Underdogs Are What Keeps The Sports World Turning
I wonder why I like watching people who are bigger, faster and stronger than I’ll ever be try their damnedest to put a ball into a hoop, or hit a ball with a wooden stick, and I wonder how a face like Kobe Bryant’s becomes synonymous with the city of Los Angeles.
Green Chef Contest Lets Students Showcase Culinary Skills
Sustainably minded UCSB students will be channeling their inner “Iron Chef” tonight while competing in the quarterly Green Chef contest, a student-run sustainable cook-off.
Santa Barbara Allocated Funding for Transportation Projects
Caltrans approved over $31 million for Santa Barbara County last week as part of a statewide allocation to improve transportation and create new work opportunities.
Commencement Speakers Cancel in Solidarity with Employee Protests
Some University of California commencement orators have canceled their speeches in support of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ protest of salary reductions.
Local Suspect Could Face Death Penalty in Stabbing Case
Santa Barbara resident Adrian Robles will appear in court today for allegedly stabbing UCSB alumnus and former Daily Nexus photographer Robert Burke Simpson.
UCSB Student Hired as Executive Director of Planning Association
The UCSB Citizens Planning Association hired graduate student LeeAnne French as their new executive director this month.
Americans Should Beware the Dangers of Extremism
There exists a natural inclination in the hearts of Americans to cure all perceived ills with the strongest antidote available.
Conservatism Provides Answer to Budget Dilemma
As the United States faces unparalleled budget deficits and insurmountable national debt, conservatism is the only political movement in this nation attempting to reign in spending and control the budget
Medical Robot Puts Doctors in Two Places at Once
Local health care firm InTouch Health received $10 million in new investments this month to improve its robotic telecommunications device that allows doctors to observe patients via webcam.
Competition Encourages Video Games Promoting Health
Instead of putting on sofa weight and developing carpal tunnel in their thumbs, gamers can now apply their digital leisure time towards maintaining a healthier lifestyle.