Adaptation | Everything’s Coming Up Orchids
When Charlie is hired to adapt Susan Orlean’s novel The Orchid Thief, he instead writes about the tribulations of adapting the novel. This is the story of a writer who does not know how to tell a story.
The Quality of Online Registration Is Less Than Gold
Having witnessed my son use the Web-based registration system twice, I am appalled by how it violates numerous rules of good user interface design that we routinely teach in our computer science and engineering courses.
New I.V. Plans Meet Mixed Reviews
The housing destiny of the class of 2010 was under discussion at a two-evening Isla Vista planning meeting. Several dozen I.V. residents and property owners viewed design plans for new housing possibilities and commented on proposed revisions to the Isla Vista Master Plan.
Panel Focuses on I.V. Housing Improvements
The PAC/GPAC was formed in September 2001 to review the proposed I.V. master plan, which was developed by Opticos Design. The plan includes improvements to I.V.’s sidewalks, streets, housing and parking.
January 9 – January 15, 2003
Hey, winos, listen up! Santa Barbara’s favorite wine bar, Elsie’s, located at 117 W. De La Guerra in downtown Santa Barbara, is hosting an artsy-fartsy par-tay tonight!
Why You Should Get Up Off Your Booty And Save The Living Room
The Living Room, located at 430 South Fairview Ave. in Goleta, is facing homelessness at the end of the month due to demolition and is looking to the community for help.
Leg Council Meeting Focuses on Finances, Highway 217
The first Associated Students Legislative Council meeting of the quarter was held without incident Wednesday evening – few items were discussed and none were opposed.
January 8, 2003
Upon being asked how long she had lived at her home address, she replied, “Since the summer of ’66.” An unexpected answer, as she had already stated that she was born in 1981.