Kingsley Proves “Yes” is Just Long Enough
On Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, “Yes is a long time,” a theater and dance production written by Sibyl O’Malley and directed by UCSB faculty member Mira Kingsley, opened for a three-night run at UCSB’s Hatlen Theater. The production chronicles the surprisingly true story of a father, mother, and son whose lives are changed after a […]
UCSB Perseveres, Beats No. 3 Akron in OT
Being on the wrong side of a 20-game undefeated streak was not something the UCSB men’s soccer team wanted to leave the field with last night. Instead, the Gauchos put away three goals — including an overtime game-winner by senior midfielder Luis Silva — to upset the No. 3 Akron Zips at Harder Stadium. “As […]
Conference To Discuss Environmental Issues
UCSB will host the first annual South Coast Sustainability Summit next week at the Loma Pelona Center for organizational representatives, local government officials and campus faculty and administration to discuss the conservation of local resources. The summit will focus on four main issues — energy, transportation waste and water management — and feature a series […]
The Detroit Lions Get Their Roar Going
The Detroit Lions have been the doormat of the NFL for pretty much my entire adulthood. The last time this recent laughing stock of the league made the playoffs was in 1999, 12 years ago. The Lions are now 4-0 for the first time in 31 years, tied atop the NFC North with the Green […]
Green Advice for Green People: The Fantasy Tight End Boom
Before I get into what I really want to talk about today, I’d like to take just a little bit of time to point out what a strange football season we’ve had so far. In the last three weeks, there have been three unbelievable comeback victories, two of which involved the Buffalo Bills. Last week, […]
UCSB Environmentalists Expose Sustainability’s Sexier Side
Well, I’m glad that you ignored the title of this article informing you that this is not the Wednesday Hump and that, unfortunately, you’re an entire day late for the article you were truly hoping to peruse. Perhaps you just have some time to kill in the UCen between classes, or maybe you’re truly happy […]
If Not Adam and Eve, Who Were the First Humans to Conceive?
This Week’s Question: If not Adam and Eve, who were the first humans to conceive? This question doesn’t really seem relevant to our readership, as I doubt most of the people interested are bible-literalists, so for that, I apologize. Additionally, I do not feel qualified to give a true answer to this question, as […]
A Glass A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Red wine has been fabled as the heart-healthy and weight-reducing drink. We’ve all heard the old adage, but is it true? To an extent, research does support the rhyme. Studies have shown that wine boosts your body’s defenses, guards against some cancers, boosts estrogen levels and preserves memory (obviously beneficial with midterms fast approaching). When […]
Get the Skinny on Fat Mo’s
If you are looking to go big and burg hard this fall, look no further than Fat Mo’s Burgers and Car Wash. Granted, the Car Wash part only comes in a few times a year to raise money for charity, but the specialized burger menu should keep you satisfied until then. Mo’s offers a narrower […]
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
The Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room on the wharf in downtown Santa Barbara offers the exquisite complexities offered by our mountain range combined with the beauty of our California beaches. Home to the Conway Family Wines, the Room offers an entrancing 360 degree view of the Pacific coast, the Channel Islands, Santa Barbara Harbor and […]