Stringent Laws Designed to Serve Communities and Minimize Bias
Ahhh, spring in Isla Vista! There is nothing like cruising down Del Playa Drive and enjoying the cool breeze under the warm sun as I listen to the waves crashing upon the cliffs.
Life Without Depth, Dynamics Results in Dead-End Future
For as long as I can remember — and yes, I’m counting those intermittent college nights that might be a bit fuzzy — I’ve been conditioned to believe that all good things come to those who wait; that those infinites of patience and perseverance will bear the fruits of success.
“Simple Math”: Somewhat Satisfying
With two albums already under their belts, Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra decided that with their third album, Simple Math, it was time to finally have — wait for it — an orchestra.
‘On the Verge’ of Something Great
In a world where people will line up to buy gadgets that display human ingenuity at its finest, and still complain about their lack of features, Eric Overmyer’s brilliant play “On the Verge” restores the fascination with small discoveries and immerses its audience and characters in a wondrous fantasy world known as Terra Incognita, brought to UCSB now by grad student/director Clareann Despains.
‘Goblin’: Not Quite the Greatest Rap Album Ever
Tyler, the Creator is tough to get a handle on. He complains about being misunderstood but seems almost to revel in the inability of the mainstream to know what to make of him and OFWGKTA as a whole.
SB Goes Back to Bach
Before Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber there existed Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach was the king of the Baroque period, composing over 1,000 compositions before his death at the age of 65.
‘Water for Elephants’: Inviting but Shallow
Director Francis Lawrence’s latest release, Water for Elephants, views much like a circus performance: a pleasure to watch despite its inherently flawed execution.
Fareed Zakaria and Eric Schmidt Wow the Arlington
Fareed Zakaria and Eric Schmidt spoke at the Arlington Theatre on Monday in what I would call the single most relevant and interesting discussion I have ever seen during my time at UCSB.
‘Thor’: Superhero Template 101A
It’s no secret that I love superheroes—or at least, it isn’t now. I have gone to every midnight showing for every superhero film since X-Men (yes, including Ghost Rider and…ugh…Elektra). That means I was compelled to see Thor no matter what. But it doesn’t mean I was going to like it.
Current Council Convenes for Last Spring Meeting
Associated Students Legislative Council instated an expansion of the A.S. Emergency Loan program during last night’s final meeting before government turnovers.