Extravaganza 2008
A thick cloud of smoke hung over Harder Stadium’s infield, where a crowd of students, community members and out-of-towners gathered for UCSB’s 10th annual Extravaganza music festival.
Rock and Politics Combine in Local Band’s Quest for Success
Spawned from the squalor of Del Playa Drive, Isla Vista band and Extravaganza 2008 opening act Out of State is striving for more than just rock ‘n’ roll glory as it aims to gather funds for cyclone-ravaged Myanmar.
War Crime Charges Beckon for Bushie
Here’s a hypothetical situation: Obama is elected president by a sweeping majority in November after a long and arduous campaign against John McCain. George W. Bush quietly leaves office and Obama is sworn in.
Hollands Gives Rotation Saturday Edge
The Gauchos had to wait an extra year to get him in uniform, but when he was called upon to be their number two starter this year as a redshirt freshman, left hander Mario Hollands proved that he was more than worth the wait.
X’08 Interview: Nas
Read Artsweek’s Full-Length Interview with the Hip Hop Legend
EPA Anticipates End of Oil Spill Cleanup Project
More than six months after Greka Energy Co. spilled 86,000 gallons of crude oil at its Bell Lease facility, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is nearing completion of its cleanup efforts at the site.
Left Said, Right Said: I Now Pronounce You…
Marriage is one of the oldest institutions known to mankind. Its roots are religious as well as legal, and efforts to redefine the union to encompass gay and lesbian couples have been predictably noxious and impassioned. But few civil rights victories come easily.
Ronaldo
Christiano Ronaldo got bailed out! The QB can name at least 10 Gauchos who would have hit the shot to seal
Chelsea’s win. Where’s Drew McAthy when you need him?
X ’08 Interview: Hellogoodbye
Hellogoodbye began when Forrest Kline created songs in high school on his computer. With its synth-infused melodies, sappy lyrics and penchant for teasing college journalists, it’s clear that the group has not strayed too far from its teenage roots. Then again, it would be foolish to expect maturity from a band that chooses Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! as a title for its debut album. Artsweek managed to get some good stories out of Forrest, keyboardist Jesse Kurvink and bassist Travis Head.
Physics Professor Presents Diamond Research
UCSB physics professor David Awschalom revealed his award-winning research plan to the Academic Senate yesterday, unveiling the potential role of diamonds in the supercomputers of tomorrow.