Strummer’s Saga

Any music fanatic or self-proclaimed punk knows the phrase “the only band worth knowing” can only refer to one group – the Clash. The Clash, which formed in 1976, revolutionized rock ‘n’ roll, and lead singer Joe Strummer was as much responsible for that revolution as other rock ‘n’ roll greats.

Friends To Hold Memorial Today for UCSB Grad

A memorial service for Anne Napier, a former UCSB student killed last Friday after she was hit by a car, will take place today at the Montecito Country Club.

Learn How To Say Enough is Enough

So at what point do we realize that maybe enough is enough?

Good things, when taken in excess, have definite negative side effects.

Personally, I’m addicted to movies. Good ones, bad ones – it doesn’t matter. You can tell me it was the worst movie ever and I will want to see it even more. But at what point is it too much? Maybe it was when I sat through a Tara Reid movie marathon. Or worse, when my wife frustratingly announced my daughter’s first word: “Shrek.”

Flu Shots Hit the Road For Patients

Local flu shot distributors have a new approach for administering immunizations this year, taking a cue from In-N-Out Burger by delivering drive-thru shots to make the process quick and mostly painless.

Five Frank Fixes for Program Boards Floundering Ways

I’m a little upset. No… I’m really upset.

On Saturday night, I planned to go see one of my favorite underground emcees – Sage Francis – at the Hub. I get back from work, hop into the shower, jump into new clothes and bike my ass over to the middle of campus.

Over the Rainbow

If Kid A is a dark forest filled with spooks and witches and OK Computer is “Groundhog Day” at a dive bar somewhere in Arizona, then In Rainbows is that mysterious city in the clouds you look for every time you’re on a plane ride home. It’s both legendary and beautiful.

CalPIRG Stresses Dangers of Debt

In an effort to prevent students from entering into large credit card debt, the UCSB chapter of CalPIRG tabled at the Arbor yesterday as part of its Truth About Credit campaign.

Wild West

Kanye West is back with his third album in four years, and he wastes no time announcing, “This is my dissertation / Homie this shit is basic / Welcome to graduation.” And so we descend into one of the most forward-thinking, challenging hip-hop albums in recent memory.

A.S. Shoots Down Candidate Over Alleged Bias

Following a three-hour debate concerning allegations of bias, racism and homophobia in regards to an Associated Students attorney general candidate, A.S. President Stephanie Brower rescinded her choice for the position at last night’s Legislative Council meeting.

Write Stuff

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