Health Care Column Shows Flaws, Ignorance

I’m not sure whether I should characterize Mr. Begakis’ column (“Obama’s Health Plan Ignores Human Nature,” Daily Nexus, May 13) as flawed, offensive, willfully stupid or some Frankenstein-like combination of all three.

Campus To Cut Classes

Looming budget restraints may force certain UCSB departments to offer fewer courses during the 2009-10 academic school year.

He Said, He Said, He Said, He Said –An NBA Conference Finals Debate–

Thus far, the 2009 NBA playoff Lakers have been a kind of Jekyll and Hyde story.

New University Housing Receives Green Award

According to the U.S. Green Building Council, UCSB’s San Clemente Village is now the largest, most sustainable housing facility on any college campus in America.

He Said, He Said, He Said, He Said –An NBA Conference Finals Debate–

While many would consider Cleveland’s Sherman-esque march through the East as proof of superiority over the Magic, I’m going out on a limb and calling Orlando in six.

Apple Store Draws Crowd Downtown

The Apple Store opened its much-anticipated State Street location this weekend after the Jesusita Fire caused a weeklong delay.

He Said, He Said, He Said, He Said –An NBA Conference Finals Debate–

Cleveland’s hiatus between the semifinals and the conference finals could either be a blessing or a curse – the Cavs could either be well-rested and fresh come May 20 or rusty from being out of practice.

Jealous Ex Sends Local to Hospital

A 23-year old man was stabbed several times by his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend while anchored at sea Sunday.

Armchair QB

Anybody else get really sick of ESPN shoving that Spike Lee “joint” about princess Bryant down our collective throats this weekend? Seriously guys, Kobe’s not Jordan. People liked Mike.

Hate Crime Bill To Include LGBT

California assembly members Pedro Nava and Mike Eng are calling on the United States Senate to expand the current definition of a federal hate crime to include offenses against the LGBT community.