Students Support Gulf Coast Relief With Show
A plethora of student performances in Campbell Hall on Sunday helped raise money for Gulf Coast hurricane victims as part of a talent show hosted by student group Helping Everyone Live Peacefully (HELP).
Proposition 77: Redistricting
In theory, Proposition 77 is a step in the right direction. Gerrymandering is a serious problem that needs to be fixed if we want a legitimate, truly representative democracy, but employing three old, likely out-of-touch judges to play doctor just doesn’t seem like the best remedy.
Retirement Home To Screen Political Films; Open to Public
Locals are invited to join the retired community of Friendship Manor on Friday nights to watch free screenings of politically focused movies. As part of its program, “Timely Films at Friendship Manor,” the assisted living facility will show a film each Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Jamison Hall, at 6647 El Colegio Rd.
Proposition 78: Prescription Drug Discounts
Proposition 78 is OK, but it’s no Prop 79. This is why we are opposing Prop 78: It’s either one or the other, and quite frankly, we would rather vote for a proposition that could actually get some results.
Proposition 79: Prescription Drug
Other than major shareholders in pharmaceutical companies, there are few people who could reasonably vote for Proposition 78 over Prop 79. Prop 79 would benefit up to 10 million Californians, extending prescription drug discounts to families whose income is nearly $20,000 higher than the eligibility standard for Prop 78. Prop 79 also offers bigger discounts – 50 percent or more, versus 40 percent – and it requires a lower annual application fee.
Proposition 80: Electricity Providers
As you might recall from your basic economics classes, having more options is always better than having fewer options. Having greater freedom of choice means more competition and lower prices – an idea that was embraced when California deregulated its power industry just a few years ago.
Tastes Like Good
To be a good weatherhuman, you also have to have good weathertaste. Here’s some stuff you should be listening to because I listen to it
Defense Drops UCSD in Exhibition Win
The UCSB men’s basketball team kicked off its 2005-2006 season last night by shaking off the dust and downing San Diego 57-36 in an exhibition match at the Thunderdome.
Clouds Stifle Memories
Where the fuck am I? Um, why is there Parmesan cheese all over my face? Why am I wearing a pink – wait, that’s purple – thong, and why does it feel so comfortable? Is that the White Album playing?