Part-Time Dick Drake Simo Investigates Isla Vista in Dan Wesolowski’s New Mystery Novel
Isla Vista is a Dionysian college town known for its babes, booze and excess.
Vikram Chandra’s New Novel is All About Intrigue – Indian Style
The literary establishment hasn’t yet given pride of place to tales of policemen and criminals, perhaps with good reason.
Artsweek Calendar for April 5, 2007
Thursday 4/5: Check out the award-winning documentary “Manufactured Landscapes” at Campbell Hall tonight.
Modest Mouse / We Were Dead Before The Ship Sank / Epic
Modest Mouse’s newest album, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank, is one of those albums that inspires love and hatred at the same time.
Galatic Forces
The ‘human brought a movie back to Blockbuster last night.
New Buses To Lower Smog, Noise
Santa Barbara unveiled its new fleet of hybrid buses yesterday, which officials promise will reduce air emissions, conserve fuel and even come equipped with that “new car” smell – for the first few rides, at least.
We Call It ‘Belle Notte’ at These Santa Barbara Eateries
Spring is in the air in Santa Barbara, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with fresh pasta primavera and other Italian fare.
Gauchos Grab Third at ASU Invite
The #12 UCSB women’s water polo team showed great strength and power last weekend, as they finished third overall at the ASU Invitational behind first-place #11 Arizona State and second-place #5 San Diego State.
Prevent Loneliness on Sexile Island
Now that Spring Break is over, the vacation can finally begin. Spring Quarter is to students as, well, spring is to any kind of animal – time to hump and make some babies.
Journalist Gives Up Film, Gains Freedom
UCSB alumnus and journalist/blogger Josh Wolf was released from jail yesterday after spending 223 days behind bars for refusing to hand over video footage of a riot to authorities.