Fraternities To Conduct Bone Marrow Drive
Two local fraternities are lending a helping hand to the American Red Cross and families of individuals searching for suitable bone marrow donors.
Faith & Del-Votion
One all-knowing high priest who stands upon Mt. Freestyle and spews his prophetic verse among the hoodie-wearing, blunt-smokin’ crew lounging below. His name: Del tha Funkee Homosapien. His message: Understanding the Old-Skool. And he’s performing in the Hub tonight.
War on Iraq: Not in Their Name
On Sept. 21, approximately 400 people gathered on Cota Street in downtown Santa Barbara to march in opposition of the proposed military action against Iraq.
New Bill Helps Tenants’ Rights
A recently passed legislative bill may save some renters their security deposits and force some property owners to hire additional move-out staff.
Hello, Sports Fans
I hear they’ve canceled the plan to put giant cement islands on all the I.V. streets. So in effect, the county has paid a lot of money to mark all the roads with useless construction paint.
Quote This
Jim Thomas started running campaign advertisements last week to swing more votes in the upcoming recall election. The ad pulls two quotes from a Daily Nexus staff editorial published on Friday, May 4, 2001.
The Grand Sandza of Santa Barbara Soccer
On Friday UCSB midfielder Krystal Sandza scored both of her team’s goals in a 2-0 shutout. On Sunday she broke a UCSB record with five goals in a game. And finally on Monday, Sandza indulged herself in the ancient art of yoga.
Loh-Cal Flavor
Sandra Tsing Loh guards her turf with the tenacity of a pit bull. “I think that falls into anecdote territory,” she said when asked about her worst experience performing, “and we’re just doing an interview. No funny quips here.”
SB Bowl Expands Facilities
The Santa Barbara Bowl has received its first face lift and is now anticipating a full makeover, thanks to millions of dollars dedicated to recent and upcoming renovations.
Traffic Islands in the Sun
With the exception of Del Playa Drive, this proposal would have added very wide speed bumps, traffic “deflectors” and, on the wider streets, traffic islands.