Dancing Around a Dilemma: Lifelong Dreams in the Face of a New Major
Just over a month ago, I faced a decision that many of us as college students inevitably face at one point or another – the decision to change majors.
March Honors Veterans’ Service
Local veterans and peace activists marched through downtown Santa Barbara in recognition of those who have risked their lives in battle. Veterans for Peace held a rally and march on State Street on Tuesday with speeches by Congresswoman Lois Capps, City Councilman Babatunde Folayemi and veteran Laura Slattery.
On the Road
The weatherhuman is writing from the road, somewhere in the blackness between Vegas and Baker. It’s going to be a long drive for the ‘human and associates. Three days of blasting the mind with chemicals, natural and otherwise, bring fuzzy logic and dulled conversation.
Cal Poly Wins Big West Title
In the Big West championship-determining match, the UCSB women’s soccer team was shut out 2-0 by defending champion #20 Cal Poly on Sunday afternoon.
Gutenburg’s Curse
Books may be emblematic of student life, but more recently they’ve also come to represent student poverty. Expensive textbooks, however, are a headache the University and its professors could prevent.
Traffic Collisions Claim 2 Lives
Wet roadways may have contributed to two fatal accidents that occurred this weekend. Two people died Saturday in vehicular accidents, one along the Gaviota Coast and one in Santa Maria.
SB Nets Big Win Against Riverside
The UCSB men’s soccer team snapped its three-game conference losing streak by trouncing UC Riverside in the rain on Saturday night at Harder Stadium.
Blue Traffic Lights: Putin and Politics in an Uncertain Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin, some in Moscow are fond of saying, is like Ricky Martin – you can’t tell if he’s gay or not. For Putin, the question revolves around his political orientation – whether at heart he’s an autocrat or a democrat.
Chemistry Professor Wins Grant
UCSB Assistant Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Joan-Emma Shea pieces together protein puzzles using her recent Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering.