Issue 109, Volume 84 2003-2004
GPAC Votes to End I.V. Parking Free for All
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Over a dozen students and residents who spoke out against a plan to require permits for parking in Isla Vista did not sway the Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC), which voted overwhelmingly to approve the plan at its meeting Wednesday night.
A.S. Hopefuls Parlay in UCen Debate
Thursday, April 15, 2004
The three candidates running for Associated Students president squared off in the Hub Wednesday afternoon to defend their qualifications for the office and to promote their respective party platforms in this year's election.
Grant Maintains Pesticide Education
Thursday, April 15, 2004
The Central Coast's Environmental Defense Center (EDC) received a $198,000 grant from the California Endowment two weeks ago to continue to educate the farmworker population in Santa Barbara County about the risks associated with working with pesticides.
Leg Council Funds Student Group Events
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Even with its funds running low, Associated Students Legislative Council gave money to two student-sponsored events at Wednesday night's meeting.
Ballot Box
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Whoops-A-Daisy!
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Knock: A Real Campaign in the Ass
Thursday, April 15, 2004
I can't help but connect college politicians with their high school counterparts. You remember high school politicians? Those overachievers that run for positions in order to dress their résumés up with a few new impressive words? College politicians seem exactly the same to me, the only difference being that they work harder.
Weatherhuman Rains on Independent Candidates
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Last Wednesday's issue of the Nexus contained an article about the start of the campaign season for the Associated Students Legislative Council elections ("A.S. Hopefuls Begin Campaigning," April 7), yet it failed to tell the entire story of who was running this year. The article speaks of the incumbent Student Action Coalition party, the second coming of the Student Unity Now party and the new creation of the Students' Party, but failed to mention this year's newest addition to campus politics: the League of Independent Candidates.
Surfing: UCSB Ready to Rip
Thursday, April 15, 2004
After taking second place at this year's National Scholastic Surfing Association's State Championships March 20-21, UCSB's surfing team is eyeing the familiar once more: a berth to the National Championships to be held June 18-19 in Dana Point.
Men's Volleyball
Hungry Ants Eat Gauchos
Thursday, April 15, 2004
In its last regular Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match away from Rob Gym, the UCSB men's volleyball team once again failed to pull off a victory on the road.
Men's Tennis: Cal Poly Pounds UCSB
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Alas, they aren't invincible. The UCSB men's tennis team experienced a rare kink in its armor after dropping its final Big West showdown against Central Coast rival Cal Poly 4-3.
Baseball: SB On Cruise Control
Thursday, April 15, 2004
To the competitive older brother, besting little brother is simply a must; if big brother wins, it was expected. If he dare loses, everything is vanished, namely pride.
Say Olé to the New Face of Film Festival
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Fresh on the heels of the success of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, a new film festival is quickly edging into the local spotlight.
Movie Review
Kill Bill Vol. 2 | Here Comes the Bride, Again
Thursday, April 15, 2004
If nothing else, "Kill Bill" delivers what its title promises - Bill dies. His killer, the straw-haired gladiatrix known as the Bride, walks away, finally free of the wrath that drives her quest for revenge through both blood-soaked volumes of "Kill Bill."
The Giants Attack!
Thursday, April 15, 2004
They've existed for 22 years, putting out consistently high-quality underground pop albums and helping people see the glory of geeky humor. They've put music on answering machines for callers to dial up and listen to and gained a cult following doing so.
CD Review
Bonnie "Prince" Billy | Greatest Palace Music | Drag City
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Bonnie "Prince" Billy is back with his fourth studio album, which is comprised of covers from a group that he and his brothers started earlier in their careers, fittingly called the Palace Brothers.
CD Review
Modest Mouse | Good News for People Who Love Bad News | Epic
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Modest Mouse is out for some serious money. Their latest release, Good News for People Who Love Bad News, is rife with radio-friendly tunes.
Artsweek Calendar
April 15 - April 21, 2004
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Defined as "an abnormally small person having atypically proportioned limbs," their name suits aging punk rockers the Dwarves to a T. Dripping with years of drug abuse, disappearing musicians and 15-minute long sets, these guys are out there to rock you hard and occasionally spit on you.
Making Friends in the Mud
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Sincere thanks today to the League of Independent Candidates. Your column on today's Opinion page changed my mind about a few things - I never realized that wackos could write such reasonable response letters.