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Kristina Valencia of the “Harlem Shake,” Baauer ic design, music production and Staff Writer continues to make music and DJ filmmaking. for people all around the world As the Thunderdome stage Deltopia Attendance, While Del Playa Drive may out of the love for music, which is went black and a single golden have been the center of inter- something to be admired. light emerged, the figure of Vince est during Deltopia weekend, the As Baauer came out on the Staples was revealed as he dove Thunderdome was the place to be stage, the rapid and colorful light- straight into his performance and last Saturday night. After a long ing kept his face hidden in silhou- the crowd turned into one jump- Medical Emergencies Rise day of dayging (not darty-ing), ette as drunk teens and 20-year- ing entity. However, it wasn’t until UCSB students were graced with olds in every direction went ballis- he started performing his new- the musical presence of Vince tic. While it was unclear how the est hit “Big Fish” that people Phi Do caliber pistol hidden inside of his amount of trash on Del Playa Staples and special guest Baauer DJ himself felt about the crowd really began to let go and engage Data Editor car and arrested him. Drive this morning when I got for their sold-out Warm Up show, due to the strategic lighting, it was with the music; the initial ticking Sanya Kamidi According to SBSO, the to work. The 6600 block in par- presented by A.S. Program Board. apparent that the people in the of the song was enough to get Social Media Manager crowds began dwindling around ticular was hit pretty hard, but As the doors opened at 8:30 sea of clout goggles, space buns everyone’s arms thrown in the air, 6 p.m. when the Outdoor Festival fortunately nothing we couldn’t p.m., hundreds of antsy students and Vans were having the time of ready to shout the lyrics. This was Despite a forecast with a low Ordinance, which bans any live handle,” he explained. waiting in line burst through the their lives. Soon enough, however, a sight that could’ve been seen probability of rainfall, this year’s or recorded music heard out- According to university entrance, clearly excited for an Baauer left the stage and UCSB throughout the entire venue, as Deltopia weekend saw a 25 per- side residences, went into effect. spokesperson Andrea Estrada, eventful performance. The room students were once again left devoted Vince Staples fans were cent increase in attendance from The crowds eventually dissi- the university spent between quickly began to fill with a combi- waiting anxiously for another per- located in front of the stage, on 2017. pated when students left I.V. to $25,000 and $30,000 on ads to nation of dedicated hip hop fans, former to come take their minds top of the bleachers, and even Deltopia, an unsanctioned attend The Warm Up concert deter out-of-towners from attend- as well as many people coming off the feeling of claustrophobia dancing in the very back behind street party held primarily on Del at the Thunderdome sponsored ing Deltopia. In previous years, off their Deltopia high, creating that comes with being an active all the main commotion. Playa Drive in Isla Vista, drew by Associated Students Program the university has spent up to a kind of sweaty, messy nightclub concertgoer. The dramatic (and potentially approximately 10,000 people Board. $40,000. atmosphere — or at least what Fresh off his most recent seizure-inducing) lighting dared this year, according to the Santa “This year we did see more The university also spent someone underage like myself release, Big Fish Theory, in 2017, the audience to treat the show as Barbara County Sheriff’s Office out-of-towners, and we did obvi- approximately $5,000 to put up would assume a nightclub is like. Vince Staples has been touring if it were a true festival. During (SBSO). This is an uptick from ously see an increase in medical fencing on El Colegio Road. The Outside of the venue, many stu- the country performing for fellow the performance of popular songs last year’s estimated attendance of transports,” Hoover said. “But for university faced backlash from dents were lined up at the box rap and hip hop enthusiasts alike. like “Norf Norf” and “Get The between 6,000 and 8,000 people. the most part, people were pretty students and the CSD regarding office outside due to a ticketing Unlike his debut studio album, Fuck Off My Dick” for example, There were 56 citations, 25 respectful of law enforcement and their decision to put up fencing error that prevented them from Summertime ’06, this second students were desperately trying arrests and 25 medical transports there weren’t any major problems this year, despite a formal request entering. Nevertheless, despite endeavor probes the difficulty to simultaneously keep rhythm this year by both SBSO and the other than the medical transports from the CSD to reconsider. this unfortunate ticketing mis- of trying to grasp and under- with the music and the chang- UC Police Department (UCPD), we talked about.” CSD Board President Ethan take, the general mood of the stand the phenomenon of sudden ing lights, creating a hype that according to preliminary num- According to arrest logs from Bertrand said the CSD coordi- crowd felt happy and enthusiastic fame, accompanied with strong invoked everyone inside the bers from the Sheriff’s office. April 5 to April 8, out-of-towners nated with local law enforce- as they awaited the show that was electronic and dance influences. Thunderdome to join in and enjoy Both citation and arrest numbers made up 49 percent of Deltopia ment and had a contract with to come (except for those who As someone who’s grown up in the fun. dropped from last year’s 68 cita- arrests. the UCPD to deploy Community couldn’t get in — sorry). Southern California, Staples stays Rap may not be everyone’s tions and 42 arrests, but the num- Most of the arrests occurred Service Officers (CSOs) during Special guest Baauer opened close to his West Coast roots in cup of tea, but either way, there’s ber of medical transports jumped on Del Playa Drive, where law the day to help keep people safe. the show with an electronic DJ his quick rapping style and mes- no denying that Vince Staples from 14 in 2017. enforcement arrested 10 people. “I’m very glad that it was a rel- set, similar to what you might see merizing beats which are present has great talent and a good heart. All 25 medical transports were Jay Freeman, director for the atively safe event,” Bertrand said. and hear in a rave or at an EDM in both albums. Though his music career is fairly drug and alcohol related. There I.V. Community Services District “On that note, I’m really happy festival. Made famous from his In addition to being a talented young, he’s already collaborated was one incident involving an (CSD), said that with the excep- to see a continued reduction in viral hit, “Harlem Shake,” Baauer rapper, Staples also has a rather with several other musicians who opioid-related overdose, dur- tion of several parking restric- arrests and citations. However, I has since added to his resume by philanthropic side as he himself have appeared at UCSB, like Billie ing which SBSO administered tions, it was “a day like any am concerned about this year’s winning EDM song of year at the grew up in unfavorable economic Eilish, won impressive awards like Narcan. other.” increase in medical calls, and it Billboard Music Awards, making circumstances. Concerned with Best Impact Track from the BET According to SBSO spokesper- The day after Deltopia festivi- just shows us how important it is guest appearances on songs like the growing glamorization of Hip Hop Awards, and has poten- son Kelly Hoover, there were two ties, 60 volunteers assembled at to continue to work to make this “Talk Bout Me” by Major Lazer dangerous gang lifestyles, Vince tial for so much more. In a world separate cases where a partygoer Adopt-A-Block’s annual Deltopia event safer.” and remixing songs from popular Staples is an active member of of fake musicians with nothing fell off a balcony due to intoxica- Cleanup Sunday morning to Bertrand added that moving artists in different music genres his community YMCA in North but dollar signs in mind, the tion. Neither incident resulted in pick up 776 pounds of trash. forward, there should be consid- like No Doubt. Rather than Long Beach where he encour- Thunderdome was able to host major injuries. According to Adopt-A-Block erations about creating a “more choosing to accept his 15 minutes ages the youth to try their hand one of the few that fall outside of Two of the arrests that Supervisor Raymond Willefert, sustainable event,” which brings of fame from the internet success at creative hobbies such as graph- this category. occurred on Saturday involved- the amount of street waste he together locals, community orga- handguns. In the first incident observed this year was similar to nizations and businesses. SBSO arrested Briton Barge, 23, last year’s. “Right now, we have a bunch after he allegedly used a 0.40 “Deltopia has certainly qui- of people who are roaming caliber pistol to threaten two vic- eted down in the last few years, around on Del Playa with no Vince Staples, Baauer tims while searching for his stolen and fortunately we’re not see- plans,” Bertrand said. “If we can backpack. ing widespread trashing of the bring some more fun and safe SBSO also arrested Tristian community and environment on activities to Isla Vista on this day Gilford, 24, after Gilford was the scale that was experienced and really incorporate local busi- Tackle UCSB Warm Up pulled over for having “faulty prior to 2015,” Willefert said in nesses into it, I think that we can lighting equipment” on his car. an email. have a much safer and more posi- Police officers then found a .25 “There was a significant tive event.” 2 Thursday, April 12, 2018 Daily Nexus

