Costa Rica
Singer songwriter Matt Costa brought a crowd of eager fans to the Hub on Nov. 15. The Watson Twins opened the show with their sultry harmonies and country ballads, flashing back to the folk duos of earlier decades.
Women’s Volleyball
Sparked by a strong run in the final stretch of the season, the UCSB women’s volleyball team reached yet another NCAA Tournament and will face #22 BYU this evening from USC’s Galen Center.
Nanotech Blogs Speed Info Sharing
Blogs are typically considered a haven for self-expression, alternative journalism and politics, but last month the Center for Nanotechnology in Society put the technology to use for its own academic ends.
Bonjour Laziness
Congratulations to you, college student! You must have worked really hard to get here, and surely, after graduation the world will just lay down before you and opportunities will come a-knockin’ at your door.
Leggies Support Measure P, Change Quorum
At their final meeting of the quarter, the Associated Students Legislative Council maintained a busy schedule passing three bills and one resolution, and tabling another two bills.
Modern Music With a Twist
Before walking into Campbell Hall for a performance by Oregon-based Pink Martini, I knew very little about them. Having only heard one of their songs and having liked it, I was hoping for more of the same. By the end of the show, I went out of it half impressed and half confused.
Calendar
Thursday (11/30/06): Jump into Velvet Jones tonight, as Van Halen tribute band The Atomic Punks takes the stage at 10 p.m. All the underage kids who are hot for teacher are out of luck though, as this show is strictly 21 and over. Friday (12/1/06): Your mom told you never to talk to strangers, but […]
The Right Stuff: The Shoe of Tomorrow
Now you can feel good about that shoe obsession.
When I first read about TOMS Shoes, I thought the creator’s name was Tom. Then, I discovered it stands for “Shoes for Tomorrow”-an interesting concept. I continued on and immediately purchased a pair.