Turning Japanese
Here in the United States, we seem to think of ourselves as one of the most prosperous nations in the world. With an impressive GDP, a relatively high standard of living and undoubtedly the most obese people per capita anywhere, excess and success seem to be two of America’s strongest suits. Yet no matter how much we may succeed in such distinctive areas, there is one country that masters us in videogame technology: Japan.
Clinton Settles Debt With UCSB
Campus officials have confirmed that Hillary Clinton’s campaign has repaid the $11,112 she owed UCSB following her January rally.
Freedom Center Explains Controversial Advertisement
In February 2008, the David Horowitz Freedom Center asked 100 chapters of the Muslim Student Association, including the one at UC Santa Barbara, to sign the Declaration Against Genocide.
A-Rod
Once a month until he retires, A-Rod is going to pass some great player on the all-time homerun list. Who cares? Not the QB, until he passes Barry.
If Your Mother Only Knew
Rahzel – arguably the world’s greatest beatboxer – provided some absolutely dynamite entertainment last Friday at The Hub. And that would have made for a fine night on its own, but the lucky few who made an effort to attend were treated to a rather unique MC Battle tournament as well, judged by the beatboxer himself.
Wake Up Early, Take Your Vitamins, Die Prematurely
There are a few things that it seems society generally agrees upon, such as the idea that vitamins are good for you and early mornings are a prime time for productivity. Well, world, I’m about to knock you off your rocker. As it turns out, multivitamins aren’t God’s medical gift to people and waking up before the sun might actually be harmful to you.
Democrats Pick Delegates to Go to Denver Assembly
The procession toward the selection of a Democratic presidential candidate continued Sunday, as California Democrats selected delegates from each congressional district to send to the National Convention in Denver.
What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been
“Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle” has become a cult classic in the college world, and now the film’s creators are coming out with a second installment of the baked-buddy-comedy franchise, “Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay.” Artsweek recently sat down with the film’s stars, John Cho and Kal Penn, only to discover how truly down to earth they are, despite their sky-high success on both the big and small screens.
Break On Through to the Other Side
Dancing robots, a world-renowned cellist and an Orwellian future with a Fosse flair were just a few of the pieces presented this past weekend at the UCSB spring dance concert, “Breakthrough.” Expertly choreographed and executed by UCSB students and faculty, each piece had a different feel while maintaining a connection through the medium of modern dance.