Weather History

Referred to in female terms: Weatherpriestess, weathergodess, etc.

State To Vote on Privacy

A proposal by UC Regent Ward Connerly that would eliminate “race” check-boxes on employment forms, police records and UC applications by 2005 has drawn criticism.

Living Without Vowels: Homo Is Where the Heart Is

Coming out of the closet to the parents is like trying to tell a joke. You need the right timing, the right tone and delivery.

Track and Field: SB Runs for More Records

The UCSB men’s and women’s track and field teams proved something this past weekend at the UC San Diego Invitational: the Gauchos are getting faster.

Groups Seek New County, Redistricting

In two separate attempts to redefine Santa Barbara County, a North County group is petitioning to split the county in two and another group has filed suit against the present district county lines.

The Slurs Against Me Were Made by Idiots, Not the Nexus

Some people were concerned about the excerpt from a letter Theo Baker wrote about my personal life published in April 26 Nexus (“Show Your True Colors: The Worst of Campus Elections”).

Baseball: Trouble ‘a Bruin: Gauchos Host UCLA Today

The Gauchos hope to continue their winning ways today against the visiting Bruins at 2 p.m. in Caesar Uyesaka Stadium.

Prosecution Attempts to Prove Attias’ Drug Use

Deputy District Attorney Patrick McKinley advanced his argument on Monday that murder suspect David Attias was under the influence of marijuana on the evening of Feb. 23, 2001.

In a Hate-Filled World, Israel Stands Besieged

Israel has become the focal point of worldwide anti-Semitism, and criticism of Israel has become a mask of legitimacy for darker feelings.

Women’s Water Polo: Santa Barbara Settles for Tenth at MPSF Playoffs

Santa Barbara finishes its season with a record of 17-17 and a few places shy of where it expected to finish.