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Have a Little Faith

January 7, 2010 by

"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.
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Student Lobby Could Stave Off Future Cuts

January 7, 2010 by

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 ...
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Student Struggles Through Single Day Without Cell Phone, Friends

January 6, 2010 by

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 ...
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Children Know Best

January 6, 2010 by

You know, our generation is highly underappreciated.
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Columnist Shops Local Store to Purchase Pleasure

January 6, 2010 by

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 de...
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Party Time

January 5, 2010 by

Alright, UCSB, it's time to get your party on.
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Bush’s Bad Reaction to 9/11 Puts U.S. at Risk

January 5, 2010 by

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 unle...
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Obama’s Willfully Ignores Terrorist Threats

January 5, 2010 by

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.
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Let Mama Let Go Slowly

January 4, 2010 by

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 frien...
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Blinded By The Light

January 4, 2010 by

For 2010, the Weatherhuman has decided to sober up for good.
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Stealing From Charity Ruins 21st Celebration

January 4, 2010 by

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 freeze...
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Turds and Tulips

December 3, 2009 by

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...
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Dead or Alive

December 3, 2009 by

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...
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Community Housing Office Assists Post-Holiday House Hunters

December 3, 2009 by

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?
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Gift Guide: for him

December 3, 2009 by

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 ye...
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