Campus Financing Reports Donations
The Office of Development’s “Campaign for UCSB” project received nearly $35 million in private donations during the 2010-2011 academic year. The drive to encourage funding from alumni, individuals, foundations and corporations brought in almost $10 million less than the $44.5 million collected last year, though alumni donations increased by $1 million. Though private endowments decreased […]
Contentious DUI Arrest Reviews Police Methods
The Santa Barbara Police Department is reviewing the case of a suspect who was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence, after several witnesses claimed the arresting officers used excessive force. At approximately 9:40 p.m. on Friday, Officer Aaron Tudor pulled over 50-year-old Santa Barbara resident Tony Vincent Denunzio in Loreto Plaza on Upper […]
‘High End’ Housing To Open This Fall
L.A.-based ICON general contractors and Chicago-based construction company Campus Acquisitions are developing the empty lot on the corner of Trigo Road and Embarcadero del Norte for a new multi-use student housing project. The property — previously occupied by Mexican restaurant Super Cuca’s — will feature a 6,000 square-foot facility consisting of 21 residential units and […]
Professor Considers Result of Libyan Leader’s Death
Former Libyan head of state Muammar Gaddafi was killed under uncertain circumstances near his hometown of Sirte last Thursday. Christopher McAuley, an associate professor of black studies, spoke to the Daily Nexus about the implications of Gaddafi’s death. News outlets worldwide announced Colonel Gaddafi’s capture and death on Oct. 20, depicting the fallen leader’s […]
Google It: André Grandt’s Path to UCSB
From an epiphany-inducing visit with his sister in Arizona, to a last-minute international showcase in Germany and subsequent back-to-back national championships in Texas, junior men’s goalkeeper André Grandt has trekked an unusual path to the oceanside campus of UC Santa Barbara. “It all started from Google,” Grandt said. Think about that next time you need […]
Raiders Take a Step Back With Palmer Trade
In Madden franchise mode, it is frustratingly difficult to trade for a future first-round pick. Those things are valuable building blocks for a team, even if they only contain future value. Successful football teams are built through successful drafts. Through six weeks of the season, the 4-3 Oakland Raiders were on a roll. Head Coach […]
Explore Beyond the Vortex of Drunkenness: Break Out of I.V. and Into the Wild
Not to be completely obvious, but we live in a unique environment. Isla Vista crams around 12,000 students into two square miles filled with endless Snappa, fine eateries, carnal pursuits and good ol’ fashioned American debauchery. All of these qualities are as accessible as it gets, and all of this became an immediate reality when […]
Halloween: Keep It Local, Keep It Safe and Avoid Peeing-in-Public Tickets
Students of UCSB, Halloween 2011 is quickly approaching. For you freshmen, you’re probably chomping at the bit to finally get to experience Halloween in Isla Vista … and for you seniors, you’re probably over all of the shenanigans and trying to book your tickets for Escape From Wonderland. Whatever the case may be, whatever […]
There’s No ‘I’ In Team; And It Really Doesn’t Matter What Team You’re Playing for Anyway
There are a lot of good things about threesomes. You get to find out what your friends are really like in bed, you can actually live out the experience you already lied to your friends about having and, if you steal someone else’s outfit afterward, you might get some real use out of it. But […]
Local Business To Hold Contest
Isla Vista’s Coffee Collaborative will host a pumpkin-carving contest tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m. to judge sculpted squashes in several categories and award various prizes to those which have been chiseled to perfection. Contestants are encouraged to bring pre-carved or un-carved pumpkins to the store’s 6560 Pardall Road location to enter their gourds in […]