Union Receives More Benefits in Negotiations
The UC Office of the President reached an agreement with the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees union that will raise salaries and expand benefits for 20,000 of the organization’s employees. The contract provides a 3 percent wage increase for UC service workers and patient care staff for 2011-2012 as well as a […]
Gauchos Fall in Five Sets
Up 2-0 and one point away from sweeping UC Riverside, the UCSB women’s volleyball team was unable to put away the Highlanders on Saturday. “We played scared, tentative after the third game,” Head Coach Kathy Gregory said. “We should’ve put that third game away but we didn’t and that’s what happens.” The Gauchos fell to […]
UCSB Wins First League Home Game
Entering the day winless in conference, Sunday’s 2-0 victory over visiting Riverside proved to be exactly what the UCSB women’s soccer team needed to bounce back after a heartbreaking start to Big West play. Junior midfielder Erin Ortega scored the go-ahead goal in the 50th minute to give the Gauchos their first conference win, improving […]
No. 5 Gauchos Edge Out Tritons in SD
The No. 5 UCSB men’s water polo team capped off its nonconference schedule with a 10-8 victory over No. 9 UCSD on the road Friday night. The Gauchos improve to 12-6 overall and remain at 0-1 in conference play. The Tritons, on the other hand, suffered their third consecutive loss and drop to 11-6. “We […]
UCSB Falls in Final Seconds to Cal Poly
A foul call, penalty kick and game winning goal within the final 30 seconds provided a dramatic finish for the most recent chapter of the UCSB-Cal Poly rivalry series this past Friday night as the Gauchos were upset by the Mustangs 2-1. “It’s something where you have to be able to finish the game when […]
Dow Program Fosters Innovation
The Dow Chemical Company recently awarded a $15 million grant to UCSB’s Materials Research Laboratory for a new research institute that will allow students to utilize Dow facilities and learn from the company’s researchers. Students will meet Dow researchers, visit the corporation’s facilities and conduct research to experience industrial studies firsthand and foster collaboration between […]
A.S. Employee Explains Events, Expresses Frustration
The Daily Nexus has written several defamatory articles regarding my actions with one of the student employees that I supervise. I will point out that the reporter never contacted me to ask if these were indeed actions I have taken. I have never threatened to terminate anyone from employment in the 20 plus years that […]
Fraternity Dog Looking to Settle Down, Try His Paw at Love
Let me start by saying that I am the house dog and a proud member of the Pi Omega Omega Pi fraternity. I love all my brothers and I know that one day those guys will be the groomsmen at my wedding. In fact, my boy Parker will probably be my best man. However, sometimes […]
UCSB Volleyball Team Raises Money Selling DNA to Aryan Brotherhood
Statewide budget cuts have put pressure on almost every department of UCSB. Even our most successful sports programs have recently found themselves strapped for cash. But, by a stroke of luck, the UCSB volleyball team was approached by Barry Mills, leader of the white supremacist gang the Aryan Brotherhood. Mills told reporters that his organization […]
Gauchos Hit Road to Face Rival Cal Poly
The leprechaun might be missing tonight, but the green and gold will still be in abundance when the No. 13 UCSB men’s soccer team travels north for the first of two regular season games against rival Cal Poly. “[Cal Poly] has been a difficult place to play for a variety of reasons,” Head Coach Tim […]