UCSB forcing students to take more classes per quarter
Erika Stern, Tracy Bueno, Cathy Murillo
AFSCME strike called off Rayma Montero
Global Headlines Gilbert Vasquez
Monthly Archive for May, 2008
Hear what the candidates have to say: The KCSB News and Public Affairs Department presents portions of a candidates forum held on April 30, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Citizens Planning Foundation. You’ll hear all five supervisorial candidates participating in a question-and-answer format. Candidates running for county supervisor: David Bearman, Doreen Farr, Steve Pappas, Victoria Pointer, and David Smyser. Topics: county budget, land-use policy, future of Gaviota Coast, more.
*These segments aired on May 22 and May 27*
Listen to both half-hour programs, links below.
ForumFirstHalf [34:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (12) ForumSecondHalf [29:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (11)On Memorial Day Weekend, from Friday, May 23rd through Monday, May 26th, The Do LaB presents the west coast’s premiere green art and music festival, the third annual Lightning In A Bottle, which takes place at Live Oak Campground in Santa Barbara. At a location spanning 40 acres, more than 60 acts will perform: from electronic artists to live bands to unique performance troupes from all around North America and beyond. Headliners include Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque, Yard Dogs Road Show, Adam Freeland, West Indian Girl, Bassnectar, and the Stanton Warriors. In addition to the music, the four-day event will feature a variety of workshops, seminars, art exhibits, eclectic vendors, healthy foods and an eco fashion show.
Continue reading ‘KCSB Sponsors The Do-Lab’s “Lightning in a Bottle” Festival, May 23-26′
On Wednesday, May 21st, “The Best Music You’ve Never Heard” aired an interview by host Avalon Jeffrey of Sean Doe, the lead singer of Throw Rag. Throw Rag will be playing at the Velvet Jones on May 26th. Tune into the archival file of this recording right here!
In the rubber game of an even weekend series, Gaucho Baseball (35-20 overall, 14-9 in Big West) faces off against the UC Irvine Anteaters (37-16 overall, 13-10 in Big West) this afternoon at 1pm. Matt Connolly and John Greely bring you live action from Anteater Ballpark in Irvine and the broadcast can be heard on KCSB 91.9 FM in Santa Barbara or on the webcast!
You can also hear recaps, previews, interviews, and sound-clips for all Gaucho athletics on Gaucho Sports Spot every Monday & Friday at 5:15pm and Wednesdays at 5pm on KCSB 91.9 FM.
Red Hand Campaign to prevent child soldiers Josh Steele
Human Rights Film Festival Harry Lawton
UCSB continues to mourn Joseph Lodge Gilbert Vasquez
AFSCME union members to go on strike Rayma Montero
Announcer: Rayma Montero
California Dream Act (Amy Rosner)
Primavera Mexicana dance concert (Stephanie Espinoza)
Students of Color and Grad School (Tracy Bueno)
Aftermath of China earthquake (Jackie Sheely)
Relief efforts in Burma (Nicole Mendoza)
*Chad Relief Foundation (Josh Steele)
*Chicano Studies’ Guerrilla Digital Video Festival at UCSB (Ale Reyes)
*Announcers: Jordan Katz, Tracy Bueno
*Engineer: Jordan Katz
Prof. Falk spoke with Avery Gordon and Elizabeth Robinson on ‘No Alibis’ 14 May 08 concerning his recent appointment by the UN Human Rights Commission as Special Rapporteur for Palestine.
Also a report by UCSB student Mitchell Stewart on the recent David Horowitz event at UCSB.
On Saturday, May 24th, Otter Productions and Tuff Gong/Ghetto Youths International present the 2nd Annual Avila Beach Reggae Festival, featuring Stephen Marley, Capleton, and Santa Barbara’s Iration, at the Avila Beach Resort. Early vibes will be provided by Gully Bank Sound. The gates open at 6pm for this all-ages evening event. Tickets are on sale now at all VALLITIX outlets including Boo Boo Records in San Luis Obispo, the Mustang Ticket Office on the Cal Poly Campus, the Mid-State Fairgrounds Box Office in Paso Robles, UCSB’s A.S. Box Office, or online at vallitix.com. This event is sponsored by KCSB 91.9 FM.
