Issue 42, Volume 85 2004-2005
Drinking in Del Playa Parks May Require Permit
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Alcohol consumption in several parks along Del Playa Drive may soon become off-limits to those who do not first purchase a permit.
New Amtrak Train Links L.A., SB, SLO
Thursday, November 18, 2004
At a ceremony held at 9:30 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Train Station, representatives from Caltrans, Amtrak and Metrolink met with a crowd of about 50 Santa Barbara residents and government officials to celebrate the inaugural trip of a new Amtrak Pacific Surfliner passenger train.
Leggies Focus on Getting Votes
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Associated Students Legislative Council met briefly Wednesday night, tabling the only bill on the agenda to try to keep the meeting short so they could go out into Isla Vista to remind students to vote in the A.S. special election.
A.S. Special Election Voting Period To End at 4 p.m. Today
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Today is the last day to vote in the two-day special election for the Associated Students Initiative, which proposes to increase the A.S. lock-in fee by $10.40.
Campus Career Fair Draws Throngs of Students
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Mobs of job-hungry students swarmed between booths from approximately 20 different companies in Corwin Pavillion on Wednesday during the Science and Technology Fair hosted by Career and Counseling Services.
Forum Seeks Greener Transportation
Thursday, November 18, 2004
The Education for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP) held a forum Wednesday night to talk about alternative transportation along the southern coast and an environmentally friendly approach to planning UCSB's expansion.
He Said: Nothing Tops an Ice-Cold One - or 10 - With Buddies
Thursday, November 18, 2004
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." I agree Mr. Franklin - wholeheartedly. When the debate of beer vs. mixed drinks comes into play the odds are stacked too high in beer's favor.
She Said: Sexy Concoctions Await You in the World of Mixed Drinks
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Cosmopolitan. Sex on the Beach. Tequila Sunrise. I don't know about you, but images of bar-hopping, slinky-dress-wearing temptresses and tan Hawaiian Tropics models sunning on the sands of Cancun fill my mind when I hear the names of popular cocktails roll off the tip of a fellow drinker's tongue.
Ever Try Looking in the Mirror?
Thursday, November 18, 2004
The difficult thing about being a cop is the old adage that simply states, "damned if you do, damned if you don't," which applies to the job on a daily basis in this town.
Watch Your Back - Google's on the Loose
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Google has tried hard and finally succeeded at becoming UCSB's biggest supplier of spam; and I'm not talking about the dining commons' stash of canned meat.
Why I Could Care Less About Elitist Liberal Ramblings
Thursday, November 18, 2004
I have better things to do than care about post-election Democratic stress disorder. Sure, it was delightful and satisfying to see so many people suffer from their own elitist delusions, but now the tantrums are getting a little sad and, well, annoying.
Women's Volleyball
Gauchos To Conclude Big West Play in SLO
Thursday, November 18, 2004
It's official, the #18 UCSB women's volleyball team (21-3 overall, 15-2 in the Big West) is the three-time Big West Conference champion and has assured itself an automatic bid in the 64-team field of the NCAA Tournament.
Sports Column: First You Get the Money
Thursday, November 18, 2004
On Tuesday morning, the FCC and the NFL shit their respective bricks after watching a revealing commercial featuring Terrell Owens. The NBA is cracking the whip on Vince Carter for sporting an iPod during warm-ups.
Club Sailing: Boaters Host UCSB's First-Ever Regatta
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Over 200 sailors from across the West Coast gathered at Lake Isabella, located in California's Kern River Valley, last weekend for a regatta hosted by UCSB.
One Step Ahead
Thursday, November 18, 2004
While many students are sitting in lecture halls or the library learning about philosophical truths, mathematical equations and the like, a group of students stands in the wings of the Hatlen Theater stage clothed in warm-ups, leotards and Ugg boots, awaiting the dress rehearsal of their annual Fall Dance Concert.
"Dream" Takes Adience Through Existential Journey
Thursday, November 18, 2004
What if you woke up one day and realized that your life was a dream? Would you change anything? This and other concepts of reality are explored onstage in UCSB's production of "Life's a Dream," directed by UCSB faculty member and associate professor of acting and directing Tom Whitaker.
Latinas Take Center Stage
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Cantadoras ruled the stage of Campbell Hall Wednesday, Nov. 10, incorporating maracas, panpipes and bongos. Putumayo Presents Latinas: Women of Latin American Culture graced audiences of young and old alike the sounds of Brazil, Chile and Colombia.
Southern Comfort
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Few companies truly perfect the delicate balance between classical ballet and modern dance. Somehow the San Francisco-based Alonzo King's LINES Ballet accomplishes just that with enough elegance, conviction and pure artistic genius to lead you to believe that groundbreaking choreographer Alonzo King not only accomplishes it, he defines it.
Kidjo Offers Campbell Hall a Little Peace, Love and Understanding
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Touring on behalf of her latest release, Oyaya!, Angélique Kidjo brought Campbell Hall to its feet and into her performance quite literally on Nov. 3.
Movie Review
Growing Up Incredible | Another Lesson from Pixar
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Admit it. Ever since the first time you saw Adam West on "Batman," you've been dying to know: boxers or briefs? If Spiderman got stoned and opted for a night out with Mary Jane instead of fighting crime in Manhattan, what would he prefer: burritos or fast-food Chinese?
Movie Review
Birth | Kidman Gives Life to Creepy "Birth"
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Director Jonathan Glazer poses an interesting question in his second movie "Birth": What exactly happens when we die? Anna, played by Nicole Kidman, loses her husband in a jogging accident under mysterious circumstances.
CD Review
Atjazz | LabResults | Mantis Recordings
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Atjazz has found a great harmony between electronic, dance and smooth sounds in LabResults, an album consisting of new tracks and remixes from Labfunk, an album released in June 2001.
CD Review
A Perfect Circle | eMOTIVe | Virgin
Thursday, November 18, 2004
A Perfect Circle's latest release, eMOTIVe, is a little more than ambitious. The first music video from the album, a rousing cover of John Lennon's "Imagine," depicts Disneylike puppets of different cultures singing in unison, as well as censored footage from the war in Iraq and a stock ticker with fake sports scores.
CD Review
The Killers | Hot Fuss | Island
Thursday, November 18, 2004
The Strokes, the Hives, the Thrills, the Stills. Indie rock has given birth to yet another impressive "the" band. The Killers are made up of Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci.
CD Review
Blood Brothers | Crimes | V2
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Artsweek Calendar
November 18 - November 25, 2004
Thursday, November 18, 2004
The Associated Students Program Board is presenting another installment of its noon concert series in Storke Plaza. Juliette and the Licks (featuring Hollywood actress Juliette Lewis) will be rockin' out from noon to 1 p.m.
Account Ability
Thursday, November 18, 2004
The BA/RC office seems like a pretty competent place, except when it comes to money. They tell me I owe the university a few hundred dollars despite the fact that it owes me a few thousand dollars.