Issue 15, Volume 90 2009-2010
Campus To Close Sport, Exercise Department
Monday, October 12, 2009
With the university facing an unprecedented budget shortfall, UCSB's administration has announced its plans to close the Exercise and Sports Studies Department by the end of the school year.
Carnival Offers Up Information, Fun
Monday, October 12, 2009
A Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl and dunk tank took over the streets of Isla Vista this Saturday for the first annual Pardall Carnival.
Crime Statistics Reveal Increase in Burglaries
Monday, October 12, 2009
At least one Isla Vista residence was robbed every day last year, on average, according to recent crime statistics.
Bill's Bus Breeds Booze Blackouts
Monday, October 12, 2009
It's Thursday, 10 p.m. and there is already someone puking out the window of Bill's Bus.
Weekend Wrap-Up
Monday, October 12, 2009
Worried About Your Side Mirrors?
Monday, October 12, 2009
With Halloween less than a fortnight away, county and university officials are busy preparing for Isla Vista's craziest night.
Group Hosts First Annual Human Rights Week
Monday, October 12, 2009
UCSB's first annual Human Rights Week kicked off today with events dedicated to exposing global injustices.
Students Start Program to Educate Elementary Kids
Monday, October 12, 2009
A new UCSB student organization was recently founded to promote environmental education among first and second grade students.
Letter From the Editor
Monday, October 12, 2009
There have been quite a few changes around the Nexus this year. With everything from a new editorial staff, different columns and even some fresh paint on our walls below Storke Tower, we decided it would be fitting if our paper followed suit.
Igor Learns How to Get up in the Morning
Monday, October 12, 2009
I've always had trouble getting up in the mornings, but this year has been particularly upsetting. The problem is partly one of temperature: inside my blankets is the perfect climate. I am a bagel, and the toaster has been set to "keep warm."
Iron Man Gets Kicked in the Bolts
Monday, October 12, 2009
Dear Igor, let me throw some facts your way, I know such concepts are rare in the world of yellow journalism or in your simple Russian life.
When Making the Choice, It's Go Hard or Go Home
Monday, October 12, 2009
When I cruise around the grocery aisle and find myself confronted with the choice between a bottle or wine or a handle of hard alcohol, the choice is clear: in all categories, the harder stuff wins out.
A Word to the Wise: Winners Drink Wine
Monday, October 12, 2009
Wine, a delightful beverage made from fermented grapes, has been around since 6000 BC and has held an honored place in across cultures ever since. Hard alcohol, on the other hand, entered the global party scene thousands of years later and has been associated with nothing but sin and debauchery.
Men's Soccer
SB Escapes Riverside
Monday, October 12, 2009
Another game, another goal for UCSB. And for the third time in three Big West matches, just one score was all it took to pick up a victory. The #7 Gauchos bested UC Riverside 1-0 on Saturday night on the road, improving to 3-0 in Big West play in the process.
Women's Volleyball
'Chos Edge Rival Cal Poly
Monday, October 12, 2009
Just call them the comeback kids. For their second straight home game, the Gauchos (12-4 overall, 3-2 Big West) scratched and clawed their way to a five-set victory after allowing their opponents to pull ahead in the early going. This weekend, Cal Poly (6-13, 2-4) was the visitor that tasted defeat, dropping set four 25-20 and set five 15-12 after charging to a 2-1 set advantage. The win was a big one for Santa Barbara, righting ship against a determined Mustang team after dropping its previous two conference matchups.
Men's Water Polo
Santa Barbara Sinks in Irvine
Monday, October 12, 2009
This past weekend culminated in another disappointing finish for the #6 UCSB men's water polo team at the UC Irvine Invitational.
Armchair QB
Armchair QB
Monday, October 12, 2009
Derek Anderson completed 2 of 17 passes yesterday. The Browns still won. GG Bills.
Oh, Danny...
Monday, October 12, 2009
Danny, if you're out there, please exercise more discretion when you decide who you go home with at night, lest you pick another screamer.