Living Without Vowels: Hooray for Hacktivism

It starts with chalk. Possibly because it reminds the user of the safety and comfort afforded by kindergarten where any mess you scribbled on the ground managed to bring a smile to your teacher’s face.

Gauchos Prepare for Final Homestand

This weekend’s final home stand will be just that for the UCSB women’s soccer team. The Gauchos (10-3-1, 3-0-1 in the Big West Conference) are set to take on UC Irvine and Long Beach State – two teams currently sandwiching UCSB’s fourth place standing in the Big West Conference.

All Aboard the Juice Caboose

Transplant cross-Californian smartasses into a historical celebration of small-town history, and see if they come out earnest and giddy. That’s not a rhetorical challenge. They very well may.

Freshmen Find Comfort in Fish Away From Home

This fall, thousands of freshmen came to UCSB and suffered their first bout of homesickness. Often, it is induced by the memory of a furry companion they left at home.

Cowardice and Immaturity Are the Only Motives for Hate

I am writing this article on behalf of my Asian-American colleagues who were affected by the hate incident that occurred Oct. 10 in the San Nicolas Residence Hall. I am glad that the Daily Nexus covered the story on this incident because it shouldn’t be something that should just slide by.

ILL the THRILL Spittin’ Game: Smith Lacks Sweetness and Panache of NFL’s Top Runner

If I see one more Visa or 1-800-COLLECT commercial with Emmitt Smith smugly warming the camera, I think I’ll puke. Too bad I have a craving with my Sweet tooth.

Movie Review | The Ring: Be kind, rewind.

There’s a movie that makes people die after they watch it. No, it’s not the latest Jerry Bruckheimer project. It’s “The Ring” – once a genuinely creepy Japanese film about urban legends and a cursed video tape, now dressed up as American just in time for Halloween.

I.V. Planning Committees Review, Prioritize Report

The meeting, held at Isla Vista Elementary School, introduced a report summarizing a planning workshop held in April. Titled (Re)Vision Isla Vista, the report was divided into 10 chapters.

No on Recall Supporter Needs to Know More

My article is in response to Jeff Farrah’s column, “Recall Marshall’s Record: Don’t ignore supervisor’s less than perfect performance,” in Tuesday’s issue of the Daily Nexus. The only question I have for Jeff is: What the hell are you talking about?

See the Ball, Be the Ball

The UCSB women’s tennis team will participate in the West Regionals held in San Diego beginning today