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UC Santa Barbara’s INDIAN FOOD TASTING hosted by the Isla Vista Food Co-Op officials are making their second push toward mediation program with the Santa Barbara Campus Democrats began campaigning for Need a flavor boost, Gauchos? on Saturday, April 14, from 12 p.m. a measure which would fund Isla Vista’s Legal Aid Foundation and hired an interim the measure last Monday, while the “Yes on On Thursday, April 12, the Isla to 1 p.m. The Department of Public financially hamstrung government for the first General Manager, all while operating mainly Measure R” campaign has been active since Vista Food Co-Op is hosting Worms and the Santa Barbara time. on a $200,000 donation from UC Santa Barbara. mid-March. a HowGood demo with Maya County Resource Recovery and Measure R, a new ballot measure proposed While the I.V. Recreation and Parks District Kaimal Fine Indian Foods from Waste Management Division will be by the Isla Vista Community Services District has not made an official statement supporting 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by and try there to teach you about the kind of (CSD), would fund the fledgling government’s the measure, Third District Supervisor Joan five flavors of ready-made “dal,” or food that can be composted and the operations by imposing an eight percent tax Hartmann issued a statement on Wednesday Indian lentils. Bring your friends usage of worms. There will also be on electricity, garbage disposal, gas, sewage “strongly in support” of Measure R. Hartmann to try this sustainable and organic demonstrations with compost and and water services. The ballot measure will be has personally contributed $6,000 toward meal! earth machines. on Isla Vistans’ June 5, 2018, primary election the campaign and will actively fundraise and ballot. Due to its great density, canvass for its passage, she said. QUACK QUACK SHOPPING ON A BUDGET The I.V. CSD was created on Nov. 9, Hartmann said the measure’s passage would On Friday, April 13, from 8 p.m. On Monday, April 16, from 6 p.m. 2016, after the passage of Measure E with an diversity,“ poverty level allow for the CSD to thrive and provide effective to 12 a.m., The Mallards will be to 7 p.m., the Isla Vista Food Co-Op overwhelming 87 percent of the vote, but the services to its unique demographic. performing with The Swells on is hosting Grocery Shopping on a new government was deprived of financial “Due to its great density, diversity, poverty 6508 Del Playa Drive. Dress up Budget, an event to teach students how stability when Measure F failed to garner the and demographics level, and demographics dominated by a young in a spooky costume and stop by to grocery shop on a budget of $50 a necessary 66.67 percent of the vote, falling short student population … Isla Vista has an even with friends to hear some groovy week. There will be demonstrations by about six percent. dominated by a young greater need for services and infrastructure tunes. Those wearing the best from the cookbook entitled “Good Measure R is essentially a second attempt than other unincorporated areas in the County,” costumes will get to dance on and Cheap: Eat Well on $4 a Day.” to pass a user utility tax (UUT), the same goal Hartmann said in her statement. stage with both bands. The Swells The Co-Op will be raffling off the Measure F sought to accomplish in 2016. The student population While proponents of the tax have sought will be performing at 9 p.m., and cookbook at the event. Come learn ballot language for the measure has changed to spread their message through door-to-door The Mallards will be performing how to utilize your grocery money since the UUT’s first appearance at the polls, … Isla Vista has an canvassing and tabling, opponents have voiced at 10:30 p.m. wisely. though only slightly. their displeasure toward the tax, primarily While on the 2016 ballot, Measure F included through flyers. the contingency that the UUT would go into even greater need Chuck Eckert, treasurer of anti-UUT group effect with the creation of a then-nebulous CSD. Isla Vistans Against Higher Taxes, told the Measure R now lists the particular services the Nexus on Wednesday that the group has been tax would fund. for services and distributing flyers advocating for a “no” vote on NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING According to the ballot language registered the measure. with the county’s clerk-recorder, the UUT infrastructure than The flyers claim that I.V. residents’ taxes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ordinance 2017-001 “AN would explicitly fund any of the following are far too high and calls on them to voice ORDINANCE OF THE ISLA VISTA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT services: improvements to parking, public safety, their dissent. The exact cost of the UUT lighting and sidewalks. other unincorporated for individual residents is still undetermined, ESTABLISHING OFF-LEASH AREAS FOR DOGS” Adopted March 8, The tax could also be used to provide according to CSD Secretary and Director 2018 by the Board of Directors of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park tenant mediation services, create a municipal areas in the County. Spencer Brandt. The CSD plans to present a District is available for public inspection at the District oŠce advisory council and operate facilities like the revenue estimate at their next board meeting, located at 961 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, California or the Community Room the CSD currently meets at Brandt said. District website www.ivparks.org. for its twice-monthly board meetings and the Eckert said he is against the measure’s burgeoning Community Center. passage because he believes the I.V. government After a period of 30 days, the Ordinance 2017-001 “AN In order to place Measure R on the June JOAN HARTMANN does not need additional funding “to do what primary ballot, the CSD Board of Directors they have already done.” He also said services ORDINANCE OF THE ISLA VISTA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT first voted on the language citizens would see like tenant mediation duplicate already available ESTABLISHING OFF-LEASH AREAS FOR DOGS” will become on their voting slips and then submitted the In an interview with the Nexus on Wednesday, services like the Community Housing Office e•ective. proposed question to the County of Santa I.V. CSD President Ethan Bertrand said the key and other resources offered by UCSB and the Barbara Board of Supervisors, which later difference between the 2016 vote and this year’s County of Santa Barbara. Phishing Scams Target UCSB and SB Residents

Vianna Mabanag Sam Horowitz, UCSB’s chief security detecting online activity. Reporter information officer. He said, however, that possibilities could Despite posting a warning on UCSB’s include leaks through students’ distribution Fourth-year sociology major Sarah “Free & For Sale” page on Facebook mailing lists or computer malware. Padilla fell victim to a phishing scam in and having UCSB’s Student Information “The best way to tell if an email is a late February when thousands of UC Santa Systems and Technology help reset her phishing scam is that if it expresses any sort Barbara students received an email from U-Mail information, Padilla says she still of urgency or threat,” Horowitz said. “If it’s her U-Mail address with a job offer: $300 a occasionally gets emails relating to the too good to be true, or if it’s really urgent week for dog-sitting. scam. and threatens, be circumspect about it. “I got an email from what looked like “I wasn’t satisfied with the help desk. Have a skeptical mind to recognize when the school, and it directed me to a link,” They reset my U-Mail, and I tried to show you’re being fooled. Students need to look Padilla said. “Of course I was going to them that I was still getting spam, but it out all the time.” open it because I’m always on the lookout seemed like they didn’t believe me. They Shea Lovan, associate director of for emails from professors or anything were helpful in resetting but even then UCSB’s Enterprise Technology Services, campus-related.” I’m still wondering how our security is so said that while he does not have phishing- A few days after clicking the link, compromised,” she said. specific statistics, “Office 365 blocks an Padilla received at least 3,000 emails and Horowitz explained that there is little average of 2.7 million pieces of spam and 40 Facebook messages regarding the false the help desk can do when someone falls just under 5,000 pieces of malware destined job offer, most of them from people asking victim to a phishing attack. for U-Mail accounts every month.” for more information and even sending full “If you respond to a phishy message, Phone call scams claiming ransom have resumes. they’re going to send you more messages also been targeting students and citizens Like Padilla, many UCSB students because they know you respond. The help throughout Santa Barbara County. can suffer from these scams when they desk can’t fully prevent when the student Large reports of phone calls involving mistake faulty emails for official university declared themselves to be a soft target,” IRS impersonators and virtual kidnapping announcements. he said. instances are on the rise, according to Phishing is a form of social engineering Horowitz said that there is no clear a press release from the Santa Barbara that takes place through email with the answer as to how scammers obtained County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO). ultimate goal of acquiring someone’s U-Mail information since some technology personal information, according to is untraceable and there are limitations to PHISHING p.5 SIERRA DEAK / DAILY NEXUS 4 Thursday, April 12, 2018 News Daily Nexus ‘NewCen’ To Create Innovation Lab, Pedestrian Path This project is the third attempt at renovating the UCen; the past two projects, proposed by A.S. presidents, did not pass the voting threshold, but a new 3D representation of the NewCen visualizes how a finished facility would look

