Council Talks in Circles
Council members debated issues surrounding the role of the UC Student Association Foundation at last night’s four-hour Associated Students Legislative Council meeting.
Cool “Whip” Is Light, Frothy Film-going Fun ***
Drew Barrymore’s lifelong acting career has given her some keen insights into the film industry, and it’s for this reason that viewers should have a little faith in her abilities. Her directorial debut, “Whip It,” is adorably entertaining and slyly comical. Every once in a while, you really want the ending of a movie to be predictable, and this one delivers the goods.
New Restaurant Teases Patrons With Hot Meat
Not to call it a sausage fest, but Isla Vista’s newest eatery will have no shortage of wieners.
Fertile Flaming Lips Deliver Embryonic ****
The Flaming Lips’ latest record is Embryonic, a volatile collage of often paradoxical elements. This album of 18 tracks — split between two discs — is a study of oppositions: It comes across at once as retro and futuristic, regretful and playful and generally an inventive and important release from one of America’s most creative bands.
Philanthropists Help to Soothe Budget Woes
The Campaign for UC Santa Barbara — a fundraising effort started by the campus in 2000 to attract donations — has brought in a total of $548 million dollars since its inception. According to a press release, while the campaign’s funds for this year were down from the previous collection period due to the recession, […]
SolarCity Blazes Sun-Powered Trail
The Golden State is set to capitalize on all its sunshine with the construction of the world’s first solar-powered electric car corridor.
New Kids on the Block
In a world where frozen yogurt shops are growing as omnipresent as Starbucks, it takes a gem like Sweet Alley to make you remember why frozen yogurt became so popular in the first place.
The Freshmen Disillusionment
Hey. You. Take a quick break from thinking up your Halloween costume and think about this: It’s the middle of Week 2. I just wanted to remind you kids because, well, it’s time you settle in and, quite honestly, your fervor tires me.
Capitol Center To Close
The University of California Center at Sacramento is shutting its doors due to a lack of funding, but officials say the program could potentially resurface in a different UC setting.
Rivalry Returns to SB
This year, the Mustangs started off the season with high expectations but faltered against a tough nonconference schedule. However, they may have found their groove of late and are off to a 2-0 conference start. The Gauchos, meanwhile, are a top-10 squad riding high on a 3-0 drubbing of national powerhouse Indiana on national television. But you can bet the farm that both teams will come out fired up and ready to give it their all.