Cross Country: Santa Barbara Finds Luck of the Irish

The Notre Dame Invitational on Friday was supposed to be a meet that would prepare the UCSB men’s and women’s cross country teams for the NCAA Division I Pre-National Meet, and that is exactly what happened.

Recall Tells Politicians Exactly Where to Stick It

It comes as no surprise. And as the deadline of Oct. 7, 2003 approaches, I truly hope that soon-to-be former Governor Gray Davis isn’t surprised as well.

County Offers Food to Area’s Hungry Youth

There is such a thing as a free lunch. On Monday, 22 children, ages 3 to 5, enjoyed one around three tables in a classroom at the Head Start location at 5681 Hollister Ave. in Goleta.

A Schott to the Heart

Imagine your favorite meal lying on the table in front of you. Your stomach growls due to an undying hunger; you haven’t eaten a meal in days. You reach toward the food, mouth salivating, stomach aching in anticipation.

Tribes Don’t Deserve Arnie’s Unfounded Criticisms

In a pre-election poll released on Wednesday, 61 percent of those polled say they will recall Davis, and 45 percent say they will vote for Schwarzenegger. It appears evident that California will soon be under the leadership of the Terminator himself.

Program Tackles Adult Illiteracy

This Wednesday, volunteers for the Adult Literacy Program begin classes that will help them to mentor Santa Barbara residents who have difficulty reading.

Pornographers: The Champions of American Values

I’m appalled at the lack of civility being shown to an upstanding segment of our community: pornographers. These paragons of America’s defining value – freedom – are inexplicably reviled despite ceaseless contributions to the community.

Hunters Bag Deer, Misdemeanors

Four men were arrested for hunting and trespassing on UCSB’s Sedgwick Reserve on Sept. 21. Neng Vang, 38, Nam Yang Moua, 49, Richard Yang, 42, and Kao Ziong, 49, of Lompoc were stopped by UCSB police after they were seen on the reserve property.

Warming Up the Crowd

Get Out the Vote