More Like Miniature Gold

Tiger Woods has won six of his last seven PGA Tour events, but lets see him match the QB’s streak of 12 straight wins on the Bay Area Under-17 Miniature Golf Tour. That’s one record that’s never going to be broken…

Duck Hunt

R.I.P to the duck that dropped dead right outside the Nexus office two nights ago and lay there awkwardly for almost 24 hours before being picked up by a man who I can only hope worked for janitorial services.

Nicki’s Nifty News: Don’t Read This Alone

I have a confession: I am into ghosts.

Cyclists Race in SB to Combat Cancer

The sixth stage of the third annual Amgen Tour of California will arrive in Santa Barbara tomorrow morning, bringing with it 131 professional cyclists and sponsored relief for cancer patients.

Organic May Just Be a Veggie Tale

The word organic has traversed in and out of the American lexicon for decades – each time coming out with a seemingly fresh definition. Science geek’s aside, today organic is associated with an environmentally friendly way of producing food that is healthier. The strict definition for organic crops says they must be grown without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizer or hormones. For animals, it means they must be raised without the use of growth hormones or antibiotics.

UCSB Washes Over Pacific

It’s been three months now, and the UCSB women’s basketball team still can’t be touched. With their win streak now hitting 14 games, the Gauchos have eliminated every Big West competitor and are now making their case for being one of the best UCSB teams ever, with a 12-0 mark in the Big West.

Comics

Falling in Love with the Parisian Rain

There’s a dead little yellow rose outside my rain-stained windowpanes. I’m glad it’s raining today, because it’s Sunday. Nothing is ever open on Sundays. When I first got off the plane, I was ready to explore Paris, see the sights and parle with the people. A week later, it hits.

Pool Repairs To Relocate UCSB Aquatic Teams

Students taking a dip in the Recreation Center pool may find themselves competing for lanes with the UCSB swim and water polo teams over the next two months.

Student Braves the I.V. Housing Jungle

Housing – it’s a jungle out there. There are quite a few choices for us Gauchos. You can try to be a Resident Assistant and get your housing paid for, which is a pretty sweet deal. The only problem with trying to become a R.A. is you don’t find out whether or not you are accepted until near the end of February, which pretty much means you’ve fucked your chances of any and all good housing in Isla Vista. Or you can try and live in an apartment or house.