Faculty Considers Switch from Quarter to Semester System
Future UCSB students may abandon the 10-week quarter system in favor of spending 14 or 15 in their classes – as [the] University’s Academic Senate has begun formal discussions on the possibility of converting to a semester system.
Nexus Should Focus on Integrity, Representation
I want to commend our elected Associated Students Legislative Council for taking a stance against the Daily Nexus. By proposing and later retracting their proposal to freeze the Nexus’ funds, they showed they are both responsive to students and accountable.
Controversial Poster Wrongly Likens Rape, Fees
Every April for the last six years, Students Stopping Rape, Men Against Rape and several other organizations have jointly hosted a weeklong campaign against sexual violence. Through this campaign, members of these organizations hope to educate UCSB and surrounding communities on how to prevent, create awareness and facilitate discussion about sexual violence.
Bicycle Safety Is No Small Matter on Campus
I want to applaud Mark Sanborn for writing such a fine letter addressing the bicycling issue that exists between UCSB students and the police (“UCSB Officers Devote Far Too Much Time to Bicyclists,” Daily Nexus, Jan. 26).
McCaw Got Served
Well, well. It seems UCSB has given a big “fuck you” to billionaire – and thus sexy potential donor – Wendy McCaw.
Crowd of 60,000 To Attend Annual SB Film Festival
With the beginning of Santa Barbara’s own International Film Festival yesterday, locals are rolling out the red carpets and, strangely, polishing their Khazakstani accents in anticipation of the star-studded guest list.
UCSB Fails to Keep Historic Streak
In a fast-paced game, the UCSB women’s basketball team narrowly missed extending its winning streak to seven with a 66-64 loss to Cal State Northridge. Santa Barbara (10-9 overall, 4-2 in the Big West) was merely seconds away from extending its all-time unbeaten stretch against the Matadors (9-10, 5-1 Big West) to 23 years.
Bush’s Speech Hints at Future Wars
In 2003, President Bush – with the tacit approval of most Democrats in Congress and the support of virtually every Republican – invaded Iraq. It was a quick and easy campaign against a nation and Iraqi military that had been ruined by more than a decade of sanctions.
Goleta Eatery Closes Due To Fire Damages
Kahuna Grill, a Goleta restaurant popular with UCSB students and community members, suffered damage in a fire that broke out early yesterday morning.