Opinion

February 21, 2001

Column: Bidding Fond Farewell to a Recently Departed Friend

By Steven Ruszczycky

Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today to mourn the passing of our dear friend Napster, who was taken from us by the ruthless bastards who refuse to understand the true value of art.

February 20, 2001

The Black Box: Carpe Diem

By Brendan Buhler

Today's bit of fancy-sounding wisdom is "Carpe diem," which means "seize the day" and is good advice for everyone except epileptics.

February 16, 2001

Juvenile Justice: Court’s Decision Wisely Denies Lawyers Discretion to Try Youths as Adults (Staff Ed)

By Staff Editorial

Prop 21 has been criticized for its far-reaching powers, including a "wiretap" provision for suspected gang members - potentially breaching the 4th Amendment.The measure came under heavy fire from civil rights ...

February 16, 2001

When TV Goes Bad: Reality Shows Push Outer Limits

By Steven Ruszczycky

As his last wish, Timothy McVeigh asked for his execution to be televised nationwide. The request was rejected, but you know there was some suit (read: Fox's Rupert Murdoch) in Hollywood drooling over the prospect of a l...

February 16, 2001

Alternative Energy Could Fix Our Current Crisis

By Ariana Katovich

In my opinion, the energy crisis lies within the fact that we, as Americans, are addicted to energy but refuse to take viable energy alternatives, such as solar, wind, hemp (gasp!), and methanol seriously.

February 15, 2001

Funding for Student Organizations Must Be Impartial

By Mel Fabi

The Supreme Court's decision in the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System v. Southworth - that student money must be allocated regardless of a group's viewpoint - should not, and must not, affect the way...

February 15, 2001

Problems in SAASB Only Tip of the Iceberg

By Staff

Pieces of ceiling will continue to drop on people's heads in Phelps. Elevators with expired permits will continue to stutter before they stop.

February 15, 2001

Polite Gestures Misconstrued as Sexist

By Staff

I would just like to apologize to all the women I have opened doors for; I did not intend to offend them with such a sexist act.

February 14, 2001

A Varied Perspective

By Staff

Ethnic- and gender-studies remain a vital part of this campus and remind us that we do not live a homogenous society.

February 14, 2001

Black Box: A Valentine for Everyone

By Brendan Buhler

Valentine's Day isn't even a holiday; a holiday implies a day off. Work? Class? Both still here.

February 14, 2001

‘Fight On’ for Free Music

By David Downs

I speak for 50 million when I say the music industry can suck my balls.

February 14, 2001

Special! Napster Comic

By Staff

Our wacky artist's rendering of the Napster dilemma.

February 13, 2001

County Supervisor Gail Marshall Endorses Isla Vista Housing Inspections

By Gail Marshall County Supervisor

As the county supervisor representing Isla Vista, I proposed a housing inspection program that would have required a mandatory inspection once every four or five years, focusing on basic building and safety code requirem...

February 13, 2001

Asbestos Article Gives False Impressions

By Staff

The article creates the unfortunate appearance that my agency and the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office were not cooperatively involved in the investigation and prosecution of the asbestos removal that occu...

February 13, 2001

CSO’s Are Saviors, Not Thugs

By Staff

Next time you see a CSO on campus, say to them, "Thank you Mr./Ms. CSO, you keep us from anarchy."

February 12, 2001

False Appearances Lead to Unsatisfying Relationships

By Daniel Okamura

This column will hopefully open up some discussion as to what a true gentleman is, where this notion came from, and whether or not being a gentleman is possible or even a good thing.