News

March 5, 2003

I.V. Churches Observe Ash Wednesday

By Christine Bai

An on-campus prayer service marking the beginning of the Lenten season will take place at noon today on the outdoor platform between the UCen and the lagoon.

March 5, 2003

Walk Like an Egyptian

By system

Alan Doak walks the line in front of the Chemistry building Monday, but not in the way some unfortunate Gauchos have been forced to on drunken nights past. Doak enjoys "slacklining" to relax on his lunch break.

March 4, 2003

Rincon’s Septic Surf May Ebb

By Kristina Ackermann

Surf at Rincon Beach won't be so crappy after local homeowners flow away from septic tanks and into a nearby sewer system. An environmental impact report (EIR) is being conducted on behalf of surfers and environmentalist...

March 4, 2003

UCSB Weightlifter Wins Competition

By Stephanie Tavares

A UCSB student was declared one of California's strongest powerlifters this weekend after lifting over three-fourths of a ton in two days of competition.

March 4, 2003

Marijuana Maven Lectures at MCC

By Travis Hunter

You might call Dr. David Bearman an expert on drug abuse, considering he has spoken before Congress on the issue approximately 50 times. He has also testified in court that a man is not responsible for his actions after ...

March 4, 2003

New Computer Gaming Club Wants to Throw Large Parties

By Daniel Haier

A new campus club aims to bring real social interaction to the virtual world of Internet gaming. Glenn Wyatt and Michael Warren said they want to bring the large UCSB online gaming community together for social events a...

March 4, 2003

Goleta City Council Hires Firm to Address City Plan

By Bonnie Holladay

In another step towards creating a city plan, the Goleta City Council decided at its regular weekly meeting Monday night to sign a contract with the consulting firm of Crawford, Multari & Clark Associates. Once completed...

March 4, 2003

Jack Johnson

By system

February 28, 2003

Lent Supplies Excuse for a Phat Tuesday

By Jono Szalay

In preparation for the Lenten season's 40 days and 40 nights free from vice and sin, students and local residents are getting their fill of naughty activities before Ash Wednesday.

February 28, 2003

Los Padres Crew Searches for Shuttle Debris

By Blake Buford

Twenty-two employees from Los Padres National Forest have been called upon in an increasing effort to recover debris from the lost space shuttle, Columbia.

February 28, 2003

Conference To Address War, Racism

By Brendan Kearns

In an effort to show that war is not colorblind, students from UC campuses across the state are gathering at UCSB to promote peace.The 13th Annual UC Student Association's Student of Color Conference is being held Feb. 2...

February 28, 2003

Bill Dares to Take Drugs off FAFSA

By Lauren Eardensohn

The 2003-04 Free Application for Federal Student Aid priority deadline is today. If a bill passes through Congress, honest students convicted of a drug-related offense who answered FAFSA question 35 accordingly may still...

February 28, 2003

Poet Explores Struggles of Immigrants

By Melanie Chase Reporter

Sarah Jones turned schizophrenic at Corwin Pavilion last night when she brought to life not one, but 11 different characters in her one-woman show.

February 28, 2003

‘Boondocks’ Author Visits UCSB

By Drew Atkins

From Al Sharpton's hair to political hustlers, nationally syndicated comic strip author Aaron McGruder covered a wide range of topics at an open discussion in a packed Isla Vista Theater on Saturday. He is one of the few...

February 28, 2003

Students Climb Down From Tree

By Missy Maynarich Staff Writer Maria Amor Reporter

Students protesting a possible removal of the ficus tree outside Dublin's in Isla Vista climbed down from their perches Wednesday morning when Santa Barbara County officials announced that the tree would remain intact.