Opinion

January 7, 2010

New Year’s Tips for the Holiday Hangover

By Mark Signa

The new year is upon us, and what does that mean? A million annoying top-10 lists from 2009! Holy mother of a Buick, does anyone really care what the top 10 flavors of pistachios were in 2009? Or does it really matter wh...

January 7, 2010

Have a Little Faith

By The Weatherhuman

"Have a little faith in me." Okay, who said this and why? I've heard the song and everything, but I don't get it.

January 7, 2010

Student Lobby Could Stave Off Future Cuts

By Daniel Zook

As the weeks went by last quarter, I continually heard numerous students, faculty members and random protestors complain that the UC is crushing their ability to get an education. "How can they just raise fees like this...

January 6, 2010

Student Struggles Through Single Day Without Cell Phone, Friends

By Charlie Cotton

I use my phone a lot. And not just for communication. I use it to know what the time is, I use it for entertainment, I even use it so people don't come up to me when I'm walking around campus and ask me to sign their pet...

January 6, 2010

Children Know Best

By The Weatherhuman

You know, our generation is highly underappreciated.

January 6, 2010

Columnist Shops Local Store to Purchase Pleasure

By Opinion Editor

When my English professor asked our class what we did over Winter Break, I kept my mouth shut. I wasn't prepared to inform 38 strangers that I spent my vacation investigating Santa Barbara's sexual delights.

January 5, 2010

Party Time

By The Weatherhuman

Alright, UCSB, it's time to get your party on.

January 5, 2010

Bush’s Bad Reaction to 9/11 Puts U.S. at Risk

By Michael Reynoso

Unlike the show of unity in the political environment following September 11, conservatives, out of power and desperate for a line of attack that will actually stick against President Obama, have unleashed a barrage of c...

January 5, 2010

Obama’s Willfully Ignores Terrorist Threats

By Steven Begakis

If Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab had only properly detonated his concealed stash of Pentaerythritol tetranitrate, or PETN, our country may have suffered an attack of proportions not seen since 9/11.

January 4, 2010

Let Mama Let Go Slowly

By Igor Hiller

Yeah, 2010, woo! In Russian culture, it's proper to wish your friends and loved ones well for the coming year. I'll do it for you since you're reading my column, which automatically makes you my friend, if not my lover.

January 4, 2010

Blinded By The Light

By The Weatherhuman

For 2010, the Weatherhuman has decided to sober up for good.

January 4, 2010

Stealing From Charity Ruins 21st Celebration

By Clare Edwards

Someone tore the donation box off of the wall and stole all of the money out of it. Am I surprised? Not entirely. Disappointed? Absofuckinlutely. Along with my bike and most of the food from my freezer, someone actually ...

December 3, 2009

Turds and Tulips

By Staff

Plump and juicy tulips to Dogtown, the newest eatery in Isla Vista. There’s just something about a sausage that makes our mouths water. Scared and confused turds to the UCSB alert system for its botched texts and e...

December 3, 2009

Dead or Alive

By The Weatherhuman

You’re still alive? Neat, I can almost say the same myself. Well, I know you’re busy, it’s okay, we both are. You’re downing your energy drink of choice and highlighting like a madman, or you&#821...

December 3, 2009

Community Housing Office Assists Post-Holiday House Hunters

By Maya Salmon

Q: I heard that if we don't find a house in January, we will be stuck living in one of the worst places in Isla Vista. Is this true?

December 3, 2009

Gift Guide: for him

By Rebecca Horrigan

Entering the mind of a man can be a tricky task when it comes to picking the perfect present. This guide is here with a list of fun suggestions to take the stress out of your seasonal shopping this year and to help you s...