Locals Voice Support for Immigrants
“Fed up, can’t take it anymore,” shouted the 75-person crowd that paraded from the Pardall Tunnel to Storke Plaza yesterday. Confused cyclists swerved off the bike path to avoid the mass, which marched to commemorate May 1, International Worker’s Day.
Don’t Siesta, Have a Fiesta at Local Mexican Eateries
Pass the salsa and gorge on guacamole to begin this weekend’s Cinco de Mayo festivities early at Santa Barbara’s authentic Mexican restaurants.
Point and Match
Nothing turns the ‘mate on more than a good, illogical argument leading to the ‘human’s mind being twisted around willy-nilly like a monochromatic Rubik’s Cube.
OSU Squelches Gauchos’ Rally
After two closely fought games against Cal Poly this weekend, the UC Santa Barbara softball team found itself in a similar situation Monday for the third time in three days.
Screw Definitions; Ditch the Labels
“I don’t have to make the choice, I like girls and I like boys!” Peaches climbed up the stage as the crowd went crazy, dancing and cheering on her refusal to choose.
Locals Voice Support for Immigrants
Cries of “¡Si se puede! ¡Si se puede!” rang down State Street yesterday, as nearly 500 people — hoisting both an American flag and an image of “Our Lady of Guadalupe” — marched through Santa Barbara demanding immigration reform and recognition of migrant workers’ labors.
Angels vs. A’s: The Santa Barbara Pickle
It’s a debate that’s constantly being argued all around you, in dorms, frats, bars, even the secluded Daily Nexus sports office. It’s a question that epitomizes the NorCal/SoCal clash: A’s or Angels, Angels or A’s. Which side of the 805 do you come down on?
Ignorant Americans Should Accept Imams
Near the end of last year, six Muslim imams – one of whom was blind – were traveling from Minneapolis to Phoenix on US Airways. Before boarding they prayed in the terminal, as many Muslims do fives times a day.
UCSC-Hatched Plan Helps Newborn Falcons
Springtime is here and has brought with it the birth of a couple good-looking chicks – two baby peregrine falcons were discovered last Friday on Santa Barbara Island, the first of their kind to successfully hatch on the island in over 50 years.
What We Do for Surf
Zachary King, a 2003 UCSB film studies alumnus, makes it a point to read the Daily Nexus online – daily.