Evelyn Spence The model was developed by Nocciolo and Psychological Services (C.A.P.S.). Deputy News Editor and Jean Gaff, managing principal of Pfeiffer The 3D model additionally projects an Shomik Mukherjee Architects. expanded Wellness Center, which currently County News Editor The plans radically change and “revitalize” exists inside Student Health. As previously the University Center (UCen) into a “NewCen,” reported, the building would also include a The University Center Renovation Project according to A.S. President Hieu Le. migrated A.S. Bike Shop. would include several previously unannounced The intent is to try to “Today’s Student Affairs’ [(S.A.)] service The project would also include a new elements, including drastic expansion into needs substantially exceed the capacity of “pedestrian zone” adjacent to the building, Corwin Pavilion and new collaborative areas, “ S.A. facilities, compromising functionality, which would allow more space for people according to a projected 3D model of the redefine the University collaborations and staff and student well- walking through on campus tours. building obtained by the Nexus. being,” Le said. Several areas of the current UCen, such “I think this project is transformational The renovated UCen would include a as the bookstore, Starbucks and some of the in its scope,” said Mark Nocciolo, director Center to be less like a new “innovation lab” where students could food areas, will remain in business throughout of capital development at UC Santa Barbara. collaborate on projects, a “demonstration construction, Le said. Nocciolo has overseen early renovation plans kitchen” in which chefs would offer cooking Since the project was first proposed, and worked with the architect and Associated mall and more like a lessons and connectivity kiosks, in which students have disputed how much it would Students (A.S.) to help visualize the project. students tabling for their organizations would actually cost, while information about the “The intent is to try to redefine the University have a space to set up shop. state of the current UCen and Le’s petitioning Center to be less like a mall and more like a student union. These features are in addition to elements methods have been controversial topics across student union. Anybody who has been to any previously described on the project’s ballot the UCSB campus. Division 1 campus would recognize that there’s measure, such as expanded space for the If students vote to pass the project, student usually a university center that’s more student- A.S. Food Bank, Campus Learning and oriented than ours is,” he explained. HIEU LE Assistive Services (CLAS) and Counseling UCEN p.5

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IRENE CHEN / DAILY NEXUS The UCen renovation project will include an innovation lab, a demonstration kitchen, a Wellness Center and an A.S. Bike shop. The total cost of the project and sources of funding are still undetermined.

(Scan our code on Snapchat to add us) Daily Nexus News Thursday, April 12, 2018 5 UCEN Historic El Centro Building Set To Reopen Continued from p.4 fees will be increased $20.40 per quarter from Fall 2018 until Fall 2022. From Fall 2022 to Fall 2052, students will pay an additional $96.06 per quarter. Funding for the project will come from a combination of alumni donations, student fees and the university itself, according to Le. “At this current state we don’t know [exactly how much people will pay] because there are a lot of factors, such as donations,” he said. This is the third time an A.S. president has created a UCen renovation plan. During the 2013-14 school year, then-President Jonathan Abboud developed a similar plan that would have expanded space in the UCen to allocate more space to campus services. The plan failed on the spring ballot. Another failed UCen renovation, proposed in 2011, would have expanded third-floor study space. In 2012, then-President Harrison Weber created a plan for an entirely new building, a Student Engagement Center. Students voted down the fee initiative in the spring election. While the organization of different spaces has varied in the different UCen plans, the concept has remained fairly consistent, Nocciolo said. He noted that the latest renovation project differs from the previous ones because it addresses infrastructural problems that are reportedly plaguing the facility. Students will vote on this project in April 23-26. If it passes, planning likely will begin KAITLYN NGUYEN / DAILY NEXUS immediately, according to Le. The El Centro Annex has served as a place of organization and community for UCSB’s Latinx community and other campus groups for four decades. The building was deemed unstable in 2017 due to various structural problems, promting students and alumni to call for its repair and the preservation of its history.

Victoria Gurrola supported the restoration of the building permanency and improvement of the Staff Writer and by April 2017 the administration had building, including insect and mold decided against the demolition of the inspections and requests for a hydration PHISHING A year after students and alumni historic building. station, which was eventually installed Continued from p.3 fought against the demolition of The El A committee of students and late 2016. Centro Annex building, El Centro will be administrators was then created According to UCSB spokesperson officially reopened on April 14, debuting to discuss the conditions of the new Andrea Estrada, the entire portion of El Centro was Virtual kidnapping scams involve contacting a family its renovations and a time capsule burial building and to discuss what was needed. the building that was previously a trailer member and claiming to have kidnapped someone close dedicated to the building’s history. “As students, we came together to was remodeled, except for the wood stud “ to them before demanding ransom payment. El Centro, which sits on sunken stop that and to fight for the history and walls and plywood siding and the wood allocated in the late “The best way to combat these calls is to educate the ground between the library and Broida the culture that has been built in that roof rafters and plywood roofing. public,” SBSO spokesperson Kelly Hoover said. Hall, has historically been a gathering space over time and to ensure that El The trailer now has a concrete “Anytime we send information out about these place for Latinx students and activists. Centro has a permanent physical space foundation, a drainage system to prevent ’70s, early ’80s to phone scams, it appears that it scares off the scammers The building provides working space on campus,” Mooraj said. flooding during the rainy season and for a time before they flare back up again,” she added. for campus organizations including The space was created as a response new wiring that improves the lights and give students of To avoid falling victim for phone scams, Hoover M.U.J.E.R. de UCSB, El Congreso, to the lack of representation and support Wi-Fi connection in the building. advises to simply hang up the phone. Students for Justice in Palestine and the from the UCSB administration for the Mooraj said that some offices were “If anybody calls you claiming to be from any agency conglomerate Mesa Directiva. Latinx community, which additionally remodeled to create a conference room color a place to and asks you for financial information or mentions that The reconstruction cost led to the creation of the Chicana/o and a kitchen. Ten feet of space was also you owe something, just hang up and call the agency to approximately $900,000, funded by Studies department and support added to the main activity room. make sure that this person is legitimate,” she said. Student Affairs and partially funded by programs like EOP, according to Mooraj. New furniture, monitors and salvaged congregate, a place If students have been victims of phishing, they the deferred maintenance program. A 10-day hunger strike by Chicanx art pieces from the original building now should visit security.ucsb.edu to report the issue. In January 2017, occupants of the student activists in 1994 pushed the adorn the reconstructed student hub. to meet where they building received a 45-day vacate notice UCSB administration to make El Centro According to Mooraj, the new after a report from the Van Sande a permanent space after the trailer had building is expected to be a permanent Structural Consultant group confirmed been given a life-span of 10 years and location for El Centro, and there will be could feel welcomed various structural issues including insect had not been considered a permanent regular upkeep and maintenance. infestation, poor ventilation and structural building. UC Santa Barbara’s Educational damage that made the building highly “The space of El Centro was allocated Opportunity Program (EOP) and on campus during a unstable in the event of an earthquake. in the late ’70s, early ’80s to give students Early Academic Outreach Program are After the eviction notice, students and of color a place to congregate, a place to currently operating from the building. alumni voiced their frustration toward meet where they could feel welcomed on A psychologist from Counseling and time when that really the administration for seemingly ignoring campus during a time when that really Psychological Services will also be the requests of the occupants to repair the wasn’t the case,” Mooraj said. accessible on the first floor of the building. wasn’t the case. building, according to Shahryar Mooraj, “Since then, it’s been a center for “We have a signed agreement with a fourth-year mathematical science and community organizing and activism in the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for physics double major and member of the terms of fighting for different things that Student Affairs and other administration El Centro Committee. students need,” he added. that El Centro will be a permanent The Associated Students Senate According to Mooraj, students at physical space and that it will remain SHAHRYAR MOORAJ passed a resolution a few weeks later that El Centro continually fought for the where it is today,” Mooraj said. 6 Thursday, April 12, 2018 Sports Daily Nexus Armchair QB Cavs forward Tristan Thompson has made headlines recently Baseball for cheating on his pregnant The UCSB baseball team is riding the girlfriend Khloe Kardashian. high of a four-game win streak heading He’s been labeled a serial cheater into its series against Big West foe UC by many as he‘s now swindled Irvine. 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DUSTIN HARRIS / DAILY NEXUS Sean White Barbara in a way, it didn’t feel like it because sports powerhouse. Given that fact, your Sports Co-Editor we were getting paid. It more so felt like journey to playing professionally may ‘this is the first step toward a professional possibly be more challenging than expected. Typically, the storylines in men’s college career.’ It was fun being able to play for Is that potential challenge something you basketball are about the next one-and-done money with those other guys that you are anticipate and will embrace? Does it kind of superstars that look to be on their way to the used to being enemies with. You study their put a chip on your shoulder? next level. Although overlooked, the journey game and film, and know everything they GV: “A little bit. Coming to this school, of a four-year starter is still alive. It’s usually can do left and right. It was definitely nice I knew that would be something I would the case at mid-major Division I schools. to play with them and not against them, and have to deal with down the road. I didn’t It’s a reality we oftentimes witness at UCSB get to know them in a different way. Even exactly have the career in many ways on a yearly basis. While it is common at the game of three-on-three with the rules that I wanted to. I think coming back this UCSB, the opportunity to watch a player’s they had was something that five-on-five year with my injury kind of held me back development over the span of four years is doesn’t even expose you to at all. Being able numbers wise from the numbers kind of a priceless experience. In the case of guard to battle and get to the championship was year that I could’ve had. That definitely Gabe Vincent, who is preparing for the next a great opportunity that went really well for hurts me moving forward to this spring chapter in his playing career, the four-year us. Unfortunately, we fell short but we were and summer. But with that being said, at process was nothing short of fulfilling as his able to make some money and played well.” the end of the day, it’s all about who can name is forever etched in Gaucho history. play and who can perform. I knew that SW: Although your collegiate playing coming into Santa Barbara, and it’s part of SW: Your collegiate career has officially career has concluded, you are already back the reason I came here because I wanted come to an end. Have you had the chance training and preparing for the next level. to go somewhere where I could get better. Vincent to reflect on your time as a Gaucho? How has that process been? What kind I think I’ve done that. I’m just trying to get GV: “I did a little bit [of reflecting] after of regimen are you on at the moment? Is better, and continue to work on my craft the loss in the Big West Tournament. I there anything new or are you sticking to and perfect it.” took a week off, but that was more so for your usual preparation leading up to that my body, so it could recuperate and get moment? SW: Have you reached out to any prepared for my next step. It’s been a fun GV: “The preparation is a little bit past Gauchos that are currently playing ride. I completed some things I didn’t think I different in terms of not having games to professional ball? Have you sought any type would or really had in my sights. Obviously, prepare for right now. It’s more so preparing of advice? I had some unfinished business. But all in for workouts and being ready at any time GV: “Absolutely. I’ve been close to some all, it’s been amazing. Everything I could to showcase my talents and to stay in guys since I committed to UCSB. I’ve been have ever wanted it to be in many ways.” shape. Before, I couldn’t work out as much, close with Michael Bryson, who is in the especially with my knee. I was worried NBA G League right now, James Nunnally, SW: Speaking of “unfinished business,” about my knee and overworking it. But now, he’s overseas now, Orlando Johnson as well. the main focus was to make the NCAA with it being close to 100 percent, I’m able to Those are the three people I’ve been in tournament. It was a feat that didn’t happen do more. Not having to worry about a game contact with, and they’ve always been good for you during your career. After going and what not, they can push my limits and during my whole four years here. They’ve through that, how much of an impact did it see how in-shape I can get and try to get reached out and checked in on me, and have on you? At the same time, how did it better each day, I’m able to work out more. have given advice here and there. They’ve influence your mentality to grind for it year As of right now, I’m lifting really early, like been good resources for me, and a good a 2 in and year out? a 6:30 a.m. lift followed by a hoop workout. part of this Gaucho family.” GV: “It’s a motivation. It’s a goal for every I get some food, get another workout in collegiate basketball player. At least it should during the day, whether it be an hour or two SW: If you could talk to the younger be if it isn’t. That’s the ultimate goal every hours later, just trying to work it in around Gabe, is there one particular thing you’d like season, day in and day out. Falling short of class [too]. I’m just trying to do as much as to mention? Any advice or lesson learned that year after year makes you work harder possible honestly. Anytime I can hoop, I’m that you have now that would be significant in the offseason. It’s the ultimate motivation; definitely taking advantage of it. Anything I enough? not achieving something you wanted and can do to get better.” GV: “That’s a tough question for me. planned to achieve. That journey was I’ve always been a little more mature than rough. Battling back from injury, looking SW: Speaking of the next level, is there my peers around me and a little more back, it has all helped mold me into who anything you have lined up in regard to professional with how I carry myself. I think I am today. Not achieving this goal is still making the transition to the pro ball? I would give advice to trust the process. going to motivate me everyday moving GV: I’m kind of in this limbo of being That everything you do affects the way forward in my professional career as well.” ready whenever my number may be called things are going to be. Everything I do now, and waiting to see what happens in the every decision I make now, in my mind, I’m SW: Just a few weeks ago, you, Leland next few months here. I’ve hired an agent. making as a pro. If it’s not going to make me King II and two other seniors of the Big I’m in the finalizing stages of that. Getting better as a pro, then it’s like, ‘why would I go West (CP’s Victor Joseph and UCR’s Chance that moving forward and having someone do that?’ Whether it helps my mentality, my Murray) played in college basketball’s first to speak on my behalf soon will be great. body [is important]. I would try to push that ever three-on-three tournament/national I’m just trying to get ready for hopefully mindset on myself at a younger age, which championship (Dos Equis 3x3). Y’all didn’t any league workouts I can get, and just to I think I had a little bit of, but obviously as win the championship, but can you talk be prepared for what comes next in the you get older it becomes more serious and about that experience? Was it difficult summer. Right now, I’m just preparing for you’re closer to being at that level. These are adjusting to playing with two guys you that next step and trying to set things up. It’s all of the sorts of things I would tell myself usually were matched up against? How really interesting for me, as someone who is in hopes that I would listen as a young kid was it to be able to do something that not anticipating to be drafted. Everything and take that advice.” college athletes aren’t allowed to do as far is kind of slow for a while, then things start as making some money? happening really quickly and you get those SW: In one word, who is Gabe Vincent? Gabe Vincent - #2 GV: “That experience was very answers you’re searching for.” GV: “Wow. That’s a tough question. I’m different. Very different. Even though we going to need a second here.” were representing the Big West and Santa SW: It’s a known fact that UCSB isn’t a “I would say leader.” Daily Nexus Sports Thursday, April 12, 2018 7 No. 17 UCSB Celebrates Senior Day, Hosts Hawai’i & UC Davis

