Liberals Sideline “In God We Trust”
The division between church and state is a fine one, and it’s been a constant source of anguish for those on both sides of the political spectrum. One of my favorite arguments, though, is over the removal of our nation’s motto “In God We Trust” from all United States currency.
Cancer Takes Life of Honored UCSB Professor
UCSB English professor Richard Helgerson passed away this weekend at the age of 67 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
UCSB Outreach Programs Trapeze Through Local Schools
Kids can do more than just clown around with the UCSB Physics Circus program.
Gauchos Still Have Chance to Make MCLA Tournament
The UCSB men’s club lacrosse team came into the weekend looking to avenge an earlier loss to Arizona State and to solidify a birth into the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association National Championships.
Assemblyman Wails on Plight of Whales
California’s gray whale is in danger. The California Fish and Game Commission has erroneously listed the gray whale population as “recovered.” That same whale, while traveling off the coast of Washington, is listed as “sensitive.” When it reaches Oregon, it’s considered “endangered.” That makes no sense.
Friends Defend Arrestee’s Character
James Fovell, the UCSB student arrested a little over a week ago for carrying knives and an expandable baton in a campus dorm, is currently out on bail and awaiting an arraignment scheduled for next week.
Saved by the Bell, 15 Years Later
Literally half the conversations I’ve had in the past week revolved around my “Boy Meets World” column in some shape or form. It’s been a long week.
Green Nonprofit To Restore, Refit Historic Building
In an effort to paint the town “green,” local contractors will begin retrofitting a historical Santa Barbara School of Arts building tomorrow with the hope of creating a more energy-efficient edifice.
Save It for Your Momma
Maybe Michael Jordan has a clue about how to run an NBA franchise. Two Carolina players and now Tar Heel Larry Brown. It should be fun seeing Brown rip crybaby two games into next year.
Graduating Class Faces Positive and Negative Challenges
The world is a-changin’, if you didn’t notice. Everyday there’s a story of political insurrection in some distant country.