Failed Props Yield UC Cuts
With the rejection of Propositions 1A through 1E in Tuesday’s statewide special election, the University of California must deal with another spike in its ever-growing budget gap, officials say.
“Great Debate” Piece Proves Jesse Byrd Should Focus on Basketball
Being a huge sports fan, I am usually inclined to turn to the sports page in the Nexus first. Most of the time, I’m greeted very kindly by interesting sports articles or discussions on professional and college sports. But today when I opened the paper to the sports page to check out the discussion on the upcoming NBA Finals, I was surprised to find another article by Jesse “Byrdman” Byrd.
INTERVIEW: The Cool Kids
Artsweek writer Matthew Schmitt talks to The Cool Kids – a.k.a. Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish.
Nexus Wars Escalate
While the impending end of Spring Quarter marks a farewell to UCSB intercollegiate athletics, an enticingly dangerous extreme sport has just begun in the not-so-friendly confines of Storke Plaza.
Event Offers Sex Info, Activities, Free Condoms
Dildos, vibrators, whips and handcuffs adorned the Student Resource Building lawn yesterday for the annual UCSB Sex Affair, which cautions students against unhealthy sexual practices.
Campbell Hall To Host Reel Loud Friday
Finally legal and of age, the 18th annual Reel Loud Film Festival will fill Campbell Hall tomorrow evening. Each year, Reel Loud challenges local filmmakers and musicians to make a silent project on 16mm film stock and compose an original soundtrack to accompany the mini-masterpieces.
SB Honors Athletes, Coaches
[Editor’s note: Originally, the Nexus printed that Lindsay Gottlieb won women’s coach of the year, and it was omitted that Charles Sotudi won the Dare to Make a Difference Award. The Nexus regrets these errors.] Award Winners: Women’s Coach of the Year: Paul Stumpf Soccer Men’s Coach of the Year: Gregg Wilson Swimming Women’s Newcomer […]
Groups Protest Headline
Several university-affiliated organizations have taken offense at a headline published in the Daily Nexus in early April, alleging that it was hate speech concerning American Indians.
A Cross-continental Affair
Long ago, Barbara Lebow’s parents took a trip to Cuba. A photo of them taken there, in front of a tiled fountain with palm trees in the background, gave the playwright her first glimpse of the island. Nine years ago, stories from a friend who had recently returned from a trip to Cuba got Lebow’s mind started on a play she wanted to write. After years of exploration and interest, it was a walk on a Santa Barbara beach that brought it all together and created her new play, “La Niñera: The Nursemaid,” which opened last Friday evening at Hatlen Theatre.
Armchair QB
The Cleveland LeBrons lost at home? Oh my. Your move, Coach of the Year Mike Brown. I’m thinking you should refine your “Let LeBron do it” strategy. How about, “Seriously guys, fucking let him do it.” Brilliant!