Missed Connection

I’ m more than a little creeped out by the missed connection about someone at the Nexus. At first, I thought it was about me. After all, I am an insightful and amazing writer, and yes, I am indeed cuter than two pandas. But alas the lurker wrote to a girl, and everyone knows I’m […]

A Little Gassy

I know this town has a fantabulous bus system, but when you have to go to work, to school, to work number two, back to work number one and then home in one day, riding the bus can be a pain in the ass. Considering it takes a half hour to get downtown from UCSB, not to mention waiting time or bus switches, riding the bus is out of the question for me.

The Next Generation of Beach Games

After spending nearly all my free time over the past four years at the beach and in the sun, I’ve partaken in pretty much every sand sport there is around. I’ve even found a way to injure myself in most of them, so I know the ropes.

Advertisement Creates Hardship for Muslim Students

Terrorism, in the modern sense, is violence against civilians to achieve political or ideological objectives through creating fear. Last time I checked, that was the accurate definition. Last Monday, an ad was published which created a lot of confusion and fear in our school, especially for the Muslim student community.

Parties in the Street

Green and blue T-shirts take over the entry to Pardall Tunnel as advocates for Student Voice and O.P.P. campaign to passing students at booths Monday. Voting on GOLD for both the campus and Associated Students elections began Monday at 8 a.m. and will last until Thursday at 4 p.m.

Owie, I Bumped Into Love

I was wandering through the Arbor yesterday afternoon, headphones on, *NSYNC* blasting, when I heard a teeny voice offer me something. Oooh, free stuff. I tore a headphone off and looked at the guy.

Duran Slugging Her Way Into Record Books

Through all the ups and downs of the 2008 UCSB softball season, there is one individual on the team who has been quietly writing her name in the record book.

Unwanted Libertarians Crash the Party

Third parties in the American political system annoy the crap out of me. I mean, sure, you have the right to join any political party you choose, but come on. Of all the third parties out there I take issue with, Libertarians aggravate me more than anything.

Limits, Taxes on Wheat Increase; SB Prices Rise

Local restaurants and on-campus eateries are feeling the crunch from growing grain prices and, as a result, many are being forced to pass the cost onto consumers.

Hot Mess

Dear Facilities Staff…