Madison Medeiros

June 5, 2014

Parting Words from Graduating Artsweek Staff, Part 2

By Demi Anter, Audrey Bachelder, Megan Fisher, Michael Hafford, Madison Medeiros, Sio Tepper, Tina Petrosian

INCOMING EDITOR ‘HELLO’: AUDREY BACHELDER Dear Gauchos, I am so happy and honored to be your Artsweek Editor for the 2014-2015 year. I pledge to fill up these Thursday pages with clever stories on local bands...

January 12, 2012

A Letter From the Editor

By Madison Medeiros

Welcome back, everyone. I hope you all had a delicious winter break filled with fun and carelessness because I worked two jobs to afford living in this over-priced wasteland. But I’m not bitter. No my friends, I am enl...

November 10, 2011

Cockeyed Optimist to Shed Light on UCSB

By Madison Medeiros

Southern California rock band Cockeyed Optimist will perform for UCSB next Monday as part of A.S. Program Board’s free afternoon concert series. Hailing from Orange County, the four-piece band is travelling to differen...

October 13, 2011

Blitzen Trapper and Dawes Rock SOhO

By Madison Medeiros

Nothing is better than kick-ass live music and good-hearted people. Blitzen Trapper and Dawes infused SOhO with passion, energy and heart last Saturday, giving the sold-out crowd a night not to be forgotten. Smoke Fairie...

October 6, 2011

Malkovich Brings ‘Infernal Comedy’ to the Granada

By Madison Medeiros

Thirty minutes after curtain call, Musica Angelica finally started Michael Sturminger’s show, “Infernal Comedy — Confessions of a Serial Killer”, with their beautiful performance of C.W. Gluck’s “Don Juan.”...

October 6, 2011

Lisa Hannigan Sweetly Serenades SOhO

By Madison Medeiros

Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan played to a full house at SOhO on Saturday night. Dressed in an emerald dress and stylish boots, she looked as beautiful as the music she performed. Many of the songs Hannigan played...

September 23, 2011

Campaign Linked to Decline in I.V. Theft

By Madison Medeiros

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol and UCSB Associated Students recently announced a significant decrease in the number of burglaries in the area since the “Stop Burglaries in I.V.” campaign began six months ago. The IVFPD d...

September 22, 2011

Updated Website Links I.V. Locals

By Madison Medeiros

Several UCSB alumni recently launched a revised version of their Isla Vista-specific social networking website, Stampur.com. Stampur.com Chief Executive Officer Scott Antipa, Chief Technological Officer Kyle Ibrahim and ...

August 24, 2011

Police Blotter

By Madison Medeiros

Welcome to Isla Vista, home to thousands and land of the free-spirited. People travel far and wide to this beach paradise for vacation, and you get to live here. Yes, there is booze galore, gorgeous people everywhere you...

August 3, 2011

Old Spanish Days Fiesta Comes to SB

By Jack Crosbie, Madison Medeiros

The “Fiesta” festival in Santa Barbara is kicking off its 87th annual Old Spanish Days celebration today in downtown Santa Barbara to commemorate the community’s cultural heritage.

May 19, 2011

A Letter to You With Love From Artsweek

By Madison Medeiros

I want to tell you about something that frustrates me: apathy. I’ve learned a lot during my three years at UCSB. My classes have taught me about real issues like Congressional decision making and the beginnings of the ...

May 18, 2011

SB County To Go Forth With I.V. Master Plan

By Madison Medeiros

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Isla Vista’s fourth Five-Year Implementation Plan yesterday during their weekly meeting. The agenda prioritizes projects in the I.V. Master Plan — th...

May 9, 2011

Divers Clean Up Dock Waste

By Jack Crosbie, Madison Medeiros

April 25, 2011

Mumford Mesmerizes

By Madison Medeiros

Once Marcus Mumford opened his mouth, I melted. That raspy, deep voice is enchanting. I honestly had to stop myself from daydreaming so I could focus on the opening song, “Sigh No More.” Now, I’m a strong believer ...

April 18, 2011

Art Project Aims to Open Eyes

By Madison Medeiros

A UCSB student who appeared to be the victim of sexual violence was found on campus Friday morning, lying in the middle of the South Hall roundabout dressed only in a thong and torn bra. However, the student in question ...

April 7, 2011