The Artful Dodger: Sins of the Inept Reporter
I write a lot. I write for school, I write for my job, and I think my post-college plans will somehow involve newspaper journalism, a special form of writing through which one attempts to disseminate the truth. I’ve just got to stop my television set from ruining the profession for me.
Buttny Joins Race for Marshall’s Seat
John Buttny has stepped out from Gail Marshall’s shadow and into the race for her 3rd District seat on the five-member Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.
Pappas Aims To Bridge 3rd District if Elected
Steve Pappas hopes to use inclusive politics to unify a deeply divided Santa Barbara County if elected to the Board of Supervisors.
Los Olivos resident and businessman Steve Pappas announced his intention to run for the position of Santa Barbara County Supervisor for the fractious 3rd District two weeks ago.
Santa Barbara Sinks Hawaii
Without the luxury of its top two offensive players, the UCSB men’s basketball team rallied from behind to beat the University of Hawaii in Honolulu on Friday night in its season opener.
Blue Traffic Lights: Neoconservatism History 101
The term “neoconservative” has wrongly become a synonym for ultraconservative or zealously right-wing. A distinction should be made between those known as “paleoconservatives” – old-style conservatives – like Pat Buchanan and Robert Novak, and neoconservatives.
Physicist Explains String Theory to SB
Physicist Brian Greene taught audience members how to see in 10 dimensions at the Lobero Theatre Sunday night. A leading string theorist and a member of UCSB’s Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, Greene recounted the highlights of his book, The Elegant Universe. After going over the physics background necessary to understand string theory, Greene drew audible “wows” from the audience when he explained the core underpinnings of string theory, and how our understanding of the universe could subsequently change.
Favre’s Reign at the Top Coming to a Close
Once again San Francisco entered Lambeau Field with hopes of ending their curse on the frozen tundra, and once again, they fell short. From the moment Brett Favre’s pass fell into the hands of Javon Walker for a 66-yard touchdown, the game was over.
Even in the Sixth Week, Strikers Deserve Respect
There are no two words that bring a skip to my step like Bonus Buy. I’m talking about that wonderful little yellow tag you see at Albertsons when Ben & Jerry’s is two for $5.
Noseless Pop Star’s Arrest Raises Some Eyebrows
Under our justice system we are all innocent until proven guilty. With this said, I, along with many others, can’t break myself from believing that the allegations of child molestation against Michael Jackson are true.
UCSB Researchers Receive Record Funds
UCSB researchers pulled in an unprecedented amount of funding last year from external sources.