Kunal Mehta It will be crucial for the ‘Chos to limit that she does lead our team and there is a Staff Writer the amount of chances Hawaii has on target on her back, which makes it a little goal by continuing to stay consistent more challenging for herself but that will The No. 17 UCSB women’s water with their defensive energy throughout lead to other people being open.” polo team, who is 14-11 overall and the entire game. Moreover, freshman attacker Mollie 1-2 in conference play, will face No. 5 “Hawaii has very good shooters,” Simmons continues her diverse level of Hawaii in Santa Barbara this weekend Head Coach Serela Kay said. “I think play in terms of goals, sprints and steals. on Saturday and No. 10 UC Davis they have a lot of fire power so we are The San Jose native currently has 17 on Sunday in hopes of improving its going to need to be able to really lock goals and 33 steals on the year and Big West record before the conference down on defense and get some good has consistently won sprints to start off tournament in a couple of weeks. shot blocks.” the period and give the Gauchos early Santa Barbara will look to pull off As winners of seven of their last 10 momentum. the upset at home against both an 18-4, games, UC Davis will look to continue “She is only a freshman and I think 3-0 conference record Rainbow Wahine their hot streak by relying primarily on there is such room for growth from her,” team and the Aggies squad, who is 17-8 their potent offense as they average 11 Kay said. “I am excited for what is going overall, 2-1 in Big West play, as UCSB goals per game on the year. to come in the future.” comes into this game riding off the high The Aggies were last in action this Both Buck and sophomore goalkeeper of a 9-5 win over CSUN. past weekend when they won a thriller Kenzi Snyder continue to split time UCSB defeated No. 20 CSUN this against No. 9 UC Irvine. Senior center in front of the cage and will look to past Saturday to also earn its first Big Greta Kohlmoos had a hat trick on the continue their dominance as of late. West victory of the season. Sophomore day while sophomore goalkeeper Caitlin With 10 saves and two steals combined utility Sarah Snyder led the way with Golding had seven saves. in their last game, they have made it four goals while freshman goalkeeper In order for UCSB to have success extremely difficult for opponents to find Becca Buck had six saves in front of the against UC Davis, it will be crucial for the back of the net. cage. the ‘Chos to slow down junior utility “I think their presence was good,” Kay In their previous matchup, which Annie Kutt, who leads the team with 73 said. “They have been communicating dates back to last season, Hawaii won points on the year, consisting of 32 goals very well and that is something we have 8-3 behind a high-powered offense that and 41 assists. been focusing on.” averaged 10 goals per game. Despite struggling on offense in the With just two games remaining before Hawaii has won six of their last seven prior two games before CSUN, Santa the Big West Tournament, UCSB will games by an average margin of seven Barbara seems to have found their look to increase their seed in the Big goals. rhythm offensively, primarily due to the West Standings as they are currently in They last played against No. 14 Long play of Snyder. fifth place. If they win both games, they Beach State in their last home game of Snyder comes into this game as will put themselves in a great position the season and won by a score of 12-6. the third-leading goal scorer in the to secure at least a top-three seed in the Sophomore utility Maartje Keuning led conference. With 45 goals on the year, tournament. the way as she netted four goals, giving she has already passed last year’s personal Santa Barbara will look to add on to her 36 on the year. scoring record by 10 goals and still has their one-game win streak as they host Junior Irene Gonzales netted a hat two regular season games as well as the both Hawaii and Davis this weekend in NEXUS FILE PHOTO trick on the game as well, adding to her Big West Tournament to add to it. Santa Barbara at 12 p.m. on Saturday Heading into their final two matches of the season, the Gauchos will look to improve their Big West team-leading record of 49 goals, which “She has been inspiring,” Kay stated. and Sunday, respectively, at Campus Conference standing as they face off against first place Hawai’i and second place UC Davis this weekend. also leads the Big West. “I think it is important for her to realize Pool. No. 11 Gauchos Look To Gain Momentum as Season Ends With this being the final weekend before the Big West Tournament, this is UCSB’s final chance to improve its fifth-place standing

