumbling as he walked.

February 23, 2004

Fashionable Fish

By Matt Dozier

A fluorescent tropical fish called the GloFish that is now being sold across the country is one small step for genetic science, and one giant leap for household pets. Fish lovers at UCSB are going to be left in the dark,...

February 20, 2004

I.V. Hosts Candidates’ Debate

By Caitlin Adams

The candidates for 3rd District supervisor came to Isla Vista for the first time last night to discuss their policies on student issues. The Associated Students Committee on Public Safety hosted the debate between John B...

February 20, 2004

Groups Finish Registration of Student Voters

By Lulwa Bordcosh

The voter registration deadline on Tuesday marked the end of various registration efforts in preparation for the March 2 primary elections. As of Tuesday, there are 15,114 voters registered in Goleta, according to the Sa...

February 20, 2004

Instructors Earn National Esteem

By Ben Krasnow

Two UCSB professors were recently invited to join the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), keeping UCSB ahead of Caltech with almost one-fifth of its engineering faculty sharing the honor.

February 20, 2004

UCPD, Medics Aid Fallen Locksmith

By Meghan Palma

A university Physical Facilities employee was rushed to the hospital by paramedics after collapsing near Campbell Hall early Wednesday morning. At 7:22 a.m., dispatchers at the UC Police Dept. received a call from Physic...

February 20, 2004

Capps Talks About Middle East Woes

By Drew Atkins

Having visited Israel and Palestinian territories in early January, Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) came to UCSB Thursday to speak about the possibility of bringing peace to the region.

February 20, 2004

Concert To Help Fund Iran Earthquake Relief

By Jason La

The Persian Club will host a benefit concert Sunday to raise money for survivors of the earthquake in Iran that killed more than 40,000 people in December 2003.

February 19, 2004

A.S. By-Laws May Prohibit Endorsements

By Jenny Mayock

Associated Students Executive Officers Logan Green and Jewel Love have both endorsed 3rd District candidate John Buttny for the upcoming election - endorsements which may conflict with A.S. By-Laws.

February 19, 2004

Capps Leads Protest Against Drilling

By Matt Dozier

Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara), who wrote the Los Padres National Forest Conservation Act, spoke at a press conference downtown on how oil drilling would be detrimental to the economy, environment and quality...

February 19, 2004

Supervisor Hopefuls To Bring Debate Home to I.V.

By Kristina Ackermann

Candidates for 3rd District supervisor are coming to Isla Vista tonight to tackle student issues on student territory. The debate will begin at 7 p.m. in Embarcadero Hall and is hosted by the Associated Students Commissi...

February 19, 2004

Psychology Building to Get New Digs

By Lindsey Miller

After 10 years of turning the idea over in its mind, the Psychology Dept. will hold the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and expansion of its building March 1.