Issue 106, Volume 85 2004-2005
CCC Curbs I.V. Parking Plan
Thursday, April 14, 2005
The California Coastal Commission (CCC) unanimously voted Wednesday to put the brakes on approving the Isla Vista parking plan, tabling its decision until a later date. Over 50 people attended the three-hour meeting, which was held at Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort in Santa Barbara.
Union Workers, UC Prepare for Daylong Strike
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Service workers at all nine University of California campuses, five medical centers and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory plan to strike today after the nine-month-long negotiation battle between the union and the UC came to a standstill.
Vandals Ink Nexus Copies With Election Propaganda
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Stamps of red ink appearing on the front page of several hundred copies of Wednesday's Daily Nexus were not authorized by the newspaper, which contacted university police in an effort to catch the vandals.
Trial of Alleged Student Rapist Delayed
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Court proceedings for a UCSB student accused of seven felonies, including rape, and one misdemeanor stemming from three separate incidents will continue next week because the prosecution and defense failed to set a trial date Wednesday afternoon.
Circuit Lockout Cuts Power in Goleta
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Many Goleta residents were left in the dark Wednesday night after a blackout killed the lights in more than 3,000 area homes.
A.S. Presidential Hopefuls Meet in Final Debate
Thursday, April 14, 2005
A sofa, a La-Z-Boy and a rocking chair - that's how Associated Students presidential candidates Chaz Whatley, Bill Shiebler and Torrin Brooks responded, respectively, to the question, "If you were a piece of furniture, what would you be?" at the third and final debate for this quarter's A.S. election.
Leggies Stand Behind Striking Service Workers
Thursday, April 14, 2005
In support of University of California service workers, the Associated Students Legislative Council unanimously voted Wednesday night to support today's strike.
Rally To Offer Safe Haven for Sexual Assault Victims
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Students and activists will take over Anisq' Oyo' Park this evening for a rally supporting survivors of sexual assault, as part of Take Back the Night's week of sexual assault education.
Staff Editorial
Don't Stamp on Us
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Free speech isn't free. In our case, each additional copy costs $1. The Nexus has never taken censorship sitting down and never will. Someone fucked up big time.
Chaz Is in Tough With Her Constituents
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Why am I running for president? I'm running because I want to improve Associated Students. I will continue to improve the budget situation so that A.S. can function to its full potential.
Other UC Head Honchos Promote Bill's Run at Presidency
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Forgotten Among the Christmas-Colored Shirts Are RHA Elections
Thursday, April 14, 2005
In the midst of all the fliers and red and green shirts seen at the Arbor these past few weeks, it is really easy to forget that the A.S. elections are not the only ones taking place this quarter.
Baseball: UCSB Unwraps #23 Trojans
Thursday, April 14, 2005
It may not have been the Trojan horse, but UCSB baseball earned a win against #23 USC for the first time in six years Wednesday. The Trojans must have left their A-game at home, dropping an error-ridden game to Santa Barbara 9-8.
W.Tennis: Gauchos Clinch #2 Seed in Tournament
Thursday, April 14, 2005
The UCSB women's tennis team trounced rival Cal Poly 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon at the Rob Gym courts, winning its fourth consecutive Big West contest to secure the coveted #2 seed in the upcoming 2005 Big West Tournament.
Men's Volleyball
Pepperdine Squeaks by Gauchos in Four Games
Thursday, April 14, 2005
The key to beating #2 Pepperdine was hidden deep within the sand last night, and even a metal detector wouldn't have helped the #7 UCSB men's volleyball team in its 3-1 loss in Rob Gym.
"Hey, Carrot Juice!"
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Less than a week after the release of the much-anticipated debut of Louis XIV's first full-length album, The Best Little Secrets Are Kept, the group made its first appearance in Santa Barbara on April 3 at a packed Velvet Jones.
Joshua Redman Live @ Capbell Hall
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Is Josh Redman creating great music that is universally relevant to all ages? Definitely. Redman leads the SFJAZZ Collective, an all-star octet of some of the best jazz musicians in the world.
Penny for Your Thoughts
Thursday, April 14, 2005
New York Times columnist, feminist and award-winning author Barbara Ehrenreich gave an informative and entertaining lecture about her best-selling book Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America.
Movie Review
Fever Pitch | Getting to Third Base
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Seeing as how the Red Sox were no longer professional sports' most-losing franchise, they were forced to add several scenes to their half-baseball, half-chick-flick "Fever Pitch."
Going APE
Thursday, April 14, 2005
The Alternative Press Expo (APE) is an annual showcase for small press and self-published comics, minicomics, and zines.
Get Lost!!!
Thursday, April 14, 2005
A mishmash of anecdotes, East Coast-style songs and muddled Platonic philosophy forms the blandish meat of the Civilians' drama "Gone Missing," written and directed by Steven Cosson.
Are You My Daddy?
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Since the days of the Babylonian empire there have been whores. The "whores" in question are not your smelly roommates who ate your leftover Domino's pizza, but the traditional "ladies of the night" who deal in sex.
CD Review
The Kills | No Wow | Rough Trade/RCA
Thursday, April 14, 2005
For the Kills, executing their minimalist sonic blitz with nothing more than a guitar, a drum machine and a lyrically unflinching fuck-you resolve is all in a day's work, and however miscalculated the formula might seem, it plays out with startling genius.
CD Review
Kaiser Chiefs | Employment | Universal
Thursday, April 14, 2005
When you hear the first measures of "Everyday I Love You Less and Less" off of the Kaiser Chiefs' Employment, don't be fooled. You haven't accidentally put in a Roxy Music CD, nor have you magically been transported back to the days of synthesizers.
CD Review
New Order | Waiting For The Sirens' Call | Warner
Thursday, April 14, 2005
On the album's first track, "Who's Joe?" New Order gains the disdain of rock critics across the land by quoting Jimi Hendrix; asking, "Hey, Joe. What you doing?"
Artsweek Calendar
Thursday, April 14, 2005
This winner of the 2005 Oscar for best documentary gives a grim look into the notorious prostitution rings of Calcutta, India, while attempting to enlighten and educate future hookers everywhere.
Stamp Out Oppression
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Stamp-wielding bastards. The only A.S. candidate who gets free propaganda in the Nexus is me. And even I don't get it on the front page.