Issue 18, Volume 90 2009-2010
Teachers, Pupils Criticize UC Cuts
Thursday, October 15, 2009
From discussions about the University of California's budget woes to protests against the executive handling of the crisis, yesterday's teach-in offered a variety of takes on the current fiscal climate.
Sunshine To Fuel Local Dwellings
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thanks to a federal grant, Santa Barbara will soon be equipping low-income housing with environmentally friendly solar panels.
Campus Hosts Diverse Job-Hunting Bazaar
Thursday, October 15, 2009
UCSB's Career Services will host its biggest recruiting event of the quarter -- the annual Fall Career Fair -- today from 1 to 4 p.m. at Corwin Pavilion.
Celebration To Kick Off With Rally, 'Drag Bingo'
Thursday, October 15, 2009
As part of the first annual Human Rights Week, UCSB is celebrating Queer Rights Day today.
A.S. Attempts to Ease ESS Concerns
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed topics ranging from the efforts to save the Exercise and Sports Science Dept. to the campus wide teach-in during last night's meeting.
Don't Let Boozin' Break the Bank
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The method and occasion for drinking are important variables pertaining to the overall cost of the evening. Celebrating a close friend's 21st birthday in Vegas can be expensive. However, it is important to keep typical weekend partying in I.V. as cheap as possible.
Common Addiction Myths Need Debunking
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Having been an addict for several years, as well as going through primary and secondary treatment, I have heard more than my share of bull shit regarding the topic of addiction -- some of which is, unfortunately, so widespread that it has become "common knowledge." Being the philanthropist that I am, I'd like to clear up some of the misunderstandings and myths that I've come across in my journey.
Women's Soccer
Beaches To Do Battle Tonight
Thursday, October 15, 2009
"Oh my gosh, I was so excited because I knew we were going to the NCAA playoffs," senior midfielder Jacqui Simon said. "I just remember seeing all the people rushing the field. ... It was definitely a better feeling for us because that win was more than just revenge. It meant a lot to everyone."
Playoffs? We're Talkin' Playoffs?
Thursday, October 15, 2009
It's been awhile since we've had a pair of Championship Series this evenly matched. The Angels, Yankees and Dodgers (with MVP Matt Holliday) have all proven their dominance by sweeping their way into round two. The only team remaining is the Phillies, who despite getting a run for their money from the upstart Rockies, have little to prove as the defending World Series Champions. It's not easy to pick a winner in either series, but I'm going to give it a go. And remember, after claiming your winnings from the local bookie thanks to my advice, don't be shy to slip yours truly a couple bills. American League Championship Series When any team goes up against the $200 million Bankees, it's tough not to root for them. Tack on the Nick Adenhart tragedy and their lovably lengthy name, and you might even see some Giants fans jumping on the LAA-of-A bandwagon this postseason. Looking at just starting pitching, I give the Halos the edge. John Lackey had a quality second half and thrives in the postseason, and Jered Weaver just had a close to All-Star caliber year. On the pinstriped side, I honestly don't trust any starter besides AL Cy Young candidate C.C. Sabathia. In the bullpen, both sides aren't particularly impressive, though October ninth innings belong to the yank Mariano Rivera. Bottom line, the Yankees offense is too good not to propel them back into the World Series. The Angels just had their best regular season offensive output in franchise history, but the Yankees are simply too solid with Mark Teixeira, a throwback version of Derek Jeter and an Alex Rodriguez that just torched the Twins with his steroid controversy all but forgotten. No knocking Bad Vlad, Bobby-A and Torri (sorry Kendry, left you out for joke's sake), but their threesome isn't as strong, or gay for that matter -- just check out A-Rod in GQ magazine. My pick: Yankees in Six. National League Championship Series In a clash of two offensive powerhouses, it could very well be pitching that determines this winner. With the Dodgers throwing out Kershaw in Game One, the matchups have to favor L.A. as three out of the Phillies' four big bats -- Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez -- all hit from the left side. But that's where the Hollywood magic ends. The next three pitching matchups, in whatever order you take them, all fall in Philadelphia's favor. Vincente Padilla's on a nice run, but are you trying to tell me you would take the projected Game Two starter for the Dodgers over Cliff Lee, Joe Blanton or potential NL Rookie of the Year J.A. Haap? Just look at the Dodgers' remaining starters. There's Hiroki Kuroda fresh off the DL starting Game Three, and Randy Wolf, who after a NLDS beatdown and shaky 2009 against the Phils, takes the hill in Game Four sans managerial confidence. Shame on you for doubting the local wolf-man, Joe Torre. The Dodgers do carry a markedly stronger bullpen, but what does this franchise always do in big playoff games? Choke. Factor in half of their fans arriving in the fifth inning at their home games, and Philly should have just enough firepower to outmatch Man-Ram, Ethier and The Bison. My pick: Phillies in Seven.
