Bringing Sexy Back

February 8, 2007 by

One would think walking into a dim theater to watch various sex workers perform would bring some type of guilty connotation. That was not the case for the Sex Workers' Art Show in the Multicultural Ce...
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UCSB Community Embraces Sexuality

February 2, 2007 by

I usually spend my Monday nights watching half-naked men beat the hell out of each other on WWE Monday Night Raw. This week I opted to attend the Sex Workers' Art Show in the MultiCultural Center.
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Discussion of Nexus Fails Intended Mission

January 26, 2007 by

Last Wednesday afternoon, El Congreso decided to hold a town meeting to discuss the offensive nature of the Daily Nexus toward campus diversity. I walked into the theater expecting an honest dialogue....
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The Mark Side of UCSB: Activism Is for the True of Heart Phonies Harm Good Works of Others

January 19, 2007 by

UCSB is one of the most politically active campuses in the state. However, I see some of the activists we have on campus and can't help but suspect them of having ulterior motives. The specific organi...
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The Mark Side of UCSB: GPA Woes Are Not Allowed in College

January 12, 2007 by

A student goes home and shows an A- grade to his father. "Are you proud of me?" "Very proud," the father responds. "Minus."
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Game On

December 7, 2006 by

If this generation's videogame console war will be known for anything, it will be the stream of ridiculous stories regarding both the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. The PS3's low supply and ...
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On The Menu

December 1, 2006 by

The days leading up to Finals Week can leave many red-eyed and faded. Hazy study sessions that go on for hours at a time often lead to an altered state of mind and an unbearable hunger for munchies.
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The Mark Side if UCSB: Come On and Get Down With the Sickness

November 17, 2006 by

It's the most wonderful time of the year because flu season is upon us. Go find the nearest contagious mouth. Then you should either give that person a nice wet kiss or inhale the sweet air being exha...
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The Mark Side of UCSB: Give In to Your Impulses, Get Wild on Campus

October 27, 2006 by

Like most students here, I'm finding it harder and harder to get some leisure time. Trying to juggle lecture, discussion, lab, midterms, papers and a job has gotten me on edge. Wait, no, that's a lie....
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The Mark Side of UCSB: Read the Frosh Guide to Avoiding I.V. Fights

October 20, 2006 by

Isla Vista. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. At its best, it can be heaven on Earth. At its worst, it can literally kill you. It all depends on how quickly a person can a...
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The Mark Side of UCSB: A.S. Needs to Tell It As It Is

October 13, 2006 by

Student government is a joke. Not because of its irresponsible actions, though I'm sure somebody can point out examples, but rather because of Associated Students' lack of attempts to inform the stude...
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The Mark Side of UCSB: A Bruised Ego Is Better Than a Bruised Knuckle

October 6, 2006 by

Ever find a person on campus or in I.V. who deserved a good, old punch to the face? I know I've met my fair share.
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I’m Super, Thanks for Asking

October 5, 2006 by

For many, Superman and Hollywood both represent truth, justice and the American way. However both have proven themselves to be fallible over the years.
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Making Love With Bruce Campbell

September 28, 2006 by

There are two kinds of people in the world: Those that don't know who Bruce Campbell is and those that are part of his fan-base. The latter group, though lesser in number, more than make up for it wit...
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Beware of Sketchy Roommates

September 24, 2006 by

Now that you're all settled in, what do you think of your new roommate - roommates for the unlucky triples? He seems cool, right? Doesn't get in your face, has good hygiene, and seems to share some of...
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