Gauchos Host UCLA in Possible MPSF Postseason Preview
Despite last weekend’s loss to Pepperdine, the #8 UCSB men’s volleyball team managed to secure a playoff spot for next week, most likely against long-time rival #6 UCLA, who it will face tonight during the last season home match.
A.S. Campaign Litters Campus With Signs of Superficiality
Our campus looks like it’s the victim of a goddamn Apple store explosion. And for once, it’s not the armies of iPod-listening, head-bobbing, not-paying-attention-on-the-bike-path drones that have me annoyed.
Former Porn Addict To Discuss Sex in Society
Mere days after Playboy Magazine exposed UCSB’s student body, a self-proclaimed former sex-addict will speak in Corwin Pavilion about the negative effects of pornography. In tonight’s multimedia presentation, “Porn Nation – The Naked Truth,” speaker Matt Leahy will share his life story and words of warning concerning how pornography affects relationships and families.
Dark Side’s Baron Wastes Time Attacking University
In response to James Baron’s article (“Take a Step in the Dark,” Daily Nexus, April 10, 2006), I couldn’t help but write in to say that his attempts to vilify the UCSB administration and I.V. community are both desolately pathetic and blatantly dishonest.
Program Board Seeks Fee Increase
Amongst the five proposed lock-in fee initiatives included on the upcoming spring election ballot, the Associated Students Program Board is asking for a $4.50 increase, amounting to a total of $10 per undergraduate per quarter.
Animal Rights Group Goes too Far With Racist Analogy
If you’ve walked through the Arbor lately, you’ve notice People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ commanding display juxtaposing photographs of animal and human suffering. I love animals as much as the next guy and agree that our society is in need of reform when it comes to how we treat animals.
SB City Council Votes in Favor of Westward Expansion Planning
Members of the Santa Barbara City Council unanimously voted yesterday for a proposal that could extend the city’s boundaries to include unincorporated areas of east Goleta.
MCAT Switches to Computers
Students vying for enrollment in medical school can say goodbye to Scantrons and No. 2 pencils thanks to a new, electronic version of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
NORML Backs DA Candidate’s Visit
A UCSB alumnus and candidate in the upcoming race for Santa Barbara County District Attorney will visit UCSB this evening to talk to students and local residents about his campaign.