Controversy Rises Over County’s Number One Suicide Spot
On July 15, 2005, two local law enforcement officers watched as 18-year-old Andrew Popp leaned backwards over the edge of the Cold Springs Bridge on Highway 154 and fell the 420 feet to his death.
Luck, Be a Lady
The QB hates quitters, so he’s pissed that Sir Charles decides to quit gambling days before he heads to Vegas. Talk about screwing with Lady Luck.
Participants Fail to Ask Valid Questions
Last week David Horowitz came to speak on campus to discuss the threat of a radical movement happening in the world and its threat to Western culture. The majority of the people that attended the speech knew there were probably going to be some things said that people disagree with.
Aggressive Squids Have Scientists Running for the Labs
UCSB biologists and engineers attempt to understand the unusual composition of the strong, sharp Humboldt squid beak and its applications in the world of science. According to Herbert Waite, UCSB biology professor and co-author of the study, the structure of the Humboldt squid’s beak allows the sharp tip to coexist with its fragile body, while […]
UC Union Workers To Cast Ballots for Strike
Following the breakdown of wage negotiations between the University of California and UC union members, 20,000 workers are voting this week to decide whether to call a system-wide strike.
Shows Fall Short, Come Finale Time
On Thursday nights, I love to lovingly refer to my Opinion editors as “winos.” Not because they complain about me, but rather because of their classy red and white choices, when it comes to getting tipsy. But the truth is, I’m somewhat of a “whino” myself. I don’t drink wine – the sports office always goes with the manly/cheap Canadian Whiskey option – but I’m not afraid to admit I complain a lot.
SB Sees Swell in Student Abuse of Prescription Pill
Unbeknownst to many of its casual users, possession of Adderall – the increasingly popular Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder medication – can lead to hefty charges, if not coupled with a proper prescription.
Schwarzenegger Breaks His Promise to Californians
“Our systems are at the breaking point now. We need more roads, more hospitals, more schools, more nurses, more teachers, more police, more fire, more water, more energy, more ports… more, more, more. But, we cannot be overwhelmed by this reality. We cannot freeze in the face of this future. We cannot bury our head in the sand and say, ‘If we don’t build it, they won’t come.'”
Space Center Launch Set for Fall ’08
A space center may soon land in Santa Barbara County, bringing with it over $2 billion in possible economic benefits for the area.