Volunteers Pick Up Revelers’ Refuse

On Sunday, volunteers picked up trash, used condoms, costume pieces and broken glass on Del Playa Drive and Sabado Tarde Road from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

California and PIRG Help to Clean Up Clean Air Act

As I was reading “Lawsuit Against Clean Air Act Looks to Block New Changes” in the Oct. 28 issue of the Daily Nexus, I was surprised to discover a few interesting facts missing.

Santa Barbara Overwhelms Matadors, Waves at Home

Like most of us in Isla Vista, the UCSB women’s volleyball team played host to some visitors this weekend. Cal State Northridge and University of the Pacific, just like all the other kooky out-of-towners, were unprepared for what was in store.

Speaker Shows Math’s Business Potential

Falling asleep in your next math class could be more costly than you might think. Mark Meloon, from the Goleta-based Toyon Corporation,, a defense systems and government contracting company, gave a lecture titled “Working as a Mathematician in the Private Sector” in the Girvetz Theater on Oct 30.

No, Seriously – We Didn’t Mean to Be That Offensive

The Halloween flyer was intended to increase student awareness about current Isla Vista laws and regulations. I apologize to anyone that it might have offended.

Gauchos Snag Losing Streak

The message from UCSB Head Coach Tim Vom Steeg was clear: either put up or shut up. By benching junior forward Drew McAthy, Vom Steeg sent a challenge to his whole team, McAthy in particular.

November 3, 2003

“I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were cops,” Steve told the officers, who noted in their report that they were in full uniform and shouting “sheriff’s department” as they moved though the crowd.

UCSB Must Remedy the Intersection of Certain Doom

I almost lost my life. I am not here to preach about the importance of driving safely. We should instead focus on the future and on preventing this from repeating.