Richard Benites son; that’s a .731 winning percentage. In confer- Staff Writer ence UCI currently stands in third place. The team, however, has broken at .500 in their The regular season campaign for men’s volley- last two regular season/conference opponents of ball is now nearing an end. However, the postsea- LBSU and CSUN; on the road they are 8-3 and son is just on the horizon as the Gauchos will look are 8-4 whilst at home. to finish off their conference calendar with a bang. Historically speaking, the Gauchos have a slight Santa Barbara currently remains tied for fourth advantage over the Anteaters as their all-time in the Big West league standings alongside CSUN. series records places them at 46-30. This is the No. 1 Long Beach State clinched regular season first time this year these two teams have encoun- champion honors just last week with a win against tered each other. UC San Diego, 3-0. Last time out, during the previous season, UC A pair of back-to-back wins this week might Irvine bested UC Santa Barbara in back to back also be just enough for UCSB to find themselves games, both by a 3-2 margin. in either a two-team tie for third or three-team tie The Gauchos will have a lot riding on the line for second place in the conference, all depending in this week’s matchups as they’ll look to close out on how the University of Hawai’i vs. Long Beach the regular season on a high note and prove to the DUSTIN HARRIS / DAILY NEXUS State games go. Anteaters who is still in charge. As far as national rankings go, UCSB dropped Both sides will showcase players who are only one spot, formerly No. 11, following their amongst the best in their conference. UCSB Hopes to Keep Stride back-to-back pair of defeats against No. 1 Long Some individual leaders include UCSB’s sopho- Beach State. more opposite Keenan Sanders who is fifth in UC Irvine still remains in third place since the kills per set at 3.69, and UCI’s junior opposite last few poll updates as they continue to chase Karl Apfelbach who places fourth overall at 3.79. Hosting Big West Foe Hawai’i UCLA in ranking points with hopes that they will Apfelbach is also first in total number of kills in soon surpass them. the Big West with a whopping 375 total amount Max Kelton in the conference with 133.0 while sitting in the fifth An above .500 winning percentage record will on the year. Staff Writer spot in terms of strikeouts at 107. be on the line for the Gauchos as they currently On the defensive end, UCI’s seven-foot-tall On the other side, the Gauchos look to continue to find themselves at 10-11 on the season and 3-5 in sophomore middle Scott Stadick leads the league With both teams on the front end of a winning keep the bats rolling after their doubleheader sweep terms of conference play. in blocks per set at 1.31. Meanwhile, UCSB’s junior streak, the UCSB softball team welcomes Hawaii to over UC Davis last weekend as Hawaii comes into A bit of a drought has been observed as a stel- middle Connor Drake is fifth in the same category Santa Barbara as it kicks off a six-game home stand. town. lar start to the year has been halted by a streak of with a near 1.03 count of his own. The Gauchos stand at 15-24 on the season, 2-4 in Sophomore second base standout Alyssa Diaz losses; the team fell twice in last week’s encounter This week’s play will begin with UCSB hosting conference play as they head into their longest home remains a competitor throughout as she carries this with Hawai’i and have only earned one total vic- UCI at home on Thursday, April 12. stretch of the season. Hawaii, 19-16 overall, 3-3 in Gaucho team with a .349 average, 5 home runs and tory in their last seven games. UCSB also holds a They’ll then head southbound to visit Irvine on Big West play, prepares for the heart of its confer- 19 RBIs. fairly even overall when at home (6-5) or on the Saturday, April 14. Both games are slated to com- ence schedule after sweeping the Cal Poly Mustangs While there haven’t been many positive takeaways road (4-6). mence at 7 p.m. sharp. at home last weekend. from this season of UCSB softball, production from As for the visitors, UC Irvine has shown their The first inaugural Big West Tournament is also The Rainbow Warriors look to maintain momen- freshman outfielder Sammy Fabian remains con- elite status as a top three in the nation program, set to occur the following week once seeding and tum through their travels to sunny Santa Barbara sistent and promising as the first year is putting up both on the court and on paper. scheduling is completed after this last week of as the power hitters out of Hawaii have some con- premier numbers with a .343 batting average and 9 The Anteaters boast a 19-7 overall on the sea- conference play. fidence brewing from a three-game win streak kept stolen bases on the year, good for fifth in the confer- alive by a three-run walk-off homer by senior first ence. baseman Rachel Turner in the bottom of the sev- Similarly, UCSB does a terrific job making contact enth. with the ball as it leads the conference in the least The up-and-down season for Hawaii has consist- number of strikeouts on the season, but the team ed of major power from the team’s batting leaders. often struggles to score runs when they get runners Sophomore shortstop Callee Heen is on a tear as her on. second-year campaign has been crucial in keeping The ‘Chos have hit into the most double plays in the Warriors above .500 on the year. the conference this season and struggle to get the Heen is slapping a commanding .384 batting aver- ball in the air as they also hold the most ground outs. age along with an .808 slugging percentage, good for Similarly, they have the second most fly outs in the second best in the conference. the conference, so while their contact is prime, the Power hitting is where Heen strives as she sits tied placement of the ball when it jumps off the bat is atop the conference in home runs with 12 long balls typically to an unideal area of the field. on the year and fifth in RBIs with 29. UCSB has difficulty scoring runs and it could be Accompanied by junior third baseman Nicole in part by the lack of walks hitters get. Lopez who has solidified her three-hole spot in the The ambitious and active Gaucho bats remain order, the one-two power hitting tandem has been a aggressive at the plate, but UCSB only has 84 walks puzzle for pitchers the entire year. on the season as opposed to some top teams with Lopez has been a consistent threat, logging the over 110. most at bats on the team while hitting .313 in the On the other hand, Santa Barbara’s pitching has process. been atrocious. She sits in fifth place in home runs from Big West The ‘Chos sport the highest ERA in the confer- Conference players with 7 bombs on the year, man- ence with a 4.46 earned run average and lack the aging to add 20 RBIs as well. ability to close out games down the stretch. Behind Hawaii’s power hitting front end of the The two aces heading into the season, junior lineup is an ace duo of pitching aces commanded by Veronika Gulvin and senior Lena Mayer, combine senior pitcher Dana Thompson. for a 4.99 ERA with eight losses a piece. Thompson has started all but thirteen of the This weekend marks a big chance for the Gauchos Rainbow Wahine games this season sporting a 2.95 to climb the conference standings before its too late. ERA and adding four complete game shutouts in The series opener between UCSB and Hawai’i ANGIE BANKS / DAILY NEXUS doing so. takes place at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 13 at Campus Santa Barbara has lost six of its last seven and will look to regain some composure when it has two Thompson has the second most innings pitched Diamond. matches this weekend against UC Irvine. All-time, the Anteaters lead the series, tallying a 46-30 record. 8 Thursday, April 12, 2018 Artsweek Daily Nexus ARTSWEEK Alt-J To Grace the Stage at Santa Barbara

