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Monday, May 21, 2012
It’s the end of the year and about that time that the Greek system’s sororities and fraternities have finally figured out transportation and locations just in time for their date parties. Unfortunately, you could’ve used a couple more weeks of date-party-delay because you find yourself without any potential date options. However, you have many options, so don’t fret!
The...
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Although UCSB maintains the stigma as a party school, gleaning nicknames such as U Can Study Buzzed and University of Casual Sex and Beer, the University of California, Santa Barbara has actually skyrocketed in academics and become one of the chief hubs for scientific research in the past three decades. With five Nobel laureates on its staff, it is no surprise that UCSB has attained recognition...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Hyper Crush is making their way up the charts with their catchy beats and unique style. As their Glow Sticks for Breakfast tour was coming to an end, they made their way up north to our very own Velvet Jones in downtown Santa Barbara.
Established roughly five years ago, Hyper Crush has gone from performing at low-key neighborhood lounges to high-end venues for huge crowds of fans. Their...
Monday, May 14, 2012
Isla Vista harbors various customs: getting too intoxicated, engaging in amorous activity, and lighting couches on fire. The vision of flames, smell of fire, and sound of ambulance sirens is all too familiar in IV. It is incredibly common to witness a traditional Isla Vista couch-burning whilst out on DP one night, especially in February during midterm-season. After a night of IV promiscuity,...
Monday, May 14, 2012
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Barack Obama went public with his endorsement of gay marriage, galvanizing his liberal base, enraging cultural conservatives, and establishing a controversial social debate for the upcoming Presidential Elections in November. For the past two years, President Obama has described his stance on gay marriage as “evolving,” leaving both liberals and...
Sunday, May 6, 2012
A decade is defined by its political events, fashion trends, scientific breakthroughs, and Hollywood heartthrobs. If you were shown a snapshot of my room when I was twelve, it would be clear in what general year the picture was taken. The sultry scowls of Orlando Bloom, Jessie McCartney, and the Jonas Brothers are so 2005; this year, my celebrity crushes include the likes of Channing Tatum, Ryan...
Monday, April 30, 2012
How many times have you been watching TV and you’ve suddenly found yourself drooling over a great pair of boots or a to-die-for blouse? Many of us take fashion inspiration from the things that surround us. One thing that seems to be perpetually surrounding us is TV. Whether your favorite genre is comedy, drama, or reality, there is tons of fashion inspiration! With the premiere of midseason...
Sunday, April 29, 2012
One-Night Stand. A taboo string of words that has found itself embedded and immersed in the sexual cuture of Isla Vista. The one-night stand is an inevitable, inescapable occurence at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Isla Vista is a hotbed of blonde babes and hormone-filled, tank-top-wearing guys; add 4-8 fl oz of Heritage or 48-96 fl oz of Natty Light to this equation and your...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Dating back to 1850 BCE, birth control remains a genius concept and implementation, necessary to the carrying capacity of our environment. Although birth control has proved to be a positive collection of methods and techniques to hinder fertilization and pregnancy, it has its opponents--mostly consisting of religious contenders. Historically, Roman Catholicism has prohibited the use of any type...
Sunday, April 22, 2012
The past week, students at UCSB were lucky enough to experience the Mirazozo Luminarium, an amazing and enchanting display of radiant light and color. The Architects of Air, originally based in Nottingham, England, tour and display their exhibit to the public; Santa Barbara was their first stop in the United States. The AS Program Board planned the event for three months beforehand. Inside the...
