Film Review: “Rififi”
Jules Dassin’s 1955 French film noir features an exquisitely engineered jewelry heist that looks way ahead of its time in a 2001 viewing.
Gaucho Swimmers Take on CSU Northridge
The UCSB men’s and women’s swimming squad is hoping that there will not be a lifeguard on duty at Campus Pool this Friday and Saturday afternoon.
Town Hall Meeting Examines Housing Inspection Proposal
Upon closer inspection of a newly proposed county plan, many Isla Vista residents fear being left out in the cold.
County Eyes I.V. Housing Conditions
County officials are working on a proposal that would implement mandatory housing inspections to more than 4,600 Isla Vista apartments.
Art Review: “Dual Visions”
The recent show at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents yet another opportunity to discuss the place in the world of fine art that photography occupies.
Music Reviews
Abstract Jazz Lounge III, The Black Halos, Geddy Lee, Jaffa, Mount Florida, Propagandhi, Strait Up
Artsweek Fanmail: Putting On Calendars
"This is the third year we have put on the calendar, it’s our biggest philanthropic event, and we would love to get credit for it."
Gov. Davis’ Plan for Extending Academic Year Misreads California’s Educational Priorities (Staff Ed)
Because California already has one of the longest academic years in the nation, the state’s No. 1 educational priority ought to be improving physical resources and raising teacher salaries.
UCSB Strives to Improve Electrical Effeciency During Power Alerts
The UC system consumes enough electricity per hour during peak usage to power over 300,000 homes for the same amount of time.
Athlete of the Week: Mike Vukovich
Thrust into the starting lineup after the devastating injury to Adama Ndiaye, Vukovich has produced his finest season in a Gaucho uniform.