Issue 108, Volume 84 2003-2004
Locals Ask Why I.V. Is Violent
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Facing each other in a circle of chairs at the University Religious Center, several dozen students, residents, university officials and local law enforcement officers discussed causes and effects of violence in Isla Vista at a Tuesday night town hall meeting.
Art of the Body
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Takahiro Kitamura, also known as Horitaka, one of the premiere Japanese tattoo artists of the Japanese Horiyoshi III family, came to UCSB Monday to speak to a packed Girvetz 1004. He was invited by Art Studio 4D Professor Kip Fulbeck to enhance his class lecture on "art of the body."
Student Health Requests Raise in Lock-in Fee
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
This election, Student Health Services will ask students again for additional funding in the face of impending University budget cuts.
Judge Sets Trial Date in Fatal I.V. Assault Case
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
A date of May 18 has been set for the jury trial of Slava Olsen, the 20-year-old Isla Vista resident whose alleged assault on Bradley Jones in February led to the Santa Barbara City College student's death.
Activist Gives Talk on Protest, U.S. Government
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Political activist Ramona Africa came to the MultiCultural Center Tuesday to share her experiences in the Move Organization in Philadelphia, Pa.
GPAC To Discuss Meters, Permits
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Isla Vista motorists can blow off some steam at tonight's meeting of the Project Area Committee/ General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC). The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Linda Vista Room at Francisco Torres Residence Hall and will focus on the proposed I.V. residential parking permit program and downtown meter program.
It's Like Rock, Only Without Sex, Drugs or Rebellion
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Staff Editorial
The Little Deli Mart That Couldn't
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Isla Vista Market, Mac's Market, the Six-Pak Shop, S.O.S. Liquor, International Food Market, Isla Vista Co-op - is one more really going to push I.V. over the edge?
Potential Parking Permit Panic
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
As you may not be aware, Santa Barbara County staff is diligently putting the final touches on a managed parking program coming to all public streets in your neighborhood next fall.
Tartakovsky Fails to See Through Foreign Eyes
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Joey Tartakovsky's article "Addressing Anti-Americanism: Values That Aid Our Nation's Success Are Worth Defending" (Daily Nexus, April 12) is as prejudiced and irrational as its claims the "passionate anti-American crowd" is.
The Wednesday Hump
Who Needs a Room When You've Got a Park Bench?
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Freshman year, back when I was foolish enough to go to frat social events, I saw a disturbing scene at a "heaven and hell"-themed party. A group of my peers were gathered around in one specific room, gawking at two people on a couch.
The Readers' Voice
'Misogynist' Isn't an Equal Oppotunity Label
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Only in Santa Barbara could someone who allegedly sexually assaults a female be a victim and someone who makes a joke about a crappy feminist poem be a misogynist.
Baseball: Gauchos Mutilate Measly Matadors
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Another day, another offensive pounding for a Gaucho opponent, and the forecast calls for more today. Santa Barbara (22-12, 1-2 in the Big West) rocked Northridge (13-22, 0-3 in the Big West), 10-4, yesterday, using 12 hits and three costly CSUN errors to record its 12th win in 14 games.
Men's Volleyball
Gauchos Clinch MPSF Tournament Berth
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Having clinched a spot in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament, the UCSB men's volleyball team heads to Irvine more relaxed and focused on handing the Anteaters their third loss to the Gauchos this season.
M. Tennis: Central Coast Rival Hosts Santa Barbara
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Layoffs are always a possibility after an emotional victory. Today at 1:30 p.m. the #65 nationally ranked UCSB men's tennis team travels up highway 101 in hopes of corralling Cal Poly.
Weatherhuman '04: Freak Power
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
There's so much history here in the Nexus office. I look up on the wall and see a picture of my first editor.