Bond Is Back… ***
James Bond movies are supposed to be fun, escapist and entertaining fare that pass in one ear and out the other without a great deal of consequence and with a great deal of snappy one-liners, smoking hot women, cars that gearheads get tumescent over and plenty of shaken-not-stirred martinis.
A.S. Debates New GE
Following a lengthy discussion concerning an environmental General Education requirement, the Associated Students Legislative Council voted down a bill in support of research on the new requirement during the council’s last meeting of this school year.
He Said, She Said: Night vs. Day Drinking
Friday morning. As the sun ascends over Isla Vista, a mist that smells of wet grass and stale beer wafts through Del Playa Drive, and I — I am pouring myself a Jack and Coke.
C’mon, Get Happy ****
Poppy (played in a beautifully nuanced performance by newcomer Sally Hawkins) is an optimistic person. She is a 30-year-old elementary school teacher and lives a somewhat carefree life in London with her friend Zoe and her younger sister Suzy.
Art Imitates Life ****
Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman’s characters have always been insanely neurotic and self-obsessed, but his directorial debut, “Synecdoche, New York,” takes the unrelenting self-examination to new heights.
Respect the Sexy Ladies
Just to warn you up front, I’m choosing to put the kink on the shelf this week in an effort to clear up a misconception that surprisingly still exists.
Join the Club
While sandwiches may seem like a customary lunch option, the grinder has had a drawn-out and impressive history with its unnatural ability to please both royalty and peasantry. The modern sandwich gets its name from John Montagu, England’s fourth Earl of Sandwich. Legend has it that the Earl, miffed that eating meat with his bare hands got his playing cards greasy, slammed some in a couple slices of bread. History was made, and everybody from picnickers to college students on a budget would be forever in his debt.
Return of the Fantom
The Fantom of the ‘Dome will make his long-awaited return to the Thunderdome tonight to help the Gauchos battle #1 University of North Carolina. The Fantom has been UCSB’s basketball mascot for the last 17 years, and despite graduating in 1994, being a full-time high school teacher and a father of three, the Fantom still makes time to root on the Gauchos.
The Joys of Grammar
Athletes (and Bob Dole) have completely stolen the third person away from the rest of us. “T.O. is just looking out for T.O.” You know what Terrell? The ‘human’s been using that particular method of speech since before you were born. But fine, have it your way. It’s time to bring back the first person plural. We believe in the ‘Royal We.’