Student Wishin’ for Florida and Michigan
Dear Sen. Barack Obama and his supporters,
As a supporter of Sen. Hillary Clinton, I would like to congratulate you on your recent win in North Carolina and your near comeback in Indiana.
SB Looks to Steal Series From Dirtbags
It is do or die for the UC Santa Barbara baseball team (30-17 overall, 9-6 in the Big West) this weekend, as they travel south to face Long Beach State (28-17 overall, 9-6 Big West) in a must-win series as they try to stay in the running for the conference title and gain recognition for NCAA regional selections.
Officials Arrest UCSB Employee for Theft, Fraud
A UCSB staff member was recently arrested in connection with a series of fraudulent laptop purchases worth a combined total of $9,976 to allegedly help pay her ailing mother’s medical bills.
Airplanes in Flight Provide Some Afternoon Delight
Last Tuesday, I found myself at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport walking behind Andrea Read, owner and chief flight instructor of Spitfire Aviation Flight School. It seemed like just a normal walk across concrete until we passed behind a plane readying for takeoff and I was hit by the prop wash.
Gauchos Get Ready for Big West Championships
The Gauchos once again have the Big West Athlete of the Week, and once again will be splitting up to compete in two meets this weekend.
City Officials Delay Planning Decision
The fate of the Naples property remains undecided as Santa Barbara County Planning Commission opted Wednesday to postpone their decision concerning the Transfer of Development Rights program until next month.
Coachella Festival Delivers A Weekend of Satisfaction
Editor, Daily Nexus,
Cassandra McGrath’s account of Coachella 2008 (“Indie Oh No,” Daily Nexus, May 1) is undoubtedly skewed.
Gauchos Finish Season on the Road
With its postseason hopes still alive, the UC Santa Barbara softball team hits the road for its final weekend of the regular season play and a crucial one at that.
Iraq Development Plans Show Skewed American Priorities
Editor, Daily Nexus,
I recently read an article regarding a new development plan in the Green Zone of Baghdad, Iraq.