Only Idiots Antagonize Officers
Nothing ruins your day more than cruising down the road and suddenly having red and blue lights pop on behind you. That sinking feeling gets even worse when you slow down and try to wave him around you so he can get that other guy going faster ahead of you. But no, the cop doesn’t […]
Political Columnists Misconstrue Facts on Net Neutrality
Steven Begakis and Jamie Silverstein demonstrated a serious lack of integrity and disregard for representing the facts. As individuals, they betrayed only their gaping ignorance. Net neutrality is not some political “scheme” (nor is it capitalized) but rather the principle that all legal content on the Internet ought be accessible to all Internet users. The […]
Daniel Tosh Mouths Off
Daniel Tosh became a standup comedy hit with his crude style and offensive jokes, but you probably know him from his new TV show, “Tosh.0,” where he riffs on viral Internet videos. I recently caught up with Tosh via telephone interview in anticipation of his April 24 appearance at the Arlington Theatre.
Old School Boston Ballin’
It’s sad, really. Kind of like watching an old boxer, great in his heyday, taking that last bout to extend his career farther than it should really go. The Celtics, my friends, are a present day reality of that old pro, fighting desperately to the finish, carrying all the combined baggage of countless aging stars […]
Festival To Honor Victim
Juggling aficionados will gather in Robertson Gym this weekend to commemorate the life of a former UCSB student and raise money for the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center.
Scholar Publishes Book
UCSB Black studies and sociology professor George Lipsitz recently released a book detailing the life and legend of African-American cultural icon Johnny Otis.
Rising Star To Appear in SB
The name Janelle Monáe might not sound familiar yet, but the neo-soul funk artist is no doubt forging herself to be the next big thing in music.
It Really IS “Kick-Ass” ****
Have you always wanted to be a superhero? Well, if you weren’t already trained to be one by age 11, you might reconsider after seeing “Kick-Ass,” the newest and hippest action-adventure flick of the season.
A.S. Council Affirms Human Rights Proposal
Associated Students Legislative Council members passed several bills during their five-hour meeting last night.
Elvis Costello Plays the Arlington
When Elvis Costello took the stage for his sold-out show at the Arlington Theatre last Wednesday, he found himself surrounded by nearly a dozen artfully placed guitars.