TV Journalist Debates Politics on Campus
CBS Senior Political Correspondent Jeff Greenfield will critically analyze the media coverage that accompanied the 2008 presidential elections in Corwin Pavilion today.
Batsheva Dance Co. Comes to SB
The Batsheva Dance Company is based in Tel Aviv and was founded in 1964. Its members consider themselves ambassadors of the Israeli artistic community. Some people believe that Batsheva is a ploy to give the Israeli image a facelift and represent them in a cultured western light during a time of spreading anti-Israeli sentiment. This theory is probably true, but can they cut a rug or what? It is true that the company is partially funded by the Israeli government, but for a country to fund the arts, especially its most renowned dance company, is not abnormal, but commendable. Though there was no civil friction at this performance, others have been met with signs bearing slogans like “[X] people killed in [Y]: This is no time for dancing.”
A.S. Examines Finances, Health
Associated Students Legislative Council assembled last night for the final time this quarter, discussing topics ranging from finances to student health.
Fro-Yo Honey Some Love
So fellas, it’s past midnight on a random weekday, and you and your lady friend are jonesing for some delicious sweets. Maybe you’ve got the munchies… or the drunchies. I won’t judge.
Gays, Allies Protest Prop 8
UCSB activists and queer rights advocates from across the state are en route to San Francisco today as part of a unified movement to overturn Proposition 8.
Survive Your Sexual Drought
It’s almost that time of year, Gauchos. The clouds part, the cerulean sky smiles and shirtless skateboarders run down campus pedestrians with a little extra rigor in their roll. Springtime is near! So, why all the glee? One word: Twitterpation. Co-eds are so sprung on each other that lust oozes out of their pores. And […]
Gauchos Net Nationals Bid
The UCSB men’s roller hockey team won the Western Regional Tournament this past weekend, earning a bid to the National Tournament on April 1 through 5. This is the first regional win for the Gauchos (16-6-2) in nine years. The players were ecstatic with the result and look to keep the momentum rolling.
UC Students Act To Retain Affordability
Over 300 University of California students lobbied Assembly members to pass the College Affordability Act at the state capital this weekend.
Sasha Grey Speaks Out
Editor’s Note: This letter was submitted to us by Sasha Grey, the porn star and soon-to-be lead actress in Steven Soderbergh’s newest film, “The Girlfriend Experience.” Having starred in over 150 adult films, Grey won the “2007 AVN Award” for Best Three-Way Sex Scene for her role in the film “Fuck Slaves.” Musically involved as […]
Doubles Point Defines Weekend Wins
Although it might be too early to tell, the UCSB women’s tennis team might have found the formula they need to take the doubles points against their Big West foes, sweeping San Jose State 7-0 on Saturday at the Robertson Gymnasium Courts and beating Cal State Northridge 5-2 in the North Valley.