Facebook Write-Ups Just Another Bogus UC Policy
Even though I am a graduate student, I was compelled to write in after reading your article, (“Facebookers To Face Write-Ups for Dorm Photos,” Daily Nexus, Sept. 29). This new non-policy (it appears neither in current resident handbooks nor lease agreements) is yet another example of the university taking its cues from the I.V. Foot Patrol, turning the university experience into four years of panoptic state management of students who are, by and large, legally adults.
Law School Hopefuls Prepare for LSAT
Tonight, most UCSB students will be out partying, but for that small group of students who will be taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Saturday morning, this is the last opportunity to study – and pray.
US News Coverage Lacking When Compared Abroad
I am writing in response to Katy Tur’s article on the physical appearance of news reporters (“News on the Tube Scores Poorly on Alum’s Report Card,” Daily Nexus, Sept. 28). Personally, I am sick of American news stations’ blatant failure to give international news coverage.
Freedom Fest To Raise Money for Darfur Struggle
The live music that will be streaming from Anisq’ Oyo’ Park this Saturday is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people to the Darfur Freedom Fest — a daylong festival to help support the relief effort for the victims of Sudanese genocide and civil war.
Gauchos Promote Voter Registration
Across campus, students are being encouraged to register to vote and make their political voice heard in the upcoming special election in November.
City Salutes New Complex
Local politicians, community members and residents of a new housing complex on South Voluntario Street are celebrating the opening of the building, which has increased the availability of affordable housing in the area and decreased the level of crime around it.
Ebony and Ivory
For most of us, 25 sounds like the cut-off. By the time we all hit the ever-looming mid-20s mark, we want certain goals to be accomplished: Stop smoking, finish college, secure that elusive “real job,” find affordable dwellings that don’t resemble our parents’ newly remodeled guest room.
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The ‘human is drowning
Bruins Bump Undermanned SB
#4 UCLA (9-1 overall) lived up to its notorious reputation last night by subjecting UCSB (5-6 overall) to ninety minutes of ruthless, fast and just plain quality soccer that ended with a tally of 5-0.