Plea for Posture

These mismatched activists originally came together in hopes of creating music in ways too innovative for the mainstream industry. So what genre does INC fall into?

One-Liner (Maybe Two)

One-Liner (Maybe Two)

UC Employees Vote to Strike

The gears of the University of California’s internal machinery will soon come screeching to a halt. Members of UC Santa Barbara’s Coalition of University Employees recently voted in favor of a strike.

Christensen Enjoys Solid Rookie Year

Although the former UCSB women’s basketball star and 2001-02 Big West Player of the Year will never don the blue and gold of the Gauchos again, Christensen displayed her unique tenacity and competitiveness to the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.

Brits, Booze and Big Ben

London is to Europe what New York is to the U.S. You can walk out on the street at any time, day or night, and feel the energy of the city as you join thousands of people on the streets.

Book Review: Counter-Clevenger

I don’t quite feel like James Bond, but fuck him. I’m undercover in the seedy heart of Santa Barbara’s literary scene, talking to this Craig Clevenger guy.

IVRPD To Discuss Alcohol Ban

All of Isla Vista’s parks, and the homeless who call them home, may run dry if the Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District reinstates a ban on alcohol – one that never took effect – at its meeting tonight.

Men’s Tennis: Top Prospect Joins Gaucho Netters

He came, he saw, and he conquered. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, UCSB freshman tennis player Mirco Schwindt is quickly making a name for himself as an elite Division I tennis player.

Living Without Vowels: Patriotism Sells: Americans Cash In on the Grand Old Flag

If you search for “unity ribbons” on Google, the first two websites you’ll find can explain to you the intricacies of pagan cultures. American memorabilia vendors take a back seat, the first starting as the third site in the list.

Four Feathers: Ledger’s Domain

And the Oscar goes to … Heath Ledger, “The Four Feathers.” Yes, you read that correctly, and no, I’m not kidding. In fact, I’m also predicting that this movie will walk away with Best Picture.