Column Faulting Liberals for Racial Divides Misses Mark
I still can’t make up my mind about Cameron Williams’ column (“Not All Alike Fight for Similar Causes,” Daily Nexus, Feb. 1). While I agree that the ever-increasing deployment of euphemisms in place of the harsh realities they replace only serves to desensitize our society, I cannot accept the notion that somehow the so-called “liberal fascists” are leading this charge.
Fire Dept. To Provide Disaster Tips to Locals
This weekend, Santa Barbara firefighters are offering local residents a chance to relearn how to stop, drop and roll.
Gauchos Prepare for #18 Boise
The #73 UCSB men’s tennis team will play three tough matches this weekend, including a clash with #18 Boise State in today’s home opener.
Wednesday Hump Succeeds in Providing Safety Instructions
I’m doing something today that I never thought I’d do: I’m praising the Wednesday Hump. For the last 6 to 7 years, I’ve read this weekly column and usually come away pissed off, frustrated or embarrassed.
CSNI Freshmen Course To Focus on Big Brother
A new course will soon offer students a three-point perspective on public surveillance by fusing science, sociology and engineering.
Juiced to Break the Record
Bud Selig seems to be quite the apathetic man. He skirted the steroid issue and now he is refusing to shake Bond’s hand if he breaks Hank Aaron’s record.
Shoebat Paints Unflattering Portrait of World’s Muslims
I experienced two conflicting emotions after attending the UCSB sponsored lecture by self-proclaimed former terrorist Walid Shoebat, titled “Inside Terror Confessions of a PLO Terrorist.”
Student Strike Against War Calls for Change of Policy
When I walk around campus I keep seeing these yellow posters calling for a student strike against war on Feb. 15. Apparently, that means we’re not supposed to go to class and instead show up at the Pardall Tunnel at 1 p.m. How is that going to stop the war?