Santa Barbara To Settle Business in Tropical Locale

Arguably one of the most sought after vacation destinations this spring – will be anything but relaxing this weekend for the #5 UCSB men’s volleyball team, as they take on #6 Hawaii in two late season showdowns.

A.S. Deviates From RHA on Amendments

At its Wednesday night meeting, the Associated Students Legislative Council passed two position papers that focus on Residence Hall Association (RHA) procedures.

Beck | Guero | Interscope

Nearly 10 years after the release of Odelay, Beck finds himself reinventing the art of reinvention and excelling in the self-deprecation that made “Loser” the definitive slacker anthem of the early ’90s.

EAB Seeks More Money for Expansion

Looking to make more green to save more green, Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) is looking toward increasing the group’s lock-in fee during the upcoming campuswide elections.

The Mars Volta | Frances the Mute | Universal

The Mars Volta do not write albums for the timid. Those who seek feel good, pop songs about love and happiness that can easily fit into a radio station’s play list are advised to look elsewhere.

UC Briefs: March 31, 2005

UCLA’s associate vice provost for diversity may face sanctions from the University of California for allegedly having a relationship with a student.

Queens of the Stone Age | Lullabies to Paralyze | Interscope

In the Queens of the Stone Age’s latest album, Lullabies to Paralyze, Josh Homme awakens the desert spirits. Peyote-spawned demons? Probably.

March 31 – April 6, 2005

Arts & Lectures presents “House of Flying Daggers,” Zhang Yimou’s follow-up to the acclaimed “Hero.” This tale of star-crossed lovers set against a backdrop of political intrigue and amazing martial arts is a definite must see. The screening will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell Hall.

Steep Downhill Grade Ahead

Public service announcement: Don’t try to change your grade on GOLD. My experience tells me that if you wait long enough, your grades will change anyway.

In the Trenches: Welcome, Spring

I know it’s only been a few weeks, but it seems like at least a month. Oh, how I don’t miss you. You were so cruel to us. Your penchant for bulky class schedules and apocalyptic rain reminded me just how much you really hated me.