Issue 7, Volume 90 2009-2010
Mayor Hopefuls Host Discussion
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The five candidates for mayor of Santa Barbara met at a forum downtown last night in advance of a citywide election Nov. 3. The potential mayors spoke to a crowd of more than 50 people, discussing problems with the city's general fund, building height limits and medical marijuana. Candidates Stephen Cushman, Dale Francisco, Isaac Garrett, Bob Hansen and Helene Schneider will vie to replace Mayor Marty Blum in this fall's election.
MCP Stays in Spite of Fiscal Crisis
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Despite expanding class sizes and drastic budget cuts, UCSB students will still be responsible for averaging a 15-unit course load per the Minimum Cumulative Progress policy implemented last fall.
Measure To Restrict Building Size
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
An initiative set to appear on November's city-wide ballot has put the focus on an oft-ignored topic: building height restrictions.
UCSB Gulps Up Grant Money
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thanks to an influx of federal and state funding, UCSB's Alcohol & Drug Program will be expanding and refining its services over the next two years.
Take the Back Door to Unexpected Pleasure
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Like the Academy Award-winning Three 6 Mafia says, "I love having sex, but I'd rather get some head." This, to me, encompasses the spirit of sexual interaction. Everyone has their turn-ons and sexual preferences, and these differences make each particular interaction special.
Budget Cuts Force Students to Forage for Classes
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
No longer am I getting my degree in political science and history, as I am switching my major to hunting. Finding a class that one can crash has become similar to stalking a rare animal and actually being able to obtain an add code is a byproduct of luck rather than skill.
Student Finds New Experiences in Ancient City
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Club Soccer
Gauchos Lose Heartbreaker
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
After taking second place in the Aztec Cup in San Diego two weeks ago, the UCSB men's soccer club welcomed the University of San Francisco for their first home game of the season. Though the team was feeling confident after its strong finish at the cup, it knew better than to take the Dons lightly. However, their preparation was all for naught as USF came away with a 2-1 win.
The Brah-zil Chronicles
Surfer's Paradise
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Welcome back to the pool, kids. I hope you brought your water wings. Here comes another new school year, and another surf column in your crisply folded edition of the Daily Nexus. Oddly enough, as you read this, I'll be more than 6,000 miles away from the nearest copy of today's Nexus. Brazil will be my home for the remainder of the quarter, so until January, I will try to paint you a picture in blue, yellow and green.
MLB End-of-Season Honors
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Armchair QB
Armchair QB
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Did you know the WNBA Finals were last night? Me neither. Turns out, the Mercury beat the Fever (insert thermometer joke here) in overtime. Women's sports are exciting.
Eat Fresh
Wednesday, September 30, 2009