Opinion
A trip to the emergency room a few nights ago has led me to the realization that I owe my innards a little spring-cleaning. Diagnosis: Gastritis, most likely from excessive alcohol consumption in conj...
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If you thought the VCR was a relic of the past, I've got news for you. Not only does the VCR provide you with hours of cheap entertainment, but once you turn it on, it can get you off.
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Despite all the time we spend listening to our instructors during our time at UCSB, I really think that it’s quite a rare thing for them to actually make a dent in our lives. Judge Joseph Lodge,...
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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 ...
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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 footba...
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I have been quiet lately. For the past few weeks, I have remained in the shadows, reluctant to intercede in shoddy debate. My days have consisted of watching Fox News, reading a copious amount of poli...
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Got to admit, that was pretty eye opening stuff from the Wednesday Hump last week.
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A democratic society cannot function without an educated, informed populace, where each member is able to express his or her preferences as to how society should run. In order for this to happen, the ...
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Whether you're talking about sports, entertainment or any other aspect of life, one of the hardest things to do is to know when to quit.
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In light of the recent publication, and rapid rise atop the Amazon.com bestseller list, of Eat This, Not That, I thought it would be salient to help expose some of the ostensibly fraudulent claims of ...
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I'm not a big fan of horse racing, but I can't help but be a little sad over the events that transpired at the Kentucky Derby. Really depressing stuff. I'm talking, of course, about the fact that a ho...
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Once upon a time - two whole years ago - on a computer no longer alive, I found the professional writing minor. Only through poking, exploring and chancing random links on the school Web site was I ab...
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If you're like me, you would love to eat sushi every night of the week if you could. Unfortunately, as college students we are hamstrung by our ever-thinning wallets and, naturally, for our own safety...
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Coachella. Whisper this word to any music fanatic and you will immediately provoke a response of both interest and awe. This once-a-year orgasm of blasting speakers, rockin' shows and cornucopia of up...
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Ride through the bike path without crashing
Find a seat at the red couches on the second floor of the library
Sunrise and sunset dip on the same day
Find parking on Del Playa Drive
Drunk for 24 hours
Bagel crawl
First pick at an Arbor muffin in the morning
Participate in a mosh pit at a band show
Finally talk to their class crush
Get an earlier pass time than their friends in GOLD
Graduate
Successfully walk through I.V. without seeing an old hookup
