Lexi Pandell

June 2, 2011

Reel Loud Film Festival 2011:Come One, Come All to the ‘Greatest Show on Earth!’

By Lexi Pandell

  From the kicky, folk-inspired music for “Bicycle Day” to the surreal sepia tones of “Pass the Parcel” to the sentimentality of “California!,” UCSB’s 20th annual Reel Loud was a “reel” success las...

May 31, 2011

The Legacy of Thomas M. Storke

By Lexi Pandell

If you have ever lived in or simply visited Santa Barbara, there is a good chance you have drivendown Storke Road, picked up a copy of a local newspaper and stood beside — or squinted at the distant shape of — Storke...

April 26, 2011

Nobel Laureate Discusses Conflicts

By Lexi Pandell

“War and violence are constantly in our eyes and ears,” acclaimed economist and Harvard professor Amartya Sen told a full house in Campbell Hall last evening.

April 25, 2011

Nexus Deems Future Editor “Trainwreck”

By Lexi Pandell

The Daily Nexus editorial staff selected Katherine “KittyKat” Friedman — Zumba enthusiast, onesie-wearer and self-proclaimed “gremlin” — as the next editor in chief in last Thursday’s controversial and poss...

April 13, 2011

What’s A.S. Spending Your Money On?

By Lexi Pandell

Associated Students is looking to invest over $300,000 of student money in Isla Vista expansion with a community center and a restaurant. Of 10 people randomly interviewed on campus, nine knew nothing about the projects....

February 23, 2011

The Bucket List

By Lexi Pandell, Daily Nexus Staff

We are midway through the eighth week of Winter Quarter, which means two things: One: Spring is in the air and the sun will soon be out in true Santa Barbara fashion, and … Two: Many of you are nearing the conclusion o...

November 23, 2010

The Balancing Act: Working Mothers at UCSB

By Lexi Pandell

Laurel Wilder is the assistant director of Institutional Research & Planning at UCSB. She works an eight-hour day and exercises during her lunch hour.

October 27, 2010

The Biggest College Party in California

By Lexi Pandell

Four days and over $500,000 later, volunteer clean-up crews will sweep the streets of debris left by up to 30,000 costumed revelers.

October 26, 2010

The Biggest College Party In California: A History of Isla Vista’s Halloween pt. 2

By Lexi Pandell

Although it began as a water balloon and mud fight between dorms in the early 60’s, Halloween in Isla Vista has entirely warped the traditional notion of “trick or treat.”

October 25, 2010

“The Biggest College Party in California”: A History of Isla Vista’s Halloween

By Lexi Pandell

For decades, students have donned costumes and flocked the streets among thousands of out-of-town visitors to wander from party to party and witness the flood of pedestrians, police and paramedics on Halloween weekend.

October 25, 2010

Shark Attack Claims Life of UCSB Student

By Lexi Pandell

Lucas Ransom, a 19-year-old UCSB student, was attacked and killed by a shark Friday morning while boogie boarding at Surf Beach by the Vandenberg Airforce Base.

October 22, 2010

UCSB Student Killed in Shark Attack (Update)

By Lexi Pandell

Lucas Ransom, a 19-year-old UCSB student, was attacked and killed by a shark this morning while boogie boarding at Surf Beach, police reports say.

October 21, 2010

Police Blotter

By Lexi Pandell

Saturday, October 9, 11:59 p.m. — Three cops were departing from a fire scene on the 6700 block of Del Playa when an odd spectacle drew their attention.

October 10, 2010

Nexus Halloween Polls

By Lexi Pandell

Check out the Nexus on the week of the 25th for a series on the history of Halloween in IV and Halloween 2010.

October 5, 2010

Yes Men to Visit UCSB

By Lexi Pandell

Daily Nexus Writer and Managing Editor Lexi Pandell interviews political satire group "Yes Men" on their recent activities and future plans.

September 30, 2010

Police Blotter

By Lexi Pandell

Friday, September 24, 10:38 a.m. — Three cops were conducting uniformed patrol on the 6500 block of Del Playa when a skateboarder whizzed by holding a partially full Jose Cuervo bottle in his hand.