America Needs to Get off Its High Horse
Lovely. Isn’t it amazing how incredibly willing we Americans are to sacrifice so much and help our little brown brothers in Iraq? We definitely deserve a brownie. Let’s all take a moment to pat ourselves on the back for our wonderful display of goodness. And what complete assholes they are for shooting at us. Here we are trying to help them make their country exactly like we want it to be, and they can’t respect that?
Author To Pick Apart Policy on Pot, Porn
Sex, drugs and cheap labor will be the topic of a speech tonight in Campbell Hall. Eric Schlosser, the best-selling author of Fast Food Nation, will speak tonight at 8 p.m.
I.V. Locals Worry About Parking, Access to Ellwood
Residents of Isla Vista and Goleta met at Isla Vista Elementary School last night to voice their concerns about the proposed Ellwood-Devereux Open Space Plan to representatives from the county’s Planning & Development agency.
Conference Tackles Sex Traffic in SB
A presentation being held today will discuss how sex trafficking and human slavery affect the Santa Barbara community. The event is free to the public and will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Schott Center’s Tannahill Auditorium located at 310 West Padre Street.
Hell No, We Won’t Protest
I was thinking about the assholes protesting against Karen Hughes here on Sunday. Now, I’m not the kind to accuse a person of being un-American just because they are protesting someone.
Men’s Rugby: Season Ends on Sweet Note for Tough Gauchos
Out of over 500 competing teams, the UCSB men’s rugby team earned the 16th spot in the nation when it traveled to West Point Military Academy to compete in the Sweet 16 national tournament.
Damn Skippy: Some Fine Amber Waves of Grain
I love a lot of things. Ice cream, “Zoolander,” and camping are among them. I certainly love my country. But above all, I love myself. From this self-love comes my appreciation for everything else.
Women’s Water Polo: SB Drowns Long Beach in Overtime
The Santa Barbara women’s water polo team (14-14, 4-7 in the MPSF) was looking for a strong finish to the regular season in preparation for this week’s Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship Tournament, and a strong finish is exactly what they got.
Collective Punishment Affects Us All
Imagine waking up one morning to the sound of loud banging on your front door. You stumble through a room crowded with sleeping children only to find three soldiers wielding automatic weapons outside the door.