May 29 – June 4, 2003

Kurosawa paved the path for Japanese filmmakers into Western culture with his breakthrough masterpieces, one of which screens tonight in Campbell Hall. His adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, 1957’s “Throne of Blood,” will show at 7:30 p.m. for $5.

Escaped Inmates From An Artsy Asylum

A plea for attention along the walk to class. Those Art 4D mutants have escaped, littering our fair campus with the likes of a human clock and a silly string-happy spider.

County Parks Dept. To Raise Entrance Fees

Access to several Santa Barbara County parks will become more costly this summer with proposed fee increases for day use and overnight visitors.

MLB Draft: MLB Scans SB For Diamond In Rough

UCSB baseball wrapped up a long season two weekends ago, going out with a bang by winning their final three series. But this week, several Gaucho players patiently await the knock of opportunity on a door that could open them up to millions: the 2003 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on June 3 and 4.

Men Dangle Between Rock Hard and a Soft Place

I love being a woman because I love being in control. And we are (almost) always in control of all our sexual functions.

LAN Event To Ensnare Gaming Enthusiasts

UCSB’s new Computer Gaming Club will be hosting its first Local Area Network (LAN) party Saturday, where students who enjoy computer games can get together with others who share their interest.

Ill Spittin’ Game: The Faces of the Game Make It Last

Three years in the same office and it’s come down to three school days. When I first walked in to the Nexus about three years ago, it took me until this Tuesday afternoon to notice the smell.

Being Mr. Fix-It: Trapped in a Major Stereotype

I don’t like telling people what my real major is. It’s fun to see what other drunk people will believe if you sound convincing. The main reason, though, is that I have yet to meet anyone who reacts positively when I reveal I’m a mechanical engineer.

Fire Dept. To Honor Volunteers, Civilians

The Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. is holding a citizen recognition luncheon today in honor of citizens and businesses who have contributed their time and effort over the past year.

UC Needs Out-of-State Students More Than They Need the UC

When I read the article by Bert Viloria titled “The Reader’s Voice: Don’t Take Budget Woes Out on In-State Students” (Daily Nexus, May 23, 2003), my first reaction was how unfair the article was toward out-of-state students.