A Blitz-ful Experience ****
In the early 2000s, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs burst onto the indie/alternative/punk/art garage rock scene with its debut album, Fever to Tell. The New York trio’s debut featured a unique sound that it continued to rely on in its sophomore effort, Show Your Bones.
UCSB Smoked By Missed SC Greens
The UCSB men’s golf team was handed another disappointing finish this week, as tough conditions and injuries contributed to a 70-over-par 910, good enough for 10th place in the Western Collegiate, which was held at Pasatiempo Country Club in Santa Cruz. Despite finishing 45 shots back of tournament champion University of Oregon, Head Coach Steve […]
Grants Offset Student Fee Increases
Nearly 24 percent of UCSB students will benefit from the increase.
A Cloudy Forecast *****
Although “Sunshine Cleaning” may share some DNA with popular indie hit “Little Miss Sunshine,” the films could not be more different. While “Little Miss Sunshine” follows a dysfunctional family with humor and bizarre situations resulting in a somewhat satisfying conclusion, “Sunshine Cleaning” makes no such attempt. The film includes all of the components necessary to […]
Renowned Writer Visits UCSB
Political journalist and best-selling author William Greider will lecture on the effects of current U.S. economic policy in Campbell Hall tonight at 7:30.
A Monstrous Monstrosity *
“Monsters Vs. Aliens.” Stop and think about that for a minute. Monsters. Versus. Aliens. If that title doesn’t give your inner 10-year old boy a seizure of awesome, I don’t know what will. Think about the bizarre hilariousness inherent in such a high-concept, absurd idea. Now stop. You’ve just experienced more entertainment, creativity and thought […]
I.V. Beach To Fill With Floaters
The first weekend of the quarter is always a busy one, and this quarter will be no exception with both Floatopia and the annual Isla Vista Joint Rolling Contest on the schedule.
Council Unseats Member
The Associated Students Judicial Council reaffirmed their decision to remove a council member from office during last night’s six-and-a-half-hour long A.S. Legislative Council meeting.
Freeganism: Slightly Rotten, Completely Free
Rising sharply above a rust-stained receptacle, the pungent scent of decomposing produce, rancid milk and putrid French loaves signifies dinnertime for a few trendsetters in town.