The 13th Weekly Photo of the Week

Singles tennis moves at a completely different pace from other sports. There’s only one player to focus on and only split-second chances to capture the action.

Nuglets of Wisdom: When It Comes To Your Stick, Size Doesn’t Matter

Let’s talk about your quiver. For those not familiar with the term, a quiver refers to the collection of boards that a surfer uses.

’Chos Look to Start New Streak at Home

In preparation for tonight’s home game against Cal State Fullerton, the members of the UCSB men’s basketball team spent time in practice yesterday rolling around on the floor, occasionally groaning, straddling white padded tubes between their legs.

AQB: The Bernie Madoff Defense

Bernard Madoff defended Mets owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon the other day, claiming “they knew nothing” about his Ponzi scheme. Fine, but…

A Love Affair With Ink

There’s no doubt that tattoos have meaning. What that meaning is, however, can differ immensely from person to person.

Columnist Misinforms on Mephedrone

Dear Nexus, I’ll begin by wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day, and proceed by saying, “EW.”

Regent’s Charges Surface

University of California Student Regent Jesse Cheng was arrested for sexual battery last year on Nov. 4, according to the Irvine Police Department.

Sarah Palin Stands Guilty of Incivility

Sarah Palin abused her right of free speech! She published a large U.S. map on the internet that targeted Tucson, Arizona, with a rifle cross-hair site and a circular target on the face of Congresswoman “Gabby” Giffords, who was later shot in the head in Tucson.

Feminist Misconceptions Marginalize Mutual Pleasure and Sexual Equality

What does a feminist look like? Is it a dirty, Birkenstock-wearing, peace, love and happiness hippie with hairy armpits and a hairier bush? Why do we have this image of what feminism might mean?

U.S. Officials Assess 2012 Obama Budget

White House officials held a conference call yesterday to discuss the potential effects of President Barack Obama’s proposed 2012 budget on the education sector.