Issue 111, Volume 84 2003-2004
Festival Gets Down to Earth
Monday, April 19, 2004
Environmental enthusiasts gathered at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens yesterday to celebrate Earth Day with performances, demonstrations, and plenty of eco-friendly information.
Disability Week Hosts Lectures, Wheelchair Fun
Monday, April 19, 2004
Students can get a glimpse of what life is like with a disability this week by participating in activities planned for Disability Awareness Week.
Counter-Strike Clans Kill for Cash
Monday, April 19, 2004
Cyber-athletes came together in Corwin Pavilion on Saturday to compete for a $1,100 prize.
Weekend Show Honors Culture, Supports Charity
Monday, April 19, 2004
Nearly 400 people crowded into Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall on Saturday to learn more about Vietnamese culture and watch a play detailing the hardships of the Vietnam War.
Fledgling Program Aims to Rehabilitate Homeless
Monday, April 19, 2004
A new program proposed by the Santa Barbara Police Dept. would focus on reintegrating homeless people who commit petty crimes back into society rather than putting them behind bars.
Cervin Morris for President: Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
The Students' Party wisely centered its platform around increased availability to its prospective constituents: the students. The Daily Nexus has endorsed Cervin Morris because he's a great figurehead for a party stressing the need for more interaction between UCSB students and their elected leaders in Associated Students.
Andrea Wells for Internal Vice President: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
In the past, elected A.S. internal vice presidential candidates who did not possess knowledge of A.S. parliamentary procedure and the A.S. By-Laws at the time of their election have performed poorly when in office.
Soumil Mehta for External Vice President, Local Affairs: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
For A.S. External Vice President of Local Affairs, the Nexus endorses Student Unity Now candidate Soumil Mehta for his knowledgeable grasp of local politics, his extensive experience on A.S. committees like A.S. BIKES and Environmental Affairs Board.
Felicia Cruz for External Vice President, Statewide Affairs: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
Felicia Cruz is willing to take the train, to go Greyhound, even to forfeit a stay in one of Sacramento's finer hotels just to make UCSB students' voice heard in statewide affairs.
A.S. Program Board Fee Initiative: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
A year ago the Nexus might not have recommended that students toss an extra dollar per quarter to A.S. Program Board. But then again, Program Board sucked a year ago.
A.S. Community Affairs Board Fee Initiative: Strongly Oppose
Monday, April 19, 2004
Although volunteerism helps build a strong community, the Nexus prefers the kind of volunteerism that doesn't require an exchange of money.
A.S. Business Services Fee Initiative: Strongly Oppose
Monday, April 19, 2004
It seems like if any group on campus should be able to generate its own funding, it would be A.S. Business Services (ASBS) Committee.
Broida Bikepath Initiative: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
Whether a student ever travels to the remote Broida environs, he or she should support the Broida Bikepath Initiative to help out the students who do.
UCSB/MTD Bus Program Reaffirmation: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
The $9.38-per-quarterlock-in fee students presently pay to get a free bus ride with a valid ACCESS card might seem a bit steep, but it can be a lifesaver in an emergency.
CLAS Support Fee Initiative: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) is an indisputably valuable resource that approximately 7,000 students rely on annually to lessen the blow of killer classes.
Student Health Support Fee: Strongly Oppose
Monday, April 19, 2004
Simply put, Student Health Service doesn't deserve an additional $7 quarterly fee, just like they don't deserve the word "health" in their title.
A.S. SCORE Reaffirmation: Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
With Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger planning to cut 100 percent of state outreach funds, groups like the A.S. Student Commission on Racial Equality will prove invaluable in reaching out to members of underrepresented groups in the coming year.
Educational Opportunity Program: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves as a valuable resource for students by providing counseling, academic advising, outreach and mentorship, especially for those from low-income households and first-generation undergraduates.
A.S. Recycling Reaffirmation: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
On a campus as beautiful as ours, it is important to continue our efforts to preserve the environment. A.S. Recycling, in addition to providing many students with employment, has continually done its job in promoting the importance of recycling throughout our campus.
