Cast the Shadow Aside
I began this piece with daggers for the newspaper that you happen to be reading, but now that I have more information, I am writing to you to report a colossal fuck-up. Apparently, the version of the new A.S. Constitution that was unanimously approved by the Legislative Council on April 5 didn’t make it onto our current electronic ballot; we accidentally substituted an earlier draft version that has since been changed – yes, it was an accident, and yes, it has been corrected.
How Dare You
Ah, it finally feels like it’s really spring quarter. Everyone is hungover on a Tuesday.
Pinback’s “Fortress” of Solitude
Following the release of Pinback’s full-length debut, Summer in Abaddon, the almighty twosome of Rob Crow and Zach Smith (formerly known as Armistead Burwell Smith IV) have been thrown aboard the one-way train to indie rock stardom. Between maintaining a whirlwind tour schedule, garnering a coveted guest spot on the decidedly un-indie “The O.C.” and juggling more side projects than we have room to print, the guys have built a studio – with buddies Black Heart Procession – and churned out two music videos.
Local Joints, Isla Vista Residents Fire Up for 4/20
Allegedly, 4:20 p.m. marks the end of the exhausting detention period at some American junior or senior high schools. Some believe 420 degrees Fahrenheit is the temperature at which marijuana burns.
Men’s Rugby: UCSB Vies for Colossal Upset Against California
As it prepares for its game against the top-ranked collegiate rugby team in the nation, Cal, the UCSB men’s rugby team is working hard and having fun. “We’ve been doing pretty much what we usually do at this time of year,” junior Kyle McBride said.
Legalization Would Give Tax Dollars for Justice
I am writing in response to the article entitled “IVFP Thwarts Robbery Attempt Over Weekend” (Daily Nexus, April 18). Allegedly, a group of three young men broke into the house holding it at gunpoint with the intent to steal the resident’s “money and marijuana.”
Oh, Wet Pet
With eyes twinkling Barry Spacks said, “[Poets] share so much intensity – like a vibrant string … Poets live dangerously, especially when young. They get in trouble with the opposite sex, and that they [reach] maturity is a wonder.”
Harbor Patrol Cites Boat Company for Santa Barbara Spill
A fuel spill in the Santa Barbara Harbor yesterday morning left gallons of fuel in the water and a local charter boat company facing at least one citation from local authorities.
Track and Field: Santa Barbara Travels to Oregon
Twenty of the top athletes on the UCSB track and field team will make their pilgrimage to track and field’s holy land in Eugene, Ore. to compete in the Oregon Invitational starting today and ending Saturday.
Elections Committee Falsely Accused of OPP Affiliation
As a member of the Campus Elections Committee, I was appalled to see flyers being distributed to students with the claim that our current staff members are also involved with the Open People’s Party. We were not previously, nor are we currently, involved with the campaign process of either party.