Leaving I.V. for Cape Town Culture
The customs officer at Cape Town International Airport said to me, “Well, young lady, you will like it here. I don’t think you’ll go back to where you came from.”
“Don’t Ask” Rule Stirs Controversy
Yesterday, researchers from the UCSB Palm Center revealed through Pentagon data that the U.S. military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy — which punishes gay members of the military for disclosing their sexual preferences — has a disproportionately larger impact on women in the armed services.
SB Hungers for Home W
After mixed results in the inaugural weekend of Big West play, the UCSB women’s soccer team returns to the friendly confines of Harder Stadium to kick off a four game home stand, beginning with matches against conference foes Cal State Fullerton and UC Riverside this weekend. The Gauchos (4-7-1 overall, 1-1 in Big West) are […]
Eisenhower Blunders Tied Obama’s Hands
A nuclear Iran is a frightening idea and it has been postulated that the blame for a nuclear Iran lies squarely in the hands of George W. Bush; however, to take this stand, one must ignore decades of Western meddling in Iran.
Ecological Session Reunites
The 11th Occasional California Workshop on Environmental and Resource Economics will attract experts from across the world to UCSB today and tomorrow.
Conservative Point Omits Several Facts
First off, let’s not try to imply that atheism is somehow inherently linked with authoritarianism. There are plenty of oppressive governments that are religious.
Sex Columnist Doesn’t Quite Measure Up
While the article in your Oct. 7 issue, “Racking up a Score — Not Really So Cool Anymore,” far exceeded the humor of Chris Alexander’s previous article, “Take the Back Door to Unexpected Pleasure” (Daily Nexus, Sept. 30, 2009) — I’ll take a surprisingly good pun over anything that uses the phrase “‘O’ face.”
Thursday Night Preview
What the fuck is Glee? I know of some garbage shows out there, I guess I just can’t get used to hearing 21 and 22 year-olds raving about said shows and quoting them like they’re classics. What I appreciate is a good ‘slap bet’ reference, and I’m always looking for a ‘that’s what she said’ […]
Mustangs Meet Their Maker, 1-0
There is no love lost between the UCSB and Cal Poly men’s soccer programs… none at all.
Officer Signa Fires Warning Shots as Year Kicks Off
It’s hard to believe the new school year has already started. Time to put away the sunscreen, surf board, ice-filled cooler and flip-flops and start gearing up for winter. Which, of course, in Santa Barbara means taking out the sunscreen, surfboard, cooler and fur-lined Crocs. Roughin’ it Santa Barbara style!