Armchair QB
Armchair QB
Thursday, October 15, 2009
There's really no sports news today. So... how 'bout that NASCAR? Just kidding. Fuck that.
New Noise Festival's Debut Is Promising
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The organizers of New Noise Santa Barbara, a three-day "music and digital media conference" that invaded downtown State Street this past weekend, sell the event as a hip and timely educational event for those plugged in to the music scene -- the West Coast's answer to South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals (oh, that shiny Mecca of hipsterdom), if you will. The panels and speeches took place at the Canary Hotel (possibly decorated by the same interior designers as the Anthropologie chain of clothing stores), while the concerts were held up and down State Street at venues like Velvet Jones and Whiskey Richards.
Local Act, The Sunshine Brothers, Brings Reggae Rock to the Sandbar
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Sunshine Brothers brought the motion of the ocean to Sandbar last Saturday night with its island-loving tunes as part of the first annual New Noise Santa Barbara music festival. Sunshine Brothers kicked off the last night of the festival at Sandbar, followed by other bands Litmore, Matthew McAvene and culminating in Culver City Dub Collective.
Will The Real John Leguizamo Please Stand Up?
Thursday, October 15, 2009
John Leguizamo is a complicated man, a man full of contradictions and seemingly mutually exclusive ideas. He has turned this premise into a long career as a character actor and performance artist.
Lovely, Flawed "Education" Shows a Young Life at a Crossroad ***
Thursday, October 15, 2009
"An Education" puts forth the thesis that there are two roads to be traveled for a young girl on the cusp of womanhood: One involves pedophilia, con-artistry and glamour; the other, academia and a lifetime of loneliness.
Paradise, Lost: Artsweek Urges Audiences to Quickly "Retreat" *
Thursday, October 15, 2009
What do you get when you bring together a huge cast, an overly invested writing team and an inexperienced director? A failed comedy. Were it not for the non-stop hilarity roll that is Vince Vaughn, "Couples Retreat" would have been a straight-up misery trip.
Shakira's New Wolf Has Claws ****
Thursday, October 15, 2009
After dominating the airwaves worldwide with her 2006 hit, "Hips Don't Lie," Colombian superstar Shakira is now looking to translate that success to dance floors with She Wolf. The new 12-track LP explores new territory for the artist, fixating around an electronic dance vibe while maintaining hints of Shakira's signature fusion of Middle Eastern and Latin sounds. Throw Shakira's witty lyrics into the mix, and you get pure pop perfection: She Wolf is loaded with club bangers and radio-ready hits.
Latest LP Unworthy of Kings **
Thursday, October 15, 2009
You can say many things about the music performed by Kings of Convenience, but nobody would accuse the songs of not being pretty. Here, the duo rarely utilizes more than an acoustic guitar, a violin and their own vocal chords, but they seem to have found a formula for writing some of the most delicate and soothing music over the last few years. However, this formula seems to have become precisely the problem on their latest album, Declaration of Dependence. While any song picked at random from it would be a perfect lullaby, the project as a whole lacks any kick.
Legacy of Lincoln Lives on in Jones' Latest Work
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Last Tuesday night's performance of "Fondly Do We Hope...Fervently Do We Pray," presented by the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, marked Arts & Lectures' first presentation at the Granada this season and served as an inspiring evening for dance theater in Santa Barbara.
INTERVIEW: A Chat With Derren and Ana of DNA Imagery
Thursday, October 15, 2009
If you've been downtown or attended one of the ridiculously sick parties in I.V. where there are photographers snapping pics of all the drunkards, you have more than likely run into Derren and Ana of DNA Imagery. Their photography is easily recognizable for their unique flair and their ability to capture the environment of any party and magnify it, yielding eye-popping results.
Beer-Fest
Thursday, October 15, 2009