Kristina Valencia Staff Writer

Fresh off their latest studio album release, Relaxer, indie band alt-J will be performing at the Santa Barbara Bowl on April 16 with musical guest, Børns. Known for hits like “Left Hand Free” and “Breezeblocks,” alt-J has since added more tracks to their roster of fun, festival music perfect for the laid-back beach After a three-year lifestyle here in SB. “ Opening up the show will be the multi- talented singer-songwriter Børns. Originally period of no new from Michigan, Garrett Borns has been a creative force since age 10 when he was a pro- fessional magician and eventually worked his music, alt-J is way up to receiving awards for his drawings and various other forms of visual art. At 19 he was even giving TED Talks, during which he’d perform original songs right on stage. finally on the road Since making his first debut in 2015 with his album Dopamine, Børns has made his way onto the charts with hit singles like “Electric again touring for Love,” “American Money” and “10,000 Emerald Pools.” This past January, he released his second studio album, Blue Madonna, which their new album, features Lana Del Rey on multiple tracks and encompasses heavy themes of heartbreak, confusion and love. In addition to playing this Relaxer, which show with alt-J, Børns will also be performing both weekends this year at Coachella. After a three-year period of no new music, came out June 2 of alt-J is finally on the road again touring for their new album, Relaxer, which came out June 2 of last year and was nominated for the last year and was Mercury Prize of 2017. While alt-J consider themselves “just guys from Leeds who muddled through it,” many nominated for the seem to think otherwise; their music has been included in popular, high-grossing films like “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Captain America: Mercury Prize of Civil War” and others. Beginning in 2008 as a simple college band self-producing music through GarageBand, Courtesy of alt-J 2017. alt-J has since grown into the indie sensation from its predecessors as it incorporates darker alt-J sound present in previous albums This Is they are today, headlining their own tours and themes and slower songs as seen in tracks like All Yours and An Awesome Wave. Alt-J will also playing in various music festivals around the “3WW,” “Adeline,” “Last Year” and their cover be performing both weekends of Coachella this world. of The Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun.” year in case you can’t make the show here in Although their new album contains only However, don’t let this discourage you from Santa Barbara. eight songs, alt-J’s most recent Relaxer repre- listening as the album also features fun songs Tickets are still available! They can be found sents a slight change and growth in the band’s like “In Cold Blood” and “Hit Me Like That online at sbbowl.com and range from $50-$60 musical abilities and direction. Relaxer differs Snare” which are reminiscent of the classic in price. The Drums To Make a Local Stop on Spring Tour Fresh from a wave of critical acclaim for their latest release, Abysmal Thoughts, the chill indie-rockers are floating across the coast and landing in Santa Barbara next Wednesday with support from Sadgirl

Max Pasion-Gonzales Staff Writer critical reception and audience consumption. group members Pierce and Graham have gone Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru and The album, much like their earlier work, fea- forward recording themselves and touring with back up to El Paso, Texas. The band, however, is tured a heavy Beach Boys influence sonically a separate set of musicians. no stranger to back-to-back live performances, Indie rock standouts The Drums are always and was followed up by Portamento in 2011 The dream rockers recently released a single as they have toured extensively on the West and down to have a good time. Hailing from New and Encyclopedia in 2014. These critical years entitled “Meet Me in Mexico,” which was East coasts, internationally and, more notably, York and remaining prominent in the indie cemented The Drums as a band with a very released in support of Mexican earthquake at major festivals such as Outside Lands, L.A.’s scene since 2010, the success of this band comes strong and consistent sound and put them on relief efforts. The track includes Pierce briefly FYF and indie-rock counterpart the Growlers’ from honest lyricism, talented instrumentalists the map in the indie community. After a lengthy singing in Spanish and showcases a more exper- festival, Beach Goth. and a dreamy pop-rock flow reminiscent of break that was partially due to creative dif- imental approach that is featured more in their It is common in discussion of artists like The ’80s legends The Smiths and Joy Division. The ferences, the group came back with the bold, newer work. The Drums have recently used a Drums to mention that the group is sure to blow Drums have remained important in a highly sonic work Abysmal Thoughts, which ensured the more electronic edge to their music with more up soon, but in this context this is not necessar- dynamic industry despite acts like Real Estate enduring creativity of The Drums and solidified synthesized and spacey tones, taking the previ- ily the case. The Drums are a smaller indie-rock and Twin Peaks that utilize similar sonic quali- the group as a lasting force. ous influence of the ’80s and twisting it into band with a strong cult following but have found ties and aesthetics. These aesthetics have been Childhood friends and group founders lead their own unique modern context. success in the niche sound that they know how refined and mastered by The Drums and the singer Jonny Pierce and keyboard player Jacob The Drums will be playing at SOhO between to do best. Luckily for them and their audience, brilliant sonic landscapes are coming to SOhO Graham founded The Drums after meeting as weekend appearances at the Coachella Valley this is in no way a bad thing. The Drums are not in Downtown Santa Barbara on April 18 for a preteens and later linked up with Adam Kessler Music and Arts Festival and are currently the next huge name on a festival lineup but are show of dancing and deliberation. and Connor Hanwick to realize their vision. doing some shows with Canadian powerhouse very satisfying and talented young musicians The Drums were first formed in 2009 and Both of the latter members left after the release Alvvays. Their current string of dates includes that will remain successful with the tools that shortly thereafter released their self-titled of Portamento, which almost resulted in the full mainly a number of stops up and down the they have. More importantly, The Drums make debut album, which was met with limited retirement of The Drums. However, original California coast and eventually heads down to gorgeous music that brings people together.

Courtesy of The Drums Courtesy of The Drums Daily Nexus Nexustentialism Thursday, April 12, 2018 9 NEXUSTENTIALISM Listicle, Satirical, Never Newsical S H O C K I N G : Sorority Girl Complains Again Sorority Sally to all these concerts with Staff Writer VIP passes. Those tickets cost about $400 each, and I am so over this that’s not even including hypocritical world we live outfits, transportation and in. First, politicians promise yes, soooooooo many, uh, measures that they can’t entertainment enhancers. follow through on, like less taxes and more advancements to help the environment. And now, my sorority sisters like to say that college is a great place because we’re all broke, yet five of my sisters bought The hypocrite of tickets to L.E.D., Coachella and EDC Vegas! the year award The hypocrite of the year “ award doesn’t go to our doesn’t go to our executive branch here at UCSB, who promised “lower tuition,” but to Becky Squared, executive branch Rebecky, Brittani and Myrtle (aka “RaveMami69”). here at UCSB, who Everyone has seen “High Here’s Some Irony for Ya: Deltopia Fencing School Musical.” Aren’t we promised ‘lower supposed to be “all in this together?” We complain about how ridiculous our tuition,’ but to Leading Cause of Injury Over Weekend sorority bills are getting and how annoying the freshmen Becky Squared, Anat Katzir to endanger myself due to Newton’s 15th Law, which is completely are for not just taking one for Staff Writer irrational,” Munzer said. the team and paying more to Rebecky, Brittani The fences also affect the freshman population coming from the live in the house. I thought we Returning students from spring break were greeted with an Santa Catalina dorms. A group of first-years couldn’t figure out the were on the same page! and Myrtle (aka extravagant display of wire fencing throughout Isla Vista. crosswalk because they’re so used to cutting and weaving through Many students, like Janine Bobbery, questioned the need for so much traffic to get to the bus stop. “Dues are ridiculous.” fencing during syllabus week. “I found myself becoming a leader for them in this time of crisis,” ‘RaveMami69’) “In reality, we need this fencing during finals week — that’s when third-year Stanley Kidd said. “A lot of them asked me how to stay “I’m broke as all hell.” students actually go wild,” Bobbery said. within the confines of the crosswalk. I even got a question from some Sorority Sally Students have cited their biggest issue with the fencing is feeling a girl to show her how to hop the fence — I helped her out, if you know “I’m going to need a sugar Catch my broke ass sipping disruption in their habitual patterns of life. Furthermore, students must what I mean.” daddy soon just to feed my on $1 7/11 coffee while they endanger themselves by literally jumping over fences to get to their A petition to ban fence usage throughout campus went live Tuesday coffee addiction.” all get to meet Beyonce. Rude. desired location. morning. Students and the greater UCSB community are encouraged Sorority Sally is now On Friday, physics major Brady Munzer had to jump a fence to get to sign in order to minimize danger and confusion in the future. These are typical mantras opening up a Kickstarter to to his car. Anat Katzir enjoys vegan culinary arts and attends steakhouses we chant daily, and yet these pay for her dues, so her money “It was frustrating, you know? I’m trying to get to my car and have regularly. backstabbing girls are going can go toward festivals. DAILY NEXUS ART & COMICS

PEYTON STOTELMYRE / DAILY NEXUS 10 Thursday, April 12, 2018 On The Menu Daily Nexus ON THE MENU Feeling a Little Chill: Spice Up Your Life with the Scoville Scale

