Mind, Body, and Soul: Pill Popping Pervades our Society
I decided to do an experiment that might threaten my health and well being to be able to write an entertaining column for all my loyal readers – all five of you. So through illicit means – which are all too easy these days – I obtained two Ambien pills and took them around 8:00 p.m. Quick FYI: Ambien is a Food and Drug Administration-approved prescription drug to help people with insomnia.
Storms Lead to Blood Shortage
The blood bank is offering some sweet treats to anyone willing to strap down and squeeze out a pint.
The Rain and Reynolds
Breath coming in bursts, a pack of paparazzi, reporters and assorted onlookers stood on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Opening Night and prepared for the eagerly anticipated arrival of stars like Abigail Breslin, Ryan Reynolds, Dennis Franz and Alan Thicke – yes, that’s right, Alan Thicke.
‘Do-Nothing Congress’ Misnamed by Media Pundits
With the lesser-known candidates dropping out like flies and the top-tier contenders pulling no punches, it’s clearly election season, and the horserace is on. Although the unpredictability of the presidential elections injects that contest with excitement, 2008 will also determine the make-up of the next Congress. And the voters are optimistically enthused by our friends in the legislative branch… right?
UCSB Events Focus on Green Issues
In a bid to face the challenges global warming poses to planet Earth, UCSB – in conjunction with over 1,000 other campuses around the country – will begin a series of events today to discuss possible solutions.
The Real Ryan
It is a scientific fact that the astonishingly talented actor Ryan Gosling causes one of two reactions in females: He either renders them speechless or makes them shriek uncontrollably. Waiting in the press line outside of the Lobero Theatre on Tuesday night, a gaggle of females with “The Notebook” in hand wailed “Ryan!” much to the chagrin of reporters, myself included.
The Great Cate
“Cate who?” asked my roommates on Saturday night, before I left for the Arlington Theatre to watch Cate Blanchett stroll down the red carpet. Blanchett is not the most glamorous or spotlight-seeking actress in Hollywood, but with a diverse spectrum of roles ranging from Katharine Hepburn to Queen Elizabeth to Bob Dylan to Galadriel from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, she has become one of the most respected thespians among film critics and by the Academy. The Santa Barbara Film Festival presented the versatile actress with its highest honor – the Modern Master Award – and treated her fans to a two-hour interview and a selection of film clips as part of the award ceremony.
Undergraduate Applications Increase 15%, Set UCSB Record
Editor’s Note: Graph Corrected
The Lineup Week of 1/31/08
1. “Frank & Cindy” is filmmaker G.J. Echternkamp’s account of the relationship between his mother, Cynthia Brown, and his father – one-hit wonder pop star Frank Garcia. The film won the Best Documentary Award at England’s Raindance Festival and was featured on an episode of Ira Glass’ “This American Life.” It screens at 4 at the Center Stage Theatre tonight.