Former PLO Member To Lecture
Self-proclaimed former terrorist from the Palestine Liberation Organization Walid Shoebat will speak on campus tonight about the current situation in the Middle East and his violent experiences involving the conflict.
Students Unite Against Genocide
For over three years, the Sudanese government has systematically supported a brutal killing campaign of its own people in the Western region of Darfur. Government-sponsored militia groups, known as Janjaweed, have destroyed villages, raped women and murdered civilians.
Group Contests Land Approval
The serene and scenic Las Positas Valley has recently become the fighting ground for a land dispute between the City of Santa Barbara and the local environmental group Citizens Planning Association.
Just Do It
The QB is appalled that the Bulls fined forward Tyrus Thomas for saying he was only interested in money. No athlete is in it for the money; just ask Lebron what he thinks about Sprite.
Minimum Wage Piece Lacks Solid Research
I am writing in response to Courtney Stevens’ column (“Liberty Belle: Minimum Wage Raise Not a Blessing,” Daily Nexus, Feb. 6). This column was based largely on fallacies and assumptions. The fact of the matter is that the minimum wage has not changed in over ten years.
Women To Perform Local Artist’s New V-Day Play
Santa Barbara theatergoers can look forward to seeing 13 women present heartfelt lectures about their vaginas on stage this year – in addition to the local annual performances of “The Vagina Monologues.”
Daily Nexus Cartoon Stereotypes U.S. Jews
I was troubled by Simon Estrada’s “Think” cartoon in Monday’s Daily Nexus. The Jew – depicted with a big nose, wearing a kippah, glasses and sidelocks- echoes anti-Semitic cartoons that appear daily in the Arab press.
Program Set To Improve Equipment
The Disabled Students Program is planning a substantial upgrade for its technology systems in hopes of giving its students easier access to new educational resources.
Nexus Misses Chance to Cover MCC Event
Last Friday, the comedy troupe Chicano Secret Service performed a new piece, “Preemptive Strike (On the Varrio Streets of your Mind)” to an overflowing audience at the MultiCultural Center Theater.