A.S. Environmental Affairs Board: Strongly Oppose
Monday, April 19, 2004
The A.S. Environmental Affairs Board (EAB), once an aggressive activist organization, now does little to fulfill its mission to protect, preserve and enhance the natural outdoor environment at UCSB.
A.S. Isla Vista Tenants Union: Strongly Oppose
Monday, April 19, 2004
The A.S. Isla Vista Tenants' Union (IVTU), whose mission is to keep the residents of I.V. educated about their rights and responsibilities, has not produced enough visible results over the past year to deserve the $1-per-quarter lock-in fee it is requesting to reaffirm.
A.S. Child Care Grant: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
Though exam weeks are stressful on anyone, students with children are especially affected. The A.S. Child Care Grant allows for student parents to receive money that can aid them in finding child care during midterms and finals weeks.
A.S. Bike Shop: Strongly Endorse
Monday, April 19, 2004
It's nice to know that the A.S. Bike Shop, with its knowledgeable employees and the wide selection of bicycle parts and accessories it offers, is there when routine tire blowouts and rusty bike chains threaten to dampen our days.
A.S. Bike System Improvements: Strongly Oppose
Monday, April 19, 2004
Though the mission of the A.S. Bicycle Improvements Keep Everyone Safe (A.S. BIKES) committee is to "be responsive to student input on bicycle paths and bicycle parking at UCSB," the bike racks in front of the UCen are still not usable after months of sitting empty and untouched, even after much student complaint.
Intramural Sports Program: Strongly Oppose
Monday, April 19, 2004
Though the Intramural Sports Program is a popular one, the many students who don't participate in it shouldn't have to pay the ridiculously high lock-in fee of $2.50 per quarter when the program's participants already pay membership fees in order to take part in the program's activities.
Baseball: UCR Sweeps UCSB
Monday, April 19, 2004
Never have 15 games looked like less time to play catch-up than now. UCSB (23-15, 1-5 in the Big West) fell victim to its first sweep of the season at the hands of UC Riverside (24-15, 4-2 in the Big West) and have fallen even farther behind conference-leading Long Beach State.
Men's Tennis: Gauchos Smother San Diego Schools
Monday, April 19, 2004
Looking to regain vital confidence after dropping their final conference match to arch rival Cal Poly, Santa Barbara went south to San Diego to take on a pair of nationally ranked opponents.
Men's Volleyball
UCLA Topples Gauchos
Monday, April 19, 2004
UCLA clawed at the UCSB men's volleyball team Saturday night in Rob Gym, handing the Gauchos their final Mountain Pacific Sports Federation loss of the season 4-1.
Women's Water Polo: Santa Barbara Senior Day Goes Awry
Monday, April 19, 2004
On Senior Day, UCSB women's water polo came up just short of Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opponent San Jose State. The Gauchos dropped their last home game of the season to the Spartans 6-4.
Track and Field: Gauchos Shred More Record Books
Monday, April 19, 2004
The UCSB track and field team rewrote the record books this week. The Gauchos competed in two separate meets, the Pomona-Pitzer Track and Field Invitational and the Mt. San Antonio College Invitational.
Women's Tennis: SB Slaps Davis, N. Arizona
Monday, April 19, 2004
Whether it was due to the home court advantage, departing seniors or practice paying off, the UCSB women's tennis team finished out its regular season with a bang.
Softball: Gauchos Wallop Riverside
Monday, April 19, 2004
The UCSB softball team (22-24, 6-2 in the Big West) needed to take care of business this weekend against UC Riverside (11-35, 1-7), and they definitely got the job done, winning both games of the series.
Leaders Need Rest
Monday, April 19, 2004
And you, too, Nexus? I see that my own newspaper has chosen not to endorse me for A.S. President. I could have used my inside influence to secure the paper's vote, but that would have required discarding the values upon which democracy is founded, as well as staying awake throughout the endorsement meeting.