Issue 28, Volume 90 2009-2010
Police To Pop DUI Suspects
Thursday, October 29, 2009
More than just drunken revelers will block the streets of Isla Vista this Halloween.
Police Prepare for the Worst
Thursday, October 29, 2009
With tens of thousands of intoxicated partiers expected to descend on Isla Vista this weekend, county officials are preparing for all matter of large-scale emergency.
Dorms Institute Weekend Mandate
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Today at 5 p.m., UCSB residence halls will subject its residents and visitors to a strict Halloween lockdown procedure not to be lifted until Sunday morning.
Legendary Holiday Draws Memories of I.V. Past
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Most UCSB students could tell you that Del Playa is one of the craziest streets around when the 31st hits, but few 21st-century Gauchos have any idea when I.V. Halloween gained such infamy.
Batty Holiday Brings Sales of Natty
Thursday, October 29, 2009
About 50,000 people are expected to flood Isla Vista this Halloween weekend and boost alcohol sales at local liquor stores.
Local Event Warns Teens
Thursday, October 29, 2009
San Marcos High School hosted its second annual Halloween panel this Tuesday to warn of the potential repercussions should high school students indulge in this weekend's Isla Vista revelry.
S.T.A.R. Treats Students To Facts
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Students Teaching Alcohol & Other Drug Responsibility encouraged students to drink safely in moderation this Halloween weekend by means of a Haunted House of HEaLLth venue hosted on campus yesterday.
Legislative Council Talks Cuts, Cures
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed a number of budget issues and possible actions to take on items ranging from staff furloughs to oil taxes during last night's three and a half-hour meeting.
Play it Safe for Hassle Free Halloween
Thursday, October 29, 2009
No Bologna, Incredible Edibles Turn Gaucho Into Italian Food Snob
Thursday, October 29, 2009
I think that I officially crossed the line to becoming an "Italian food snob" when I went on a field trip to Bologna with my program last weekend. Bologna -- also known as "La Grassa" or "Fat City," -- is known for its fresh tortellini, aged Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar, and a combo of all three of these things will bring you to your knees.
Men's Soccer
SB Avenges Big West Loss, Wins Handily
Thursday, October 29, 2009
On a cold and windy night during the week of Halloween, the UCSB men's soccer team was looking for revenge. It sounds like the plot of a (very) bad horror film, but it was, in fact, the scene on Wednesday night at Harder Stadium. In front of 2,482 die-hard fans weathering the cold, the Gauchos rocked the Matadors 2-0 and maintained their first-place status in the Big West Conference.
Halloween... for Sports Fans
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Armchair QB
Armchair QB
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Cavs lost again. Shaq's plus-minus? -25. That's Shaqtacular! Or the other thing... Shaqthetic. Whatevs.
Crappy Halloween!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Halloween is all about guilty pleasures, especially here in Isla Vista, which is already the year-round guilty pleasures capital of the universe.
Hacky "Saw" Flicks Mature ***
Thursday, October 29, 2009
"Saw" was never designed to become a franchise. The first film made a point of killing off all its main characters, save for one who was already dying of an inoperable brain tumor. But when a movie grosses 100 times its budget, filmmakers tend to find untapped wells of ingenuity.
Monsters of Folk Brings Its Show to the Granada
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Last Thursday's Monsters of Folk show at the Granada Theatre left no doubt as to the immense talent of supergroup members Mike Mogis, Conor Oberst, M. Ward and Jim James (who, for some reason, insists on being billed as Yim Yames as part of MOF). But then again, was there ever really a question as to whether or not these musicians were important and skillful members of the modern music scene?
Phantom of the Orchestra
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Zombies and orchestral music do not mix well. So might go a common misconception that UCSB musicians are seeking to correct. This Thursday, the UCSB Symphony Orchestra, along with the jazz band and members of the music faculty, will be performing its first-ever "Halloween Spooktacular," with a repertoire that features classical stalwarts, contemporary improvisational works, and an emphasis on the eerie.
Different Strokes ****
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Before The Strokes return with a new album next year, frontman Julian Casablancas looks to finally have his own say with Phrazes for the Young. The new LP marks the first solo release for Casablancas, while other Strokes members have been keeping busy with side projects (Fabrizio Moretti's stint with Little Joy, as well as Albert Hammond Jr.'s solo work) during the band's hiatus. Keeping the album short but sweet, Casablancas cuts out any filler material and delivers a tight album comprised of eight eclectic tracks that explore elements of electronic music while still maintaining a rock edge. With Casablancas' pensive lyrics layered over a sonic aesthetic that's nothing like that of The Strokes, Phrazes for the Young is an innovative set of potential pop hits.
"Amelia" Fails To Take Flight **
Thursday, October 29, 2009
There has been a spate of recent well-done biopics worth noting: Taylor Hackford's "Ray," James Mangold's "Walk the Line" and Gus Van Sant's "Milk," to name just a few. These films all center around fascinating cultural figures and manage to capture the essence of the artists depicted in ways that truly connect with audiences. Unfortunately, despite centering upon an undoubtedly fascinating central figure, Mira Nair's "Amelia" has little in common with those aforementioned films. It is completely lifeless.
The Witching Hour Begins
Thursday, October 29, 2009