Issue 126, Volume 85 2004-2005
Private Corporations To Help UC Keep Lab
Thursday, May 12, 2005
In an unprecedented arraignment, the University of California Office of the President announced Wednesday that it will partner with an outside business management company to compete for the management contract of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Dept. To Host Anniversary Events
Thursday, May 12, 2005
UCSB Environmental Studies (ES) Program continues to work toward a greener future as it celebrates its 35th anniversary this weekend, with an event focusing on energy and oil usage across the globe.
Assemblyman Pledges To Protect CA Coastline
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Recently appointed as the fourth member of the California Ocean Protection Council, 35th District State Assemblyman Pedro Nava said he is committed to preserving the 1,100 miles of coastline that make California special.
Leg Council Tables Bills, Amends UCSA's Budget
Thursday, May 12, 2005
As one of its last acts, this year's Associated Students Legislative Council voted Wednesday night to amend the budget of the UCSB chapter of the University of California Student Association (UCSA).
Parting the Water
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Let UCSB's Light Shine Through
Thursday, May 12, 2005
After months of refusing to visit the website www.thedarksideofucsb.com, I finally decided to give it a look to see for myself what all the fuss was about. After reading some of the editorials and postings on the website, I came across an article written by the website on Jan. 4 titled, "Is There a Problem?" This article addresses the issue of crime and violence at UCSB and its surrounding community.
The Reality of War Is Here to Stay
Thursday, May 12, 2005
This recent attempt to ban the ROTC program and military recruiters from the UCSB campus has led me to realize one very important fact about society: Some idealists can be stupid. Using the words of the late great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I have a dream. It is a dream in which all peoples and nations would get along and there would be no need for armies or police. And then reality hits.
Take Advantage of This Weekend's Multicultural Events
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Spring Quarter is about to jump off. This is the time that everyone has been waiting for. Here is a list of some of the events going down in the next couple of days. So use this information and take advantage of what is going down on campus.
Make Efforts to Educate Yourself Before Passing Judgment
Thursday, May 12, 2005
In response to Alec Mouhibian's article, "Clearing the Angry Air" (Daily Nexus, May 5) we, Men Against Rape (MAR), would like to make some clarifications. It is unclear what Mouhibian's definition of sexual assault and rape is, though he accuses us of having too wide a conception.
Men's Ultimate: UC San Diego Denies 'Tide' Nationals Berth
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Failing to paint Colorado Springs, Colo., black last weekend at Regionals the UCSB men's ultimate Frisbee team, the Black Tide, took third place losing to San Diego in the backdoor finals 9-15 dismissing a chance at Nationals.
Men's Lacrosse: UCSB Routs Minnesota, Virginia Tech at Nationals
Thursday, May 12, 2005
After two dominating victories, the UCSB men's lacrosse team will go Wolverine hunting in search of a berth in the national championship title game.
Extravaganza Goes Flipmode
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Having earned a solid reputation for mixing things up, the Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) continues to impress this year when it comes to Extravaganza. Traditionally a free, all-day music festival held on a Saturday at Harder Stadium, Publicity Coordinator Becky Windsor and her other ASPB cronies associates decided there was room for improvement.
Carrying On
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Movie Review
Crash | Crash Into Me
Thursday, May 12, 2005
When the credits finally rolled in "Crash," directed by Paul Haggis, I realized I was out of breath. "Crash" manages to squeeze multiple plot lines, all filled with drama and excitement, into its short 113 minute run time.
Movie Review
Kingdom of Heaven | Too Pretty to be a Gladiator?
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Stop me if you've heard this one before; Balian (Orlando Bloom) is an everyday blacksmith destined to become the film's hero. He crosses the sea alongside an armada of ships to participate in a questionable war in a desert environment.
Living It Up
Thursday, May 12, 2005
"All the weed smokers, make some noise," said a member of the Living Legends, feeding off the college-boy vibe of the crowd. Last Saturday, their sold-out appearance at the Hub provoked calm, yet collected, energy as they ran through numerous tracks from Classic, their new album.
Artsweek Calendar
May 12 - May 19, 2005
Thursday, May 12, 2005
The second annual "Co-opula Concert" in the park will take place from 12:30 to 10 p.m. at Anisq' Oyo' Park. Bands will include the Kissing Tigers, Hairbrain Scheme, Pillowfight, Cellar Door, Animals Eating Other Animals, Hellen Keller, Put Down That Science Pole, the Protractors, featuring Dorn the Overseer and DJ Soulspeak, and Vallejo by Knife. This event is free.
Hungry for an A
Thursday, May 12, 2005
There's nothing more disgusting than those examples of "outstanding" papers, reports, etc., that professors and TAs trot out to make you toil harder.