Armchair QB
The QB thinks its entirely plausible that the cops roughed up Cedric Benson because he effed up their fantasy football seasons, not because he was drunk. 3.4 yards per carry? Are you kidding me.
Weed Withdrawal Affects Perspective, Puppies Alike
A trip to the emergency room a few nights ago has led me to the realization that I owe my innards a little spring-cleaning. Diagnosis: Gastritis, most likely from excessive alcohol consumption in conjunction with severe side effects from anti-inflammatory medication. Solution: Prescription antacid medication in correlation with painkillers. More importantly: No alcohol, no spicy foods, no acidic drinks and … NO SMOKING!
Suddenly Salman
Fortunately for UCSB and the local literati, esteemed author Salman Rushdie graced Campbell Hall on Sunday afternoon, May 4. Rushdie was formally introduced and interviewed by Time contributor and fellow novelist, Pico Iyer.
Flash Mob Announces Annual Extravaganza Lineup
For the uninitiated, a flash mob is a sort of secret event where a select few are told to gather and perform some zany act of hilarious consequence at a random place and time. On Wednesday, students trickled in bit by bit to Storke Plaza; newspaper in tow, waiting for the clock to strike 12, for this was to be their moment of glory, participating in the flash mob organized by Associated Students’ Program Board as a means of announcing the Extravaganza 2008 lineup. As I watched like a little schoolboy from the sidelines, two individuals approached the plaza in what can only be described as “colourful spacemen” attire; one with a blue helmet and one with a red helmet, each wearing a rather vibrant outfit seemingly picked up from the local thrifts store. Think “Speed Racer” meets “Apollo 13.” They too proceeded to delve in to their favourite student newspaper, calmly awaiting their cause. They were going to have some fun.
Steeling the Show
Let’s be honest. “Spiderman” was very cheesy. Tobey Maguire crying is a very funny sight. Kirsten Dunst is not that attractive. “X3” seriously lost its way by the end, after promising so much. And “Iron Man”? Do you remember a little film called “The Rocketeer”? “Iron Man” is kind of like that. On steroids.
Pregnant Pause
The newest edition to the recent slew of pregnancy comedies, “Baby Mama” stars Tina Fey as Kate Holbrook, a career woman who (much like real life) occupies a position of power in a business run mainly by men. Trim, snappy and bespectacled, Kate is a neurotically organized, wealthy single gal until the day she begins to see babies gurgling at every turn. Kate is suddenly envious of her sister (Maura Tierney), who has a horde of filthy lil’ cuties. Kate is, of course, overwhelmed at age 37 with baby fever, but cannot reproduce due to her unfortunately T-shaped uterus. What to do?
The Lineup
1. Internationally-renowned tenor Salvatore Licitra is known for his skillful command of great works by Verdi, Puccini and more. See him performing live at the Granada on May 8. The concert, which features piano accompaniment by Warren Jones, starts at 8 p.m. 2. Award-winning photographer Joel Meyerowitz recently released a book entitled “Aftermath,” featuring full-color […]
R.I.P. Judge Lodge
Despite all the time we spend listening to our instructors during our time at UCSB, I really think that it’s quite a rare thing for them to actually make a dent in our lives. Judge Joseph Lodge, who passed away on Monday, was the exception to this rule. I rarely talked to him in person, […]
Toy Provides Some Good Vibrations
If you thought the VCR was a relic of the past, I’ve got news for you. Not only does the VCR provide you with hours of cheap entertainment, but once you turn it on, it can get you off.