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August 26, 2009

All About Beer Pong

By John Greely, Admin

New to the game? Here's a handy how-to on the ins and outs of SB's favorite pastime.

August 26, 2009

Guide to Local Beaches

By Admin

One of the biggest perks of living and going to school in Santa Barbara is the nearby selection of beaches for surfing, tanning and hanging out between classes and on the weekends. Here's a somewhat helpful guide to som...

August 26, 2009

For the Love of the Game

By Matt Connolly, Admin

With a picturesque campus on the beach, wild parties raging through Isla Vista every night and hoards of smoking hot chicks gallivanting around in miniskirts, UC Santa Barbara sports have historically taken a backseat. S...

August 26, 2009

What To Do If You…

By Sheila Ganjian, Admin

Need to speak to an academic advisor? Need help writing an essay? Need to see a doctor? The Daily Nexus provides you with the "How to."

August 26, 2009

Dictionary of Dorm Life

By Niree Perian, Admin

So you're officially a collegiate scholar at one of the country's finest institutions, huh? Think again! You're not a true Gaucho until you've lived the dorm life. Now hold onto your morals and values - it's going to be ...

August 26, 2009

It’s Like Riding a Bike

By Kristen Peters, Admin

You've heard the rumors that the Gauchos get around. On bikes, that is. In an attempt to prevent you from being schooled on the bike path like the newbs that you are, here are a few navigational tips:

August 26, 2009

Meet the Alumni…

By Mackenzie Weinger, Admin

Brian Shaw ’91 – Business Economics NBA Player, Lakers Asst. Coach Where you lived freshman year: Transfer student in San Miguel Hall Favorite UCSB memory: Beating NC State on home floor & Beating UNLV tw...

August 4, 2009

UC Campuses Cope With Cuts

By Kristen Peters, Admin

As the reality of the $813 million system-wide budget deficit sets in, every University of California campus is facing the difficult question of just how to spread the financial pain.

August 4, 2009

“Drinkability” We Can Believe In

By Admin

All this talk about whether Sgt. James Crowley is racist or whether he "acted stupidly" in incarcerating Harvard professor Henry Gates is distracting from an issue that really matters: beer preference.

August 4, 2009

Summer Updates

By Admin

Baseball: Long time pitching Coach Tom Myers was named the UCSB Associate Head Baseball Coach last week. His chief duties will include guidance of fundraising and alumni development.

August 4, 2009

Debate on Health Care Reform Legislation

By Admin

Government-run health care is the most cold-hearted, iron-fisted and authoritarian form of health service in existence, and the depth of deception intended to hide that fact is on display throughout the health care debat...

August 4, 2009

Budget Slows SB Construction

By Admin

Steadily working through the summer, UCSB's Campus Design and Facilities Dept. has overseen the near completion of all its ongoing construction projects, but will postpone all new major projects pending the arrival of st...

August 4, 2009