‘Lydia’ and the Connection to an American Dream
With the tempestuous social climate of the early ’70s being so reminiscent of current events, the Flores family illustrates the real, pertinent struggle of immigration and finding identity — a struggle still occurring today.
Rec Cen Opens up Recreational Drug Use Room
“Wait, they don’t already have this?” said second-year English major James Thompson. “Then, yeah … I’m totally stoked!”
The Friday Review: Drunk by Thundercat
On Thundercat’s whimsical cacophonic trek through the land of Drunk, he has had a little too much liquid courage and finally lets out the thoughts that a sober self pushes to the back confines of the mind.
Students Meet Under Storke Tower to Rally Against ‘Dirty Oil’
Around 40 students from several environmental clubs rallied Thursday under Storke Tower to protest dirty oil and show support for environmental health.
Spending for All Arts Programs Cut by the UC System
This decision cuts UC spending for all arts programs and is effective immediately.
‘Get Out’ Conveys a Message Within Horror
The film always maintains a lighthearted and entertaining demeanor, but its acknowledgement of the issue of racial microaggression and even the principle of eugenics is something to stop and think about.
Shy Girls and Culver Provide Warmth for Perfect Park
With a Lorde-like hand motion, Vidmar from Shy Girls truly immersed himself in the essence of atmospheric music.
BADBADNOTGOOD Bring a Spectacular Show
Although BBNG may be characterized as a jazz band, the boundaries of their sound do not by any means fall within the traditional confines of jazz as a genre.
Stop! Hammer Time
With the hopes of discovering how individual neural cells react to impacts, researchers in the mechanical engineering department at UCSB are working on developing the world’s smallest hammer.