The Giants Attack!

April 15, 2004 by

They've existed for 22 years, putting out consistently high-quality underground pop albums and helping people see the glory of geeky humor. They've put music on answering machines for callers to dial ...
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Women Tame Weekend Tides

April 12, 2004 by

The Public Safety Advisory Committee organized a surfing contest Saturday at Campus Point. Contest organizer Ginger Gonzaga said the contest was an outreach event and a display of feminine athleticism...
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N*E*R*D | Fly or Die | Virgin

April 8, 2004 by

Nerds are both easy and difficult people to enjoy. On one hand, they're smart and often creative. On the other, they are socially inept and sometimes uncomfortable to be around. This is an accurate su...
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Knock: Welcome to UCSB; Now Leave

April 6, 2004 by

Seeing the herds of casually dressed adults and bright-eyed youngsters making their way through campus, I feel threatened. I don't like these people. They bother me. I want to see them gone.
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Writer To Read Work on Campus

April 5, 2004 by

Luis Rodriguez, award-winning author and poet, will read selections from his works today at 4 p.m. at Campbell Hall. Admission to the event is free. Rodriguez is the author of five books, including tw...
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All Tomorrow

March 4, 2004 by

Like Frankenstein, procrastination can be destructive in its own lazy, easygoing way. Harnessing its raw, seductive power is difficult, but harness it you must. It's an art form. Got calculus to compu...
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Speaker Warns Against Future World Disaster

February 23, 2004 by

If someday soon, when wars break out over water and the price of cereal skyrockets, don't say Lester Brown didn't warn you.
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Knock: Don’t Waste a Vote on a Candidate With No Love

February 20, 2004 by

They don't care about you, those candidates for 3rd District supervisor. They just want your vote, and then you'll be thrown out like last night's beer bottles. Don't settle for such a shallow relatio...
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Capps Talks About Middle East Woes

February 20, 2004 by

Having visited Israel and Palestinian territories in early January, Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) came to UCSB Thursday to speak about the possibility of bringing peace to the region.
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Call It Whatever You Want; I’ve Got My Fish

February 13, 2004 by

At a party last weekend, a young man came out onto his balcony, which overlooked everyone, and held a condom above his head. He then loudly asked who wanted to have sex with him. There were no takers.
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The Romantics | 61/49 | Web Entertainment

February 12, 2004 by

The Romantics haven't released a studio album in 18 years, so you'll be forgiven for not knowing who they are. Their managers robbed them blind, and their biggest hit, "What I Like About You," is now ...
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Writings of the Chronically Brittle

February 6, 2004 by

A vast conspiracy exists against me; I'm convinced of it. I can't put my finger on a possible ringleader or a grand design, and I don't know what the intricacies of the plot are, but it's clear that t...
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Powell Talks About Race, Education

February 3, 2004 by

Journalist, poet and television personality Kevin Powell spoke to a crowd of nearly 100 people in Corwin Pavilion Monday night. Powell's speech kicked off the MultiCultural Center's Black History Mont...
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Democrats Forget the Number One Issue In Politics: Evil

January 30, 2004 by

Believing myself to be an ace political commentator, the following advice could very well make or break Democratic presidential campaigns. If you or someone you know is acquainted with any of the cand...
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Air | Talkie Walkie | Astralwerks

January 29, 2004 by

On the eve of their first tour, Air commented that the venues they performed in should be prepped in advance by covering the floors with mattresses and turning on soft colored lighting.
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