The Housing Trap
The reality of living in Isla Vista is that housing is often imperfect and hard to improve quickly.
Freedom From Government Not Enough
Reading the “Left Said, Right Said” opinion pieces in the Nexus today, I was appalled at conservative columnist Ben Parish’s thoughts on the state of our union.
Scientists Lead Lecture
Nobel Prize winner and UCSB alumna Carol Greider will discuss advances in cancer prevention and treatment tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in Corwin Pavilion.
Right to Privacy Only as Good as Ability to Conceal
It may be surprising to some people, but for some reason I don’t get invited to a lot of parties in Isla Vista. Maybe it’s because I still think Van Halen and ZZ Top are hip.
Meningitis Claims Life of Ph.D. Student
Recent Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Ph.D. recipient Sugely Ubaldo Chaidez died in Dallas, Texas on Jan. 5 from bacterial meningitis.
A.S. To Hold Service For Tuscon Shooting
University members are holding a candlelight vigil at UCSB tonight to honor the victims of the Jan. 8 shooting in Arizona.
The Dilemma: Typical January Fare
Welcome to January, moviegoers! This is the month where Hollywood’s finest release their most shameful work, allowing them to spend the rest of the year making up for it while us reviewers pick at their doodie like ravenous flies.
Budget Crises Spark Debate in UC System
The UC Board of Regents discussed the proposed state budget and the undergraduate application review process during yesterday’s meeting at UC San Diego.
Gaucho Pride and Prejudice
The last time a South American saw a tortilla could have been in a Mexican soap opera. And having been to both Argentina and Brazil, I can guarantee you that they are not served anywhere.
“The Green Hornet” Is Totally Decent
Although “The Green Hornet” suffers from bouts of identity crisis and lack of restraint, it manages to utilize its leads to create an often-hilarious action-comedy that brings something original to the superhero genre.