Step Dance Celebration Honors Black Culture
Amid hits thrown down by DJ Bad, dance troupes stomped the Lagoon Lawn yesterday in front of a roaring crowd to celebrate the annual Black Culture Week.
Offended Faculty Member Regrets Outburst at Event
Editor, Daily Nexus, The Nexus on Tuesday accurately described my reaction to David Horowitz’s characterization of a Palestinian “scarf” as “terrorist headscarf,” (“Horowitz Speaks on Religion, Terrorism,” Daily Nexus, May 13). I am writing this letter to publicly express what I already said immediately following the event to co-organizers of the event and others in […]
UCSB Seeks Runaway Win in Big West Tournament
For most of the UCSB track and field team, their season ends this weekend. Today and tomorrow, the Gauchos will be competing against the same conference rivals they have seen all season, as the Big West Conference Championships represent the culmination of a rigorous season for some, or the stepping-stone to the NCAA National Championships.
Sheriff’s Dept. To Check Sobriety of Goleta Drivers
Adding to the reasons not to get behind the wheel drunk this weekend, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Dept. will be hosting a sobriety checkpoint in Goleta this Saturday night.
Recent Slurs Show Lack of Sophistication at University
Editor, Daily Nexus, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” Martin Luther King, Jr. once said. It seems that less than half a century after Dr. King gave his life in dedication to this noble credo, we students have forgotten the foundation for his words. It seems the pedagoguery and fear-mongering of one inept […]
The Seven Deadly Seniors
Mike Zuanich After joining the Gauchos as a junior transfer last season from El Camino College, starting left fielder Mike Zuanich has brought the power to the middle of the order, clubbing five home runs last year before blasting 12 this season from the cleanup spot. His 12 long balls lead UCSB and are good […]
Board of Regents Approve Fee Hike Despite Protest
Los Angeles – Fifteen student protesters – including two from UCSB – were arrested at UCLA yesterday, following the University of California Board of Regents’ approval of system-wide fee increases in student tuition and registration.
Finding I.V.’s Nemo
I’ve always noticed that there are just certain people you see everywhere. You’ll see them drunk at a party, you’ll see them reading the Weatherbox in class and sometimes you’ll be squished next to them on Bill’s Bus.
Wet, Hot American Summer
It’s summertime and the living is easy. Kegs are pumping, and everyone who went to see “Harold & Kumar 2” is still high. But, somewhat-disappointing sequels aside, the summertime blockbuster season is just barely beginning. Sure, “Iron Man” flew into theaters a few weeks ago, and “Speed Racer” cruised onto the big screen last weekend, but that’s just the first taste of what promises to be a sumptuous summer for cinema.