A.S. Support of Chumash Expansion Lacks Research

I am very disappointed with the Associated Students' recent decision to unequivocally support the expansion of the Chumash Indian gambling casino in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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The Housing Inspection Program Helps Tenants

This letter is a response to Ben Roberts' letter regarding the proposed mandatory housing inspections for Isla Vista.
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A.S. and Local Media Negligently Overshadowed Isla Vista’s Tragedy In a Quest to Make Headlines

A display of shameless, sensationalist journalism and attention-seeking student politics tainted the public outpouring.
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Four Alarms (Staff Editorial)

Santa Barabra County Fire Chief John Scherri said the county fire station, located on University Road behind Harder Stadium, lacks the equipment and manpower to handle a major fire in the Isla Vista/U...
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New Election Code Gives Student Body Greater Voice

I am writing in response to the persistent and blatant attacks on the upcoming election code.
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[Re]I.V. Project Must Balance Local Population

Transform a seaside community/college town into a college town/seaside community, and what do you get? More drunken fights and rudeness, loss of neighborhood quiet zones, more apartment fires and more...
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Local Leaders Failed to Act Rationally After Tragedy

After one occurred over the weekend, it would have been nice to look toward local leaders with faith in their abilities, but, personally, this was not possible.
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Men’s Gymnastics Edged Out by Hawkeyes

The UCSB men's gymnastics team competed against #3 Ohio State at Rob Gym on Friday night, but was unable to maintain a high performance level throughout the entire meet, falling 211.32-202.2.
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A.S. Week of Reflection Should Be for Mourning

Why are you overshadowing a week of reflection that should be set aside strictly for mourning the tragic loss of four innocent victims with substances we don't even know were involved in the accident?
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USU Ruins Gauchos in Second Half Demolition

The Gauchos fought for one solid half of basketball against Utah State before tumbling in an 83-50 Aggie avalanche at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
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Baseball Trounces Loyola Marymount

The UCSB baseball team returned to action Thursday afternoon, destroying Loyola Marymount, 15-4.
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Bearing Bad News: The Regrets of Delivery

Some days I really hate my job. It's an easy job. I just deliver newspapers. You know, like the Daily Nexus.
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Feature Photo: In Memory of Those Lost

Students Ross Hale, Mike Vos and Sean Nicholas (L-R) help to plant a liquidambar tree in Little Acorn Park as a memorial to the four people killed in last Friday night's deadly car crash. The three we...
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KCSB Top 10 Hip Hop Singles

1. Saul Williams | “Penny For a Thought” | Ozone 2. Aceyalone | “Accepted Eclectic” | Project Blowed 3. Awol One | “Motormouth” | Meen Street 4. Sonic Sum | “...
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Eating Disorders Are Just as Serious for Men

So, maybe a man skips a meal and has a PowerBar instead; perhaps he wants to get rid of "excess" fat, so he throws up after a meal or tries not to eat at all.
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