Month: October 2011

News

Mary Robinson To Talk World Issues

October 21, 2011 by Sruthi Nair

Former president of Ireland and renowned human rights advocate Mary Robinson will speak about global justice and human rights issues tonight at 8 p.m. in Campbell Hall. Robinson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bara...

Opinion

A.S. Legislative Council Postponed, Members Await Bail Money

October 21, 2011 by Matt Renner

An Associated Students Legislative Council session could not proceed yesterday due to the fact that every member is currently in custody at Santa Barbara County Jail for various criminal activities. A.S. will not be able to reconvene until ...

Opinion

I.V.F.P. Officer Bummed Students Never Invite Him to Parties

October 21, 2011 by Matt Renner

As a police officer, I am sworn to protect and serve the community. And, although I am a professional who wouldn’t let anything get in the way of my duty, I wish the community would show a bit more gratitude. Sometimes it feels like nobod...

Opinion

“When the Government Puts the Interest of the Few Above the Interests of the Many, It’s Time for a Change”

October 21, 2011 by Chris Benham

A long, long time ago a group of guys got together to solve a problem they all had: mainly, they weren’t making enough money. They were all hardy, entrepreneurial folk blessed with a classical liberal arts education, a strong work ethic a...

Outside Opinions

“I’ll Take One Hairless Alpha Male, Please.”

October 20, 2011 by Opinion Editor

I can’t help but feel that finding the right man for me is like ordering off of a menu. I’m picky about a lot of things but food and men are the top two. When I go to a restaurant I have the freedom to order onion soup without the onion...