Open Mike

For the mind that started a cultural fervor with “Beavis & Butthead,” and crafted the office comedy with more Comedy Central airings than even “Caddyshack,” surprisingly little is known about the soft-spoken Mike Judge.

The Animation Show Must Go On

Controversial animator Ralph Bakshi once said, “Live action writers will give you a structure, but who the hell is talking about structure? Animation is closer to jazz than some kind of classical stage structure.”

Calendar

Thursday (1/18/07): If you heart The New Yorker, or just have a hankering to learn more about torture and the United States, check out Mark Danner at Campbell Hall tonight.

House To Consider Bill Designed to Cut Loan Interest Rates

The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a proposal today that could halve the interest rates on federal need-based Stafford loans over the next six years.

Gauchos To Test Undefeated Streak

Despite starting the season with a two-match win streak over Northern Californian teams #11 Pacific and Stanford, the #6 UCSB men’s volleyball team’s true test comes tonight as the Gauchos welcome the reigning national champions, #3 UCLA for a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation showdown.

Turn Your Shame Into Stride of Pride

“Shaaaaackerrr! Shacker, shacker, shacker, SHACKER!” Aside from launching water balloons – at willing participants, of course, thank you for that suggestion/threat I.V. Foot Patrol – the best part about having a balcony on Del Playa is watching the hordes of people taking the walk of shame every weekend morning.

Ptsh, Womyn Part II

Today’s lecture on women’s issues, brought to you via the Weathermate’s nagging, concerns equal slang for equal work

Recent Company Purchase of Local Coastline to Affect Surfing, Wildlife

Nearly 25,000 acres of pristine coastal uplands and a fair share of surf spots were sold last week when a Los Angeles-based corporation purchased the Jalama and Cojo ranches.

Surfing’s Roots

Last week’s article about the SoCal-NorCal surf rivalry sparked some controversy among my friends. Strangely enough, an argument ensued between my Huntington Beach roommate and my Santa Cruz neighbor

Drinker’s Digest: Drinker’s Unite, Put Off Thy Natty Light

After the first week of the quarter has finally come to an end, some of you may already be sick of drinking the typical cheap alcoholic beverages that can be found all over Isla Vista.