New Law Is Senseless, Endangers Living Beings

Dear UC President Mark Yudof,

I’m writing in response to Jessica Mullen’s article (“New Law Shields UC Scientists” Daily Nexus, Oct. 1, 2008.)

Sir, quite frankly, the response to this problem from the legislative standpoint is ridiculous.

UCSB Research to Examine Role of Religion in Politics

A team of UCSB researchers is spearheading a new project examining the resurgence of religion in contemporary American society, and its role in presidential politics.

Frats, I.V. Partiers Add to Community Atmosphere

Editor, Daily Nexus,

Max Battaro is right on a number of things (“Isla Vista Has Lost Its Spunk,” Daily Nexus, Sept. 28). I was a freshman in 2000. I had to leave UCSB and am now returning to finish, and it’s a completely different I.V. Del Playa Drive used to be so crowded that Sabado Tarde and Trigo were slammed with people from Thursday to Sunday. A degree from UCSB told employers you could get things done regardless of your environment. The locals didn’t cause most of the problems; it was the dumbass friends visiting, and that’s who was most likely to run afoul of the I.V. Foot Patrol.

Students Gather to Stop I.V. Plan

As the Isla Vista Master Plan gets under way, a group of UCSB students has launched a grassroots effort to fight I.V.’s planned cosmetic surgery.

Column Provokes Debate

During the first meeting of the school year, the Associated Students Legislative Council discussed a Daily Nexus opinion piece and passed a resolution condemning hate crimes.

Escape From I.V. – The Extreme Edition

Editor’s note: Jimmy Fremgen, the “Escape from I.V.” columnist, really escaped – to London. He will be writing a weekly online column, “Escape from I.V.: Extreme Edition,” documenting his foreign adventures.

The Wheels of the Bus

Well, summer is officially over. The kids have roared back into Isla Vista and taken over the dorms. Flocks of students are patronizing the various restaurants on Pardall Road and Embarcadero del Mar, cars are lining the streets as far as the eye can see and suddenly the neighborhood is feeling a little bit crowded.

Flower Guy Gets Fresh Start in I.V.

The floral oasis that once brightened the foyer of the University Center is no more.

A Walk Down Dirty-Talk Lane

The first week of school is a sex columnist’s dream. You may think I’m referring to the hoards of mini-skirt-clad greek hopefuls prowling Embarcadero del Mar in search of a dick to complement their pledge pins, but it’s so much more than that. I’m talking about the raw, animal arousal that goes on behind closed […]

SoCal Powerhouses Collide

For the most part, UCSB and UCLA have a very lopsided history. The Bruins have dominated the Gauchos year in and year out and boast a 30-2 series record. Based on that statistic alone, one might think Santa Barbara men’s soccer could be in for a rough time when they head down to Westwood on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.