SB Event Stresses College Education
Sociology graduate student Chris Bickel said he has seen many of his friends disappear from his life. Speaking at the second annual “From the Barrio to Academia” conference to local high school students on Saturday, Bickel shared personal stories from his youth, including losing five friends before age 25.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the Daily Nexus print? The newspaper comes out Monday through Friday during the regular school year except on university holidays. The Nexus publishes only twice during Dead Week and once during Finals Week. Only two to three issues are published during the summer session, however, occasional online updates are made. Where can […]
The Dark Side of the Nexus
I can’t help but be amused by the fact that yesterday’s Nexus opinion page ran a story about how to beat drug tests on the very same page as James Baron’s letter to the editor complaining about what he called “the UCSB party-till-we-puke spin machine.” Personally, I preferred the weed column. I mean, I don’t […]
Plan May Bring Down Spirits at Parks
The Santa Barbara County Parks Dept. held a public hearing yesterday to debate the future of alcohol consumption at two popular local parks.
Tigers Maul UCSB at Home
UCSB’s Big West regular season title hopes took a devastating hit last night at the hands of the University of the Pacific. The Gauchos (14-5 overall, 3-3 in the Big West) couldn’t get anything going offensively until the game’s final two minutes, dropping a 71-58 decision to the Tigers (14-5, 5-1 Big West).
Army Against Cancer Needs Help
Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. They are two of the most world-famous athletes of all time, yet they both share one blemish on their resumes.
New Campus Buildings To Open Earlier Than Planned
Inclement weather at UCSB has not delayed construction underway on several multi-million dollar facilities on campus, all of which will offer housing, parking and better classroom organization on campus.
Gauchos Go to Overtime in Victory Over Aggies
The UCSB women’s basketball team continued to prove it is a force to be reckoned with in the Big West, as it defeated Davis in overtime to win its seventh straight game and remain undefeated in conference play.
Celeb Pseudonyms Disappoint the Fans
Nothing I’ve written has been as well received as the sports column I wrote that analyzed the best names in college football. Names like Sen’Derrick Marks and Lucious Pusey. I originally planned on taking the same approach to this column, but in case you hadn’t noticed, entertainers don’t exactly have a stellar track record of using their real names.