Grading the GreenScreens
UCSB’s GreenScreen program is one more step in the film & media studies major’s recent emphasis that links cinema with environmentalism. The four films, more than two quarters in the making, premiered last Saturday evening to a rather passionate audience in Embarcadero Hall.
Endorsement: EVPLA
OF ALL the candidates for all the positions, this was the most qualified set of people we talked to. We’d like to see Clay Carlson, Ashley Day and Hazel Putney stick around A.S. because all of them are quite competent, especially when it comes to local issues. That being said, we choose Clay for EVPLA […]
Assaults Provoke Rally
In response to an alleged hate crime committed in Isla Vista last month, students and faculty members will convene in the Arbor today for a “No on Hate” rally.
Northridge Avoids Sweep
An unusually blustery day at Campus Diamond kept the Gaucho brooms in the closet as visiting Cal State Northridge avoided a series sweep against the UCSB softball team with a 4-2 victory Wednesday afternoon.
“Dance Dammit!” Soars Over Expectations
as a backdrop. Up front, several dancers tore off their pea coats to reveal orange and blue outfits designed by Jessica Chernicki.
The synth-filled glitch pop of Múm combined with the contrast of styles made for a subtle piece that mused almost obsessively on the frustration with routine and ignorance.
Endorsement: Student Advocate General
THE STUDENT Advocate General is essentially a lawyer for students when it comes to university-related issues like cheating, plagiarism, infractions that take place in the dorms, etc. This person has to be extremely educated on campus regulations and, because this position is only two years old, must be someone with experience in the Office of […]
SB Strives to Be Big West’s Best
Another regular season has come and gone for the UCSB men’s tennis team, which finished 8-12 on the season, including 3-2 in conference. As the team’s veterans know, and as younger players will soon find out, the regular season has always been a warm-up for the Big West Championships. This Friday, the #4 seed Gauchos will take on #5 seed UC Davis to begin the journey to defend their Big West title for the fourth year in a row.
Neil Young: An Old Dog With Some Pretty Crappy Tricks *
Upon first listening to Neil Young’s new album, Fork in the Road, one gets the feeling that the artist was on a personal quest to find the most unexciting ideas and lyrics and lump them together as an album. Neil Young’s new album is about cars. More specifically, it’s about electric cars.
Endorsement: Internal Vice President
THE INTERNAL Vice President has to be the nerd of A.S. The IVP runs Legislative Council meetings and has to know Roberts’ Rules of Order like the back of his hand. The president needs to be able to look to the IVP for support and guidance when tough decisions come up. The biggest nerd — […]