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The Daily Nexus has picked up a new blogger! Hop on over to www.dailynexus.com/dnb to check out political blogger Blaise Vanderhorst’s first post, on how to fix California’s downward spiral.

While you’re there, check out Michael Takahara’s post about football and sex and Micael Kemp’s advice on how to apply for jobs.

Regents Agree to Ease Access to UC

The full University of California Board of Regents implemented two initiatives yesterday designed to ensure equal access to an affordable UC education.

Institute Bestows Funds to UCSB Stem Cell Center

UCSB’s Center for Stem Cell Biology and Engineering received $1.2 million from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to train graduate and post-doctoral students in stem cell biology and engineering.

Google Earth Adds UCSB’s Marine Maps

Modern-day Magellans can now explore the world’s oceans from the comfort of their desktops thanks to contributions from UCSB researchers to the newest version of Google Earth.

Web Site Caters to I.V., SB

Last year two Santa Barbara City College graduates created SBmenus.com, a free Web site devoted to connecting users to the best local spots for dining and drinking.

A Busload of Fun

Remember how yesterday I said Michael Phelps’ weed smoking would impact the children and stuff? Turns out it happened quicker than I expected. Apparently some cops found 9,210 pounds of weed in an abandoned school bus in Texas. This would hardly be news if it were a VW bus, but a school bus? Clearly our […]

The Curious Case of David Fincher

“You kind of wonder if I should [have] been in therapy more regularly,” director David Fincher cracked to an appreciative audience Friday night at the Arlington Theatre after seeing a couple clips from his filmography run. This sort of humorously self-deprecating statement and view of himself and his work as gleefully deranged was typical of Fincher’s remarks during the course of the two-hour event.

Titans To Get ‘Domed Up

Last weekend UCSB was toppled by Cal State Bakersfield for its first loss in 10 games, and let’s just say the Gauchos are looking to take their frustration out on someone. That “someone” might end up being Cal State Fullerton, as the Titans come into the Thunderdome tonight trying to upend the home squad.

Wasting Away Again in Mad Dogaritaville

Last Thursday I was skidding down Del Playa Drive with some very BUI-deserving friends, when one hellraiser of a babe came streaking past us waving a 40 of King Cobra in the air and acting generally batshit crazy. Obviously wanting to get caught up in that particular brand of slurricane, I corralled the young woman […]

Regents To Make Applying Easier

The UC Regents’ Committee on Educational Policy passed two action items yesterday in an attempt to guarantee students access to an affordable UC education.