Students, Community Celebrate Planet at Earth Day Festival
Forty years ago an oil spill off the coast of Summerland sparked the modern environmental movement, and local residents kept the spirit alive Saturday during Isla Vista’s Earth Day Festival.
Chats With Iran Won’t Work
For those of you who haven’t heard, Iran has turned its nuclear power plant program — established, ironically, by the U.S. in the 1950s — into a nuclear bomb program. The country had concealed its nuclear activities for 18 years in breach of its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. While he has denied the claim that they have been making nuclear bombs for several years, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says that he only seeks peaceful resolution. This does not sit well with the United Nations. They view the creation of a nuclear program for exactly what it is: a violation of several treaties and a threat to peace throughout the Middle East.
SB Takes Series, Falls in Finale
The Gaucho offense flexed its muscles in Davis this past weekend, punching out 40 hits over a three-game span to achieve its second straight Big West series victory.
Candidates Test Waters for 35th Seat
Though still a year and half away, the race for the 35th District State Assembly seat is heating up as two former political allies prepare to square off.
Boris on Boys, PMS and Dinner
Last weekend, I went home for my Grandpa Boris’ 85th birthday party. When it came up in conversation that I was an advice columnist, Grandpa insisted that he answer the questions this week because “you wouldn’t know good advice if it crapped in your eye.” I was hesitant at first because he’s a senile communist, but it was his birthday, so how could I refuse?
UCSB Assaults Washington
After beating Washington State and Eastern Washington in Pullman this weekend the UCSB women’s tennis team ended their regular season 15-5, winning four consecutive matches – six of their last seven – going into the Big West Championships.
Device To Impact Disease
UCSB researchers have successfully developed a device with the potential to revolutionize treatment of Type I diabetes.
Trash Inspires UCSB Artists
Trash took center stage this weekend as several environmentally-minded student films premiered in Embarcadero Hall alongside art pieces constructed of recycled party waste.