Nexus Quickies
The UCSB Faculty Research Lectureship honored David Awschalom as the 2008 Faculty Research Lecturer, the highest honor presented to professors campuswide.
NBC’s Lineup Saved With Power of ‘Rock’
At the conclusion of my “American Idol” column last week, I wrote the following words: “The 2008 Idol crown appears to be Michael Johns’ to lose.” Shows what I know. Two days later, Johns was eliminated, proving once again it’s better to be a hot chick than a talented guy, if you want to make it deep into the “Idol” season.
MSA Refutes Ad in Nexus Connecting Group to Jihad
An advertisement attacking the Muslim Student Association ran on the fifth page of the Daily Nexus yesterday, prompting the organization to call upon the UCSB administration and others for support.
Farewell, Warriors!
It’s officially over, Warriors fans. As much as the QB loves Baron, he’s glad order is restored in Cali basketball. Have fun watching the Lakers.
Student Alleges Wronged Record of Board Ruling
A dispute over a resolution supporting an environmental general education requirement took the stage at the Associated Students Judicial Council hearing yesterday in the case of Lambright v. Jackson.
Road Closure Affects I.V. Businesses
While spectators gathered to enjoy the Island View Classic as it spun around the Embarcadero Loop last weekend, many business owners in Isla Vista spent their Saturday worrying about the bike races’ effect on business.
SB Drops Series to Davis
In a wild weekend series that featured 61 runs, 84 hits and 18 pitching changes, the UC Davis Aggies got the better of UC Santa Barbara two times out of three to claim the top spot in the Big West. The Gauchos (23-11 overall, 6-3 in the Big West) took Friday’s game one in an impressive showing, winning 9-2, but the Aggies (23-11, 5-1 Big West) struck back with high-scoring wins on Saturday and Sunday.
What’s In a Name?
Students, beware! If you are an active member of the UCSB community, you might want to reconsider your involvement in any campus club or organization. It might make you popular or, even worse, cause you to win an election!
Nicki’s Nifty News:
Thanks to that All American Rejects video) and, well, everyone in the world already knowing about it, I’m sure you’ve heard of PostSecret. Frank Warren created the blog three years ago as a sort of experiment. People write their secrets on a postcard and send them to Warren. The authors of the secrets are completely anonymous. Every Sunday, Warren updates the blog with about 20 new secrets.
Kissed From a Rose
So I was sitting/passed out by my front door Friday night when two toolish-looking guys walked past me, and, I kid you not, one of them was telling a story about how he played Seal songs the night before to set the mood during a hookup session. Personally, I could care less what people out […]