“Let’s Talk” … Let’s Not

I’ve got this class that’s “discussion oriented.” Because I usually haven’t done the reading, I normally just sit there, keep the weathertrap shut and mutter “mm-hmm” every once in a while.

Track and Field: Regional Opportunities

Thirteen Gauchos will attempt to qualify for the NCAA Division I Track and Field National Championships at the newly instated west regional competition, held today and tomorrow at Stanford’s Cobb Track & Angel Field.

Living Without Vowels: Life After Consonants

For the past two and a half years, the thoughts and biting criticism of Steven Ruszczycky has graced the Opinion page of the Daily Nexus. Elusive in both his public and private life, many students have wondered, just who is the man behind “Living Without Vowels”?

UCPD Arrests Extortioner

University of California Police Dept. detectives arrested a man at Francisco Torres Residence Hall on Wednesday for attempting to extort money from an ex-girlfriend.

Eliav’s Prominent Yellow Tusk Style Will Be Missed

In reading the column “Ill Spittin’ Game” (Daily Nexus, May 28, 2003), I could not help but shed a solitary tear. The end of an era is upon us. I have always enjoyed reading the Daily Nexus sports page, but one individual in particular I’d like to thank.

Highway Patrol Pursuit Ends in Officer Collision

Four police officers suffered minor injuries Wednesday night when two California Highway Patrol cars collided on Route 217. The two CHP patrol units were chasing a Volkswagen Golf they had seen peeling out of an In-N-Out Burger parking lot on Calle Real.

Van Dyke’s Raunchy Writing Is a Sorry Excuse for a Hump

I’m writing to address the Wednesday Hump column your paper so shamelessly prints.

Connerly Foes Hold Forum on Initiative

As part of its campaign against UC Regent Ward Connerly’s Racial Privacy Initiative, the Santa Barbara County Human Relations Commission hosted a public forum yesterday at noon in the Santa Barbara Public Library.

Dancers To Raise Funds for Make-A-Wish

Iaorana te Otea, UCSB’s Polynesian culture group, will bring the music and dance of Tahiti to the stage to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Isla Vista To Celebrate Unveiling of Monument

To commemorate the history of peaceful protest and social turmoil in Isla Vista in the 1960s and 70s, the Perfect Park Peace Monument will be unveiled on June 10.