Good Morning, Sunshine
As any Isla Vista resident knows, waking up in less than perfect shape is just a consequence of life by the beach. Whether you spent your night strutting down Del Playa Drive, barhopping down the streets of downtown Santa Barbara or sleeping face first in a chemistry textbook, college life can leave you a little depleted by the time the sun rolls over the horizon. While you’d be better off finding a cure for that hangover headache on WebMD, a remedy for your Saturday morning hunger pangs is hardly unattainable in Santa Barbara. This week, let On the Menu whisk you away to a world of fruit, toast and hotcakes that is sure to prep even the hungriest of Isla Vista residents for an afternoon, sustenance-induced siesta.
Study Finds I.V. Areas Suffer High Theft Rate
If you live in Isla Vista, odds are you’ve had something stolen from your house, a recent study claims.
NFL Playoff Preview: Wildcard Edition
Jets v. Bengals Fresh off a Dirty Sanchezing from Rex Ryan’s boys, Ochocinco and friends have a difficult task ahead of them. Defensively, the Jets are superior with dominating lines on both ends and one of the best cornerbacks in the game to shut down the receiver formerly known as Chad Johnson. Fortunately for Cincinnati, […]
Student Struggles Through Single Day Without Cell Phone, Friends
I use my phone a lot. And not just for communication. I use it to know what the time is, I use it for entertainment, I even use it so people don’t come up to me when I’m walking around campus and ask me to sign their petitions. It is an extremely vital tool in my life, which made my decision to go phone-free for a day a major struggle.
Students Fail to Pass Calculus
UCSB professor Charles A. Akemann delivered failing grades to an extremely high ratio of students in his Math 3A and 3B courses last quarter, leaving many students scrambling to retake the introductory courses.
Assorted News and Notes
After the success of September’s exhibition game between the Under-17 Mexican National team and UCSB at Harder Stadium, promoter Rudy Ybarra has set up another marquee match-up. This time around, it will be the U-23 Mexican National team versus its counterparts from Denmark. Both nations are competing in the upcoming World Cup, and this match, […]
Columnist Shops Local Store to Purchase Pleasure
When my English professor asked our class what we did over Winter Break, I kept my mouth shut. I wasn’t prepared to inform 38 strangers that I spent my vacation investigating Santa Barbara’s sexual delights.
Armchair QB
So, ESPN is creating a 3D network for 2010, starting with a broadcast of the World Cup opener. This is great and all, but will we need ridiculous 3D glasses to watch? And do they come in monocle form?
Campaign Targets DUIs
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept. made 228 DUI arrests during a 17-day period this holiday season.
Olmstead Takes Hiatus
The Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s top officer, Lt. Brian Olmstead, has taken an extended leave of absence in order to attend a training session at the FBI National Academy in Virginia. Sgt. Erik Raney took over for Olmstead in December and will continue to oversee the Foot Patrol station for the next three months. Raney […]