Walking Into Spiderwick
In an age where there are adaptations of children’s fantasy novels being churned out left and right, it’s difficult to bring anything new to the table. “The Spiderwick Chronicles” could easily be compared to other films that rhyme with “Flarnia” or “Glumanji,” but those sorts of comparisons would cheat potential viewers.
Just Jack
It would be easy to dismiss Jack Johnson’s latest album, Sleep Through The Static, as a rip-off of his three previous platinum releases, but that is beside the point.
The Lineup Week of 2/21/08
1. Grammy Award-winning gospel superstars Sweet Honey in the Rock are world-renowned for their spirited a cappella performances. See them right here in Santa Barbara, as they grace the stage in Campbell Hall tonight. The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are just $19 for students.
Eric Forman Voted For Obama
MSNBC projected that Obama would win Wisconsin last night with 0% of the precincts reporting. ZERO. Not a single vote had been counted and they told us who would win!
Spiny Lobster Population Scrutinized
Hoping to maintain a balance between lobsters on plates and lobsters in the ocean, local fishermen and UCSB researchers are working together to preserve both the fisheries and habitats of the spiny crustacean just off the shores of the Channel Islands.
The Italian Job
It is difficult to decide what Italy is most famous for, but, without a doubt, the food is a top contender. Alfredos, pestos, marinaras and more delight the taste buds in Italian restaurants up and down State Street, and On the Menu is here to bring some of the best.
UCSB Seeks Redemption Against Tigers
Just when everyone began to write them off, the UCSB men’s basketball team is once again making noise in the Big West Conference standings.
I.V. Humbles High School Lotharios
Last weekend, two of my good friends celebrated their 22nd birthdays. On Friday night, we strapped on our heels, went to a fancy downtown lounge and proceeded to drink until everyone was making out with strangers. Saturday night, my friend threw a “Seventh Grade Bar Mitzvah Birthday Bash,” where the attendees dressed up in their middle school finest of butterfly clips and warm-up pants and, well… drank until everyone was making out with strangers.
County Officials Accept Plan for New Jail Facilities
Following more than a year of planning and reporting, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in support of a plan to seek state funding for a new county jail at their weekly meeting yesterday.