Leg Council Approves Use of Student Fees to Oppose Prop 76
A.S. Passes Resolution to Appropriate Funds in Preparation for Potential Legal Battle with UCOP
Backyard Art
Ever been interested in the art scene on campus? Most of you may know that there is an art museum located near the UCen, but do you know about the free student gallery? Located in the Arts Building on campus, Gallery 1434 has been the place to view the latest new student artwork at UCSB.
Gauchos Trounce Titans
Gaucho soccer fans have come to expect a few things from this year’s squad – tough defense, winning and a pair of goals from senior forward Ivan Becerra.
Adventures on Bus Turn Confrontational
“Ya dim wit!” The image of that wrinkled old man uttering those exceptionally insightful words still pops into my imagination every once in a while. I’ll see him hunched over on a bus, maybe even staring at me from across the aisle in lecture a few times a week.
Family, Friends Grieve Passing of Local Man
For the friends and family of Tyler VonRuden — who died after a fall from the Isla Vista bluffs on Sept. 25 – the 22-year-old Santa Barbara resident will always be remembered as a kind, passionate and laid-back person.
Serenity | To Infinity and Beyond
Joss Whedon has a message in “Serenity,” the big-screen sequel to his cult-hit television show “Firefly”: Luke Skywalker is a sniveling twit. Writer/director Whedon, best known for creating the first fully functional hybrid of horror and teen drama in TV’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” is an expert in the fantasy/Sci-Fi genre and the Pied Piper of geekdom.
CSOs Seek to Bolster Ranks With Pay Raise
The Community Service Organization (CSO) is trying to double its yellow-clad, bicycle riding forces this year by enticing interested students with a recent wage increase and the promise of more flexible hours.
A History of Violence | Make The Bad Man Stop
It’s true that mainstream American cinema has been on the down and out for the last couple of years. Films such as “Exit Wounds,” “Soul Plane” and “Mona Lisa Smile” should have never seen the light of day. That’s not to say that there haven’t been some real quality films, just not enough.
New Sushi Rolls Into I.V. To Compete for Student Customers
The opening of a new sushi restaurant in Isla Vista could leave competition between sushi purveyors tighter than a well-rolled maki. Sushiya, a Los Angeles-based franchise, opened an I.V. branch on Sept. 30. The new eatery is located at 955 Embarcadero del Mar — previously the site of TJ’s Grill — and is owned by former sushi chef instructor Bruce Lee.
Artist In Profile
They’re Swedish, they’re a retro rock band and they are completely unknown. Well, almost. The Caesars aren’t well known beyond their catchy song “Jerk It Out” featured on the familiar iPod Shuffle commercial. However, that song was just the tip of the musical iceberg. Allow me to enlighten you with an anecdote.