Issue 27, Volume 90 2009-2010
UC Staff Take Severance to Avoid Layoffs
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The 48 staff members retiring from UCSB this Friday will take with them nearly 1,000 years of combined work experience on campus.
Locals Utilize Flying Lessons
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Ever since pioneer aviator Lincoln J. Beachey landed his plane in the Goleta Valley in 1914, the Santa Barbara Airport has served our oceanside community.
Campus To Install New Emergency Stations
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
In an effort to improve the UCSB Alert Emergency Notification System, university officials have announced plans to install an alternate "talk-a-phone" system atop various campus buildings.
Project Seeks Donations
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
University of California President Mark G. Yudof announced plans for a $1 billion financial aid fundraising campaign last Friday, Oct. 23 while speaking to a Sunnyside High School pep rally in east Fresno.
Inoculations Reach At-Risk Residents
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Santa Barbara County has received a limited number of HINI vaccines for high risk residents.
San Diego Police Arrest Former A.S. President
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
In a throwback to the assault charges he received while attending UCSB, former Associated Student president Cervin Morris was arrested at San Diego State University earlier this month for suspicion of attempted robbery, false imprisonment, criminal threats and battery.
Woman Sues County After Being Fired
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
A former Santa Barbara County employee filed suit against the county for wrongful termination yesterday, alleging emotional damages and asking to be reinstated.
Students Fight to Keep Cal Grants
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Students from the University of California will gather at their respective campuses at noon today to voice support for a constitutional amendment designed to secure continued funding of the Cal Grant program.
Smart Tips for a Sexy Halloween
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
It's time again for thousands of people to come rushing through Isla Vista to crowd our streets, take up our parking, extend the line at Freebirds and generally tear this city to the ground for three days. While the clusterfuck of out-of-towners is mostly just an inconvenience for all who live here (how many cars have you seen get trashed each year?), there are some pleasurable parts to the spectacle that is UCSB Halloween.
Group Says "Euro Trip" Article Misses the Point Entirely
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
In response to what we believe to be muddled and biased journalism revealed in your recent article on the Environmental Affairs Board ("EAB's Euro Trip Leads to Funding Concerns," Daily Nexus, Oct. 27, 2009), we think the readers of the Daily Nexus need a better account of what happened, as well as some critical reflection of the Nexus' journalistic integrity.
Men's Soccer
Gauchos Think Revenge as Northridge Comes to Town
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
With the Big West Conference schedule nearing its conclusion, UCSB is in a pretty good spot. The Gauchos are in first in the conference, having given up only one goal in six matches. That goal, however, resulted in UCSB's only league loss to date -- a 1-0 road defeat at the hands of Cal State Northridge. Santa Barbara is looking to avenge that loss tonight.
The Brah-zil Chronicles
Family Matters, Even Abroad
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Studying abroad is a magnificent experience on many levels, but there is one major aspect of my Brazilian existence that I haven't talked about until this very column. That hugely important, partially defining aspect of the EAP Brazil program is that I am living in someone else's house. After spending one year in a Del Playa cesspool and another with 10 housemates on Sabado Tarde Road, I think it's safe to say that I'm not accustomed to clean dishes or dealing with a concerned parent. At most, one of my roommates in Santa Barbara would raise an eyebrow and ask, "Where's Todd?" if I've been MIA for more than 36 hours, before continuing on with their daily routine.
Armchair QB
Armchair QB
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Shaq couldn't save the Cavs last night. Maybe he should have spent more of his offseason training, instead of being on TV... Not!
Anatomy of a Pumpkin Pie
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Key To Your 15 Minutes
Wednesday, October 28, 2009