Santa Barbara Looks to Stay Undefeated in Conference

Despite two losses to #13 Fresno State earlier this week, the UCSB softball team will head into this weekend still perfect in the Big West.

Freedom in Amsterdam

“Amsterdam is Amsterdam” was all I could write on my postcards. It was also pretty much the only way I could describe Amsterdam.

Nexus Columnist Disappoints With Views on Study Habits

Editor, Daily Nexus, I cannot believe the Daily Nexus printed what I read on Wednesday (“Drinking Livens Up Homework Hell,” Daily Nexus, April 9): “study buzzed … take your test buzzed.” Of all the stupid, adolescent, immature advice that’s printed in this rag, you would think the editors of a university newspaper would draw the […]

Students Dive Elbow-Deep Into R.E.E.F. Education Outreach Program

In the most recent selection cycle for intern recruitment, 30 undergraduates were designated to serve as touch tank tour guides as part of the Marine Science Institute’s Education Outreach Program.

Preston Bids Adieu With Weekend Pair

It will be the end of an era for the #14 UCSB men’s volleyball team, as the Gauchos will say goodbye to four seniors and one head coach while facing their final two opponents of the 2008 season.

Hyperreality Challenges Gaming Future

Taking a peek at the current generation of video game consoles is like looking at the realized future of some science fiction novel from 30 years ago – it’s hard to believe we’re able to control something that looks so real.

World Leaders Convene for Justice

Mick Jagger’s former wife and the former president of Trinidad and Tobago are among the speakers who will participate in the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation’s “Future Justice Seminar” today.

Local Pros Bring Hoops Back to SB

For hoop fans yearning for more hard court action now that the UCSB men’s basketball team has wrapped up its season, the Santa Barbara Breakers will be playing their season opener tonight at the SBCC Sports Pavilion against the visiting Newport Beach Surf followed by a Saturday night game against the Hollywood Shooting Stars.

Language Barrier Challenges Exchange Student in France

Good day! How’s it going? I am called Krystal. What are you called? Wow. That is cool. I was wondering if you can give me directions? Yes, the France is very beautiful here.

UCSB Takes On Pacific in Battle of Winless

The UCSB women’s water polo team heads into this weekend’s match against visiting University of Pacific looking to pick up its first conference win of the season and its first win in 16 games.