Judge Joseph Lodge — 1932-2008
In his almost 50 years on the bench in Santa Barbara County, Judge Joseph Lodge had a reputation that preceded him. Seasoned trial lawyers and fresh faces out of law school knew that with a gavel in hand, the UCSB criminal justice professor was intelligent, probing and unpredictable all at once. His courtroom was his domain.
Summer Lovin’
Tired of spring showers and windy weather? Are those long days of tanning making you crave summery sustenance? Cruise to these nearby restaurants for some fun in the sun, and hang-10 on the patio while they serve up cool cuisine with the rich taste of three months of freedom.
Eminent Attorney To Teach Class on Criminal Justice
Following the death of popular UCSB professor and Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge Joseph Lodge, the political science department has now chosen a prominent criminal attorney to finish teaching his current course.
Nicki’s Nifty News: Mom Says I Should Be a Professor
The San Francisco Chronicle recently put together a database of the University of California’s top earners. Over 17,000 of U.C. employees earn over $100,000 per year. And people say professors are underpaid.
Versatile Martin Rebuilds Career
A lot of seasoned I.V. residents have the luxury of taking extra time to wrap up their collegiate tenure at UCSB, having a final go-around of booze and blackouts as they cruise through a fifth and final year. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you have 24-year-old Michael Martin of the UC Santa Barbara baseball team, a pitcher that has battled through multiple arm injuries the for the past two years after beginning his Gaucho career all the way back in 2003.
Doctor’s Dialectic Lists Qualifications
Think globally, act locally. We’ve all heard that. Here’s what it means for UCSB students: To be good stewards of the environment, we must protect the quality of the air, water and land here where we live. The best way to protect Santa Barbara County is to register to vote here and then vote in this spring’s 3rd District primary.
Master Surfer Draws Crowd With Talk
Surfing legend Gerry Lopez shared some of his wisdom with UCSB last night, chatting with the audience about the state of the ocean, his surfing roots and even Marilyn Monroe’s impact on the sport.
Pavlovian Sayings: MVP’s, Melrose the Mullet and Much, Much More
People are constantly asking me what “Pavlovian Sayings” – the name that appears at the top of this column every week – really means. OK, well maybe not people. Maybe one person, and actually come to think of it, that one person may have just been part of a dream.
Party Continues on Sunday Funday
Traditionally, Sunday is seen as a day to take it easy. For some, this stems from the Christian Sabbath, which is supposed to be a day of rest. This day is often spent going to church, watching football or simply relaxing. For the Isla Vista bubble, Sunday can often be a recovery day because you have been too fucked up since Thursday to do anything productive.
Independent Settles to End Feud
Ampersand Publishing, the parent company of the Santa Barbara News-Press, agreed to a settlement with the Santa Barbara Independent on April 28, marking the end of a long and trying lawsuit.