Witnesses Characterize Attias
The David Attias murder trial continued on Friday, with multiple character witnesses who lived near Attias in Francisco Torres during the 2000-01 academic year.
‘Worst of the Campus Elections’ Was the Daily Nexus’ Worst Idea
I was overwhelmingly disgusted to read the Nexus editorial on Friday, April 26. By choosing to print some offensive on-line statements, the Nexus validated hurtful and destructive remarks to tear down the face of students vying in the recent Associated Students elections.
Softball: Let’s Make Eight a Date: SB Rolls
The UCSB softball team brought out the brooms for a second straight weekend, sweeping the visiting Utah State Aggies to bring its winning streak to an eight-game toll.
Author Puts History of I.V. on Internet
Longtime Isla Vista activist Carmen Lodise will launch a website version of his book Isla Vista: A Citizen’s History from Chumash Times to the Present.
Is Everyone Who Writes Letters to the Nexus Nuts?
I’m starting to notice quite a trend in letters to the editor. It seems to me that every day a new person is bitching about either the April Fools issue or Sarah Kent’s sex column.
Appelbaum on Sports: Put a Cork In It, Joey: Vizquel Rings His Belle
I don’t think Albert Belle will be attending any social functions with Omar Vizquel any time soon. No baby showers for little Joey to tear into one of his patented temper tantrums.
Regents Delay Lab Director Selection
The University of California Board of Regents postponed the appointment of the new director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, originally scheduled to be announced last Friday in a conference call to all UC schools.
There’s Nothing Funny About A Light-Hearted Sex Column
If Sarah Kent’s articles are meant to be funny, then I have missed the punch line. Her arguments are made for no purpose beyond sensationalism. This “sex column” could be written in a mature, adult manner.
Women’s Tennis: UCSB Falls to Niners in Big West Tourney
The UCSB women’s tennis team competed in the Big West Tournament at Ojai where it defeated 10th-seeded Riverside 5-2 on Thursday before falling to second-seeded Long Beach State 4-1 on Friday.
Ralph Nader To Speak at People’s March
Three-time Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader will speak at the second annual Santa Barbara People’s March for Economic Justice this Saturday.