Morgan Bakowsky Staff Writer Fun fact: Bell peppers are native to the Americas and come in many colors, Everyone has including a few shades of purple! their favorite type of flavor. Whether it’s sweet, savory, sour Banana etc. One of mine is SPICY. In These are the La Croix of chillies; it’s as if fact, my food they whisper “spicy” at you when you eat them. motto is, Don’t get me wrong, they are tasty, but honestly “If it isn’t not very spicy. While they do not taste like spicy, it bananas, they sure look like them. isn’t food.” W h i l e Fun fact: Banana chillies are used on pizza m a n y at Blaze and in the condiment tables at various p e o p l e Mexican restaurants in the area! e n j o y s p i c y f o o d , Jalapeño e v e r y o n e has a limit One of the more infamous chillies, Calista Liu to how much the jalapeño was the first to make my Staff Writer heat they mouth sting, but not very much. I eat a lot can take. I of foods that include jalapeños, pico de gallo With a Starbucks around every corner and the Dunkin wanted to por ejemplo. I would recommend Donuts’ slogan, “America runs on Dunkin,” it’s no wonder that f ind out just this chili to people who like their Americans really do love their coffee. Some need it as a little how much I could food to have a slight kick. pick-me-up after a long day, while others cannot function until take and quantify that by they’ve had their first cup. If you’re a regular coffee drinker, you using the scoville scale. Fun fact: the jalapeño probably also know that the different types of coffee drinkers The scoville scale is used has many names such as go much deeper than simply “coffee drinker” or “non-coffee to measure the ‘hotness’ of huachinango, chile gordo drinker.” various peppers in units of or cuaresmeño. Its most scoville heat units (SHU). I took common name, however, Your Average Joe: You enjoy the simple things in life: All you to the grocery store to find the stems from the Nahuatl name need is a cup of joe, some creamer and sugar. You probably own hottest peppers I could so I xalapa. your own coffee maker or Keurig, occasionally treating yourself could taste them to see where to a latte from Cajé or Coffee Collab. Once you have your cup my taste buds fall on the or two in the morning, then you’re ready to conquer the day. scale. Cayenne Sugar Fanatic: You like to drink “coffee.” Your drink is I wanted to go with Okay, this one was pretty hot definitely 95 percent sugar and creamer with a splash of coffee. only the hottest chillies but, but still bearable for me. It took You use Frappuccinos as an excuse to have a milkshake for unfortunately, most of the 10 a couple glasses of almond breakfast and drink your dessert in the forms of pumpkin spice hottest chillies in the world milk to soothe my mouth lattes and white chocolate mochas. The Starbucks opening were all impossible to find and I was sweating but at in the UCen has only enabled your access to your favorite around UC Santa Barbara. So, least I was not crying. coffee concoctions in between classes with the new Hazelnut I picked a piece of every pepper Mocha Coconut Milk Macchiato and Cinnamon Almond Milk I possibly could and here are the Fun fact: Cayenne peppers Macchiato just in time for spring. ones I found as ranked by the are part of the nightshade family scoville scale: of plants along with eggplant and “Just Black”: You view coffee as the equivalent of fuel, and tobacco. you’re immediately drawn to the nearest source. Caffeine is caffeine and you don’t discriminate between 7/11 or the Arbor 1. Bell Pepper (0-25 or Starbucks, sometimes even throwing in the occasional Yerba Habanero Mate when the going gets tough. You probably find yourself SHU) with a packed schedule or frequently having night shifts or Finally, my favorite chilli! This pulling all-nighters. Perhaps, you even enjoy the bitter taste of 2. Banana Pepper (0-500 one was of course the hottest of hot bean water. My question for you is: Why? How? the five and the tastiest. I was SHU) sweating, but once again it was Coffee Connoisseur: You swear on the superiority of the French still not the spiciest thing I have press over the drip coffeemaker. You probably order premium 3. Jalapeño Pepper (3,500- ever tasted. roasts from Jamaica and are intrigued by the Kopi Luwak coffee, made from coffee beans digested by the Indonesian civet cat. 8,000 SHU) Fun fact: The habanero chilli was Yes, cat-poop coffee exists. You would never be caught dead domesticated by the indigenous consuming coffee from a 7/11 and frown upon those “basic” 4. Cayenne Pepper people who lived in the Amazon at Starbucks lovers. You’ve most likely been considering buying an least 8,500 years ago! espresso machine for quite some time now. (30,000-50,000 SHU) In the end, I remained unimpressed Half and Half: You equally enjoy both coffee and tea and are 5. Habanero (100,000-350,000 SHU) because I did not find anything that unable to commit to the titles of a “coffee person” or a “tea made me cry and squirm in my seat drinker.” Your favorite drink is probably a dirty chai tea latte in Bell like the overly spicy Thai food I order to have the best of both worlds. had a few months ago. While I did This pepper is in EVERYTHING so I imagine that many not find the limit to how much heat You may find yourself in more than one category, and people know that these are not hot at all. I picked red ones I can take, I did enjoy eating chillies that’s okay! We are all united by our love for the coffee bean, for no reason in particular and sliced them to use with hummus and learning a lot of fun facts about regardless of the different shapes and forms it may come in. later. I did not find these hot at all but I still enjoyed them. chillies along the way.

NATALIA SPRITZER / DAILY NEXUS Need Some Espresso for Your Depresso? Try McCafé’s Iced Turtle Macchiato

Ingrid Lin subpar. Even after stirring the drink to mix the chocolate Staff Writer and caramel, my taste buds were overwhelmed by the hit of sweetness. Because the sweetness was not at all subtle, Recently, McDonald’s introduced the limited edition the drink tasted very artificial as even the smallest hint of Iced Turtle Macchiato to its extensive McCafé menu. bitterness from the actual coffee was overpowered. It did Online, it is described to be a “cool, creamy medley of also have a slight nutty and aromatic flavor as promised chocolate and caramel flavors.” Although the chocolate from the hazelnut, but it was juxtaposed with an odd and caramel are the most prominent notes of the drink, a sourness; I didn’t know if it had originated from the syrups, variety of other ingredients enhance its supposed unique the coffee itself or something else. Overall, the taste wasn’t taste. In addition to the caramel and chocolate syrup, the to my liking. sweet beverage also combines hazelnut flavors with the However, the cheap base price of $2 for the small size preferred choice of whole, low-fat or nonfat milk with a compensated for the lacking quality of the taste. It is a shot of dark roasted espresso. Intrigued, I ordered this cheaper option compared to higher-end coffee chains drink and customized it by asking for a topping of whipped such as Starbucks or The Coffee Bean and & Tea Leaf. cream and an extra shot of espresso. Even though I personally didn’t enjoy it, I would still The presentation of the drink itself was very appealing. recommend trying it at least once given its affordability, The smooth chocolate syrup dripped along the interior especially for people who have a sweet tooth and prefer of the cup, creating a marbleized pattern as it swirled sugary drinks. with the golden caramel. The drink produced a natural gradient of brown that became richer as the chocolate Rating: 3/5 settled towards the bottom. The taste, unfortunately, was

INGRID LIN / DAILY NEXUS Daily Nexus Science & Tech Thursday, April 12, 2018 11 SCIENCE & TECH UCSB Researchers Advance Coral Restoration

Courtesy of Ecological Society of America Recovery of corals on a degraded reef can be facilitated by positive feedbacks. If restoration can promote these feedback mechanisms, the likelihood for coral recovery increases. Simultaneously, negative feedbacks also can inhibit recovery. However, restoration can be designed to impinge on these negative mechanisms to disrupt these feedbacks and initiate recovery required to push a reef from a degraded state toward recovery.

