Issue 126, Volume 84 2003-2004
The Great I.V. Bike Race
Monday, May 10, 2004
The day of the Isla Vista Bike Races has arrived. It was the night before that my roommate told me about it. After refusing to join his team, I decided to cover it for the Nexus. And cover it right.
Quake Shakes, Wakes Up SB Area Residents
Monday, May 10, 2004
An earthquake centered several miles off the Isla Vista coastline shook residents awake throughout Isla Vista and Goleta early Sunday morning, but caused no reported injuries or damage.
Farmers Set Up Shop at Camino Real
Monday, May 10, 2004
A sign in front of Richard Venegas' booth at Sunday's first farmers' market at the Camino Real Marketplace read "$2.50/pound; watch your fingers." A tank of live crabs sat beside it on a pile of ice.
Auto Accident Leaves 2 Pedestrians Injured
Monday, May 10, 2004
Two unidentified women were struck by a car Sunday night while crossing Embarcadero del Mar near its intersection with Trigo Road.
A.S. Business Services Tries to Get By
Monday, May 10, 2004
Although Associated Students Business Services failed to convince students to approve its lock-in fee in April's election, the organization's members said they will continue to look for more student involvement.
Lifestyles of the Rare and Feathered
Monday, May 10, 2004
Staff Editorial
Drink and Be Merry - for 10 Bucks
Monday, May 10, 2004
While IVRPD board members have stated that the permit program will eliminate alcohol-spawned problems associated with homeless I.V. residents, the program instead has quashed the joy of spending a spontaneous, leisurely day in the park with a friend and a six-pack.
Blue Traffic Lights: When American Jobs Go International
Monday, May 10, 2004
Whether because of a "jobless recovery" or election-year politicking, the movement of American jobs overseas has become a hot-button issue. Whether because of a "jobless recovery" or election-year politicking, the movement of American jobs overseas has become a hot-button issue. In order to clear away some of the haze surrounding it, I interviewed Benjamin J. Cohen, a Louis G. Lancaster professor of international political economy at UCSB.
Prisoners of War Suffer Harsh Interrogation Tactics
Monday, May 10, 2004
All it takes is a few bad apples to ruin the bushel. It's an old country saying, but very true and applicable to many modern-day situations. Take the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Baghdad's infamous Abu Ghraib prison, for example.
Mastering the Science of Puking It Up at UCSB
Monday, May 10, 2004
Last week, I'm lying on my back thinking, "I can't believe I have Astronomy 1 at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning," when I feel another one coming. Holy shit, not again! I've been in the toilet all night, and here we go again.
Baseball: Santa Barbara Mauls Matadors
Monday, May 10, 2004
The first inning set the tone in each of the Gauchos' three wins against Cal State Northridge this weekend. UCSB (30-17, 8-7 in the Big West) greeted the Matadors (16-33, 2-13) with a total of 18 runs in the first innings of Friday's 11-3 victory and Saturday and Sunday's identical 13-6 scores.
Softball: SB Loses Twice Then Lashes Long Beach
Monday, May 10, 2004
Another chapter in the "Battle of the Beach" is complete after #18 Long Beach State took two out of three from the UCSB softball team in Long Beach.
Conference of Champions
Monday, May 10, 2004
The fact that the NCAA Championships mirrored the MPSF Championships is not a fluke; it's an exhibition of the high level of play established in the MPSF.
Three Tracksters Qualify for Big West Meet
Monday, May 10, 2004
The UCSB track and field team took advantage of its last chance to send more athletes to next weekend's Big West Championship. On Saturday, the Gauchos competed in the Oxy Invitational at Occidental College, setting new personal records and posting high marks.
Yo, Mama
Monday, May 10, 2004
I hope everyone showed some love for the mothers on Sunday.