believe that capitalizing on herbivory in concert with coral relationship, sites featuring exceptionally low coral cover may in Stephanie Pernett restoration, either by outplanting coral in areas where herbivory fact be poor choices for restoration. Science Editor is high or promoting herbivory on reefs where it is diminished, Processes that affect coral survival — and ultimately restoration should therefore be both a research and a restoration priority. efforts — may be context‐dependent. For example, many Corals are in rapid decline on many reefs due to global While herbivory may help in terms of coral-algal competition, damselfishes are territorial algal gardeners that could promote or stressors associated with climate change, such as increasing sea coral predation, or corallivory, is a chronic source of tissue loss hinder restoration efforts, depending on geographic location and surface temperatures that cause coral bleaching and disease, as and mortality for many species of coral. species‐specific behavior. In the Caribbean, territorial damselfishes well as local stressors like nutrient pollution, sedimentation and Common predators of coral include many types of invertebrates destroy large amounts of live coral tissue to create algal gardens overfishing. that are fiercely protected from larger herbivores. As coral reefs decline globally, incorporating ecological Coral restoration efforts should therefore avoid areas with processes into restoration planning is increasingly recognized as large damselfish populations. Concentrating coral outplants in a fundamental component of successful restoration strategies. areas with high biomass of piscivorous fishes may reduce the An important component to restoration of degraded terrestrial, abundance of damselfishes and their negative impact on corals. aquatic and marine ecosystems is the reestablishment of key Conversely, on Indo‐Pacific reefs, territories of the dusky ecological processes farmerfish, a common species of damselfish, can promote the UC Santa Barbara scientists and their colleagues advocate for survival and growth of rare corals that are otherwise rapidly harnessing ecological processes that drive community dynamics The next“ phase of coral consumed by corallivorous fishes. on coral reefs in a way that facilitates the establishment and Structures created by living corals can aggregate fishes and growth of restored corals. Using existing scientific literature restoration must focus on concentrate fish‐derived nutrients that increase coral growth. coupled with original research, they outline a scientific framework These fish‐derived nutrient hotspots also increase grazing by aimed at advancing the emerging field of coral restoration. herbivorous fishes and reduce algal abundance, both of which Ultimately, they argue that coral restoration should explicitly harnessing ecological processes likely enhance coral growth and survivorship. incorporate key natural processes to exploit dynamic ecological Competition for limiting resources can drive population forces and drive recovery of coral reef ecosystems. that drive community dynamics dynamics, community succession and ecosystem function, “We don’t have a lot of science to guide how we actually particularly on coral reefs, where space is a highly contested conduct coral restoration,” co-author Deron Burkepile, an on coral reefs to help facilitate resource. On many reefs worldwide, weedy, fast‐growing species associate professor in UCSB’s Department of Ecology, Evolution, of sponges and soft corals are replacing reef‐building corals and and Marine Biology (EEMB) said. “The next phase of coral the establishment and growth of slowing the growth and survivorship of remaining corals. restoration must focus on harnessing ecological processes that Frequent and abundant competitive interactions can generate drive community dynamics on coral reefs to help facilitate the a series of negative feedbacks that may inhibit the regeneration establishment and growth of restored corals.” restored corals. of diverse, topographically complex coral reefs and impede Current restoration efforts largely focus on outplanting, or restoration efforts. transplanting, corals raised in nurseries to augment existing Understanding competitive interactions among corals used populations, with the goal of restoring key foundational species for restoration and their benthic competitors could assist in on degraded reefs. DERON BURKEPILE restoration site selection, as practitioners are clearly interested in These efforts have become increasingly successful at establishing avoiding benthic competitors when outplanting corals. target corals that are often threatened or endangered. In the such as snails, fireworms and sea stars, and fishes like damselfishes, Corals vary widely in basic traits that influence population and Caribbean alone, there are at present more than 150 coral butterflyfishes and other corallivorous species. Before the mass community structures, such as growth rates, reproductive outputs propagation operations in over 20 countries, containing tens of bleaching of 2014, over 40 percent of the coral cover lost on and symbiont identities, which differ among species, populations thousands of nursery‐raised corals for use in restoration efforts. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef over the past three decades was due and individuals within a population. For example, there is The nascent field of coral restoration is therefore on the threshold to outbreaks of the corallivorous crown‐of‐thorns sea star. substantial variability among genotypes for such traits as growth of conducting substantial restoration programs. However, through the researchers’ survey, they found that and branching rates. For coral restoration, more information The researchers examined five critical ecological processes — avoiding or managing corallivory was seen as one of the least about important traits of corals used for restoration would allow herbivory, competition, predation, nutrient cycling and recruitment important factors among restoration practitioners when selecting restoration practitioners to select species and genotypes best — that drive coral reef functions to determine how to maximize sites to outplant corals. Despite this, corallivory has attracted suited for specific restoration sites. recovery of an endangered coral species, Acropora cervicornis. more research attention in the coral restoration literature. “The future of coral restoration lies at the intersection of Also known as staghorn coral, this large fast-growing species is This surprising insight can be attributed to the fact that as capitalizing on people’s abilities to grow coral and combining common in the Caribbean. coral cover declines, predation by roving corallivorous fishes that with accumulated ecological knowledge about how reefs In regards to herbivory, robust herbivore populations can can generate an alarming pattern in which predation intensity actually work,” Burkepile said. “Up until now, those two camps suppress macroalgal cover, minimize coral-algal competition, on corals increases as coral cover decreases. Additionally, have been operating in separate spaces, so we need to put their increase coral growth and recruitment and facilitate the recovery corallivory from less mobile organisms also intensifies as coral Venn diagrams together to make their interests overlap because of coral populations after disturbances. Due to this, the researchers cover decreases and food resources become scarcer. Given this there’s a lot of productive space in the middle.” `12 Thursday, April 12, 2018 Opinion Daily Nexus

The horoscopes as shitty OPINION things I’ve heard this week. ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 19

Having to write horoscopes at gunpoint A Case for the NewCen: when your brain is incapable of think.

TAURUS It Is Time for Change APRIL 20 - MAY 20 That’s why the UCen Governance Board has ic updates such as carpeting, paint, etc., but in real- facilitated a proposal to address this problem, a plan ity, this project goes far beyond that. “Our NewCen” I just got the juice and not everybody we’re calling “ reimagines the UCen to be the central hub on can drink it ya know? Our NewCen.” The goal of the “NewCen” pro- campus where students can access the services they posal is to both expand the UCen to increase gen- need most, like the A.S. Food Bank, counseling and eral-purpose student space, such as study space and mental wellness, tutoring and 24-hour study space. meeting rooms, but also to re-purpose parts of the The fee referendum proposed by “Our NewCen” UCen to meet student needs that aren’t currently would begin in 2018 and calls for a $20 per quarter fulfilled by existing campus resources. fee for the first four years, during which architects GEMINI would be hired to collaborate with students, finalize MAY 21 - JUNE 20 the “NewCen’s” design and determine how to put the concept into action. Once construction ends in Chase your vodka with a spoonful of 2022, the fee rises to $96 per quarter. beans. If this project does not begin now, the UCen will continue to be outdated, and UCSB students of the very near future will find themselves in an even more crowded environment than the one we cur- “ rently find ourselves in. Future Gauchos Furthermore, the UCen continues to deterio- rate without renovation. Dangerous instances like the broken ceiling tile and burst water pipes will CANCER increase in both frequency and cost to students with JUNE 21 - JULY 22 will be putting the passing of time. Luke McCray This means that if we don’t act soon, future Chair of UCen Governance Board Gauchos will be putting money into a building There’s asbestos above me and despair money into a that is potentially hazardous, but also isn’t able below me. As a senior, I’ve seen the benefits of UCSB’s to adequately serve their needs. Much like past growth throughout my time here: I’ve spent hours Gauchos voted for fee increases to fund the Rec Cen studying in the brand-new wing of Davidson, I’ve building that and SRB (facilities we all use and enjoy), we have seen the construction of multiple brand-new hous- the opportunity to make a similar decision for our ing options and I’ve seen upgrades to the Rec Cen future generations. and the student dining commons. I will be graduating in the spring. Though this LEO But while this trend has been ultimately positive, is potentially means I’ll be unaffected by the potential student JULY 23 - AUGUST 22 it has also revealed some of the university’s great- fee increase, it also provides me a state of objectiv- est growing pains. And as the current chair of the ity with regard to the project. Outside of the UCen Take nudes for YOURSELF king. UCen Governance Board, as well as an employee of hazardous, but Governance Board, I am not otherwise involved in the UCen for the past 2.5 years, I’ve come to under- student government and will be leaving academia to stand one of these pain points firsthand. pursue a career in a field unrelated to public policy The UCen, situated in the middle of campus, is also isn’t able or community projects. one of UCSB’s hallmark buildings. Originally built With that in mind, I will be voting to affirm this in 1968, the building was intended to be a common fee increase because I believe it will improve UCSB ground for students, faculty and staff to convene to adequately in a number of ways and will prevent what would and converse. However, some areas in the UCen be an inevitable strain on future students and com- VIRGO haven’t been upgraded since its construction, and munity spaces. AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22 over time it’s become a tarnished and underutilized Whether this year or in years to come, it’s unde- Is it ethical to recyle nudes? space. serve their niable that the UCen will require a major overhaul For example, last quarter, leaks caused a ceiling at some point. A project of this magnitude will only tile to fall to the ground, narrowly missing a student prove more urgent as the UCen deteriorates and studying for finals. Just last week, one of the build- needs. more expensive as time goes on. ing’s main water pipes burst, causing it to flood in Ultimately, it is up to you, the student body, to multiple areas and creating an unpleasant smell weigh the costs and benefits and decide whether to throughout the whole facility. fund a project for the future. LIBRA At times, it can feel like the building is bursting As news about “Our NewCen” has made its way Above all, be sure to vote and participate in A.S. SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER at the seams; it’s clear the UCen can no longer meet around campus, I think there’s been some confu- elections to take part in the democracy that you are the needs of our current student population. What’s sion as to what the revenue generated from this fee a part of and ensure that your voice is heard. His flaccid dick was down to his MID- more, when set against the backdrop of UCSB’s would be used for. Luke McCrary wants make sure that the NewCen THIGH!!! growing student body, the building’s shortfalls Lots of students have understood the buzz- has a fair chance. become even more dire. phrase “UCen renovations” to be limited to cosmet-

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21

Realized that there’s less than ten weeks in the school year left and having no solid hookup plans.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21

I hope his pipes bursted like the pipes in the UCen.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19

Is this because I watch hentai!?

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18

Plumber in the sheets, a thug in the streets.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20

You cannot kill me in any way that matters. Courtesy of WikiCommons

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