Opinion

January 31, 2002

We Need to Stop Giving in to the Demand for More Oil

By Josh Fattal

If, as Stephanie McCoy says, we open up LPNF to drilling and no corporation will take the opportunity, then why is it on the agenda?

January 30, 2002

Brine Shrimp Make Flamingos Pink

By Staff

I have several new friends. Last week I purchased and hatched sea monkeys, the playful sperm-like ambassadors of the deep.

January 30, 2002

Recalling Gail Marshall Reclaims Democracy

By Jeff Farrah

Gail Marshall's recall is not only just and fair, but it is an admirable move by this county's citizens to "check" their leaders when they make rash decisions.

January 30, 2002

Doin’ the Isla Vista House Rental Boogie

By Jake Norton

I had a dream. It was a simple one: sea breeze, large yard, carpet, clean bathroom, paint, space to walk more than three steps without having to turn around ... hold on, wrong dream. Who are we kidding?

January 30, 2002

For This, You Just Need to Boot Me Up to Turn Me On

By Sarah Kent

Most people who have spent enough time online in chatrooms have probably at least toyed with the idea of cybersex.

January 30, 2002

Arnoldi Is Most Qualified for Santa Barbara County Sheriff

By Sharon Saunders

I've attended two of the forums; I've listened closely to each of the four candidates. There is only one candidate that I feel will do the best job for all of the people. How did I rule out the other three?

January 29, 2002

Score One for Evil

By Staff

Congratulations to the campaign to recall 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall! With hard work, perseverance and cunning, you collected the 8,914 signatures needed to challenge the liberal supe.

January 29, 2002

Thighs of Steel

By Staff

Since the abduction of El Canario, I have obtained a new weathercycle. It is approximately 9 feet long, red and weighs about as much as a 1972 Volkswagon Beetle.

January 29, 2002

Living Without Vowels: U.S. Needs POW Rules

By Steven Ruszczycky

Let loose the dogs of war, or, if you're the Bush administration, keep them trapped in kennels of tin and steel with liberal access for poking sticks.

January 29, 2002

U.N. Has a Right to Judge POW Treatment

By Loren Williams

The recent criticism of the United Nations by Henry Sarria ( "U.S.'s Treatment of Taliban Doesn't Warrant Criticism") is expressive and emotionally persuasive. Its only flaw is the complete lack of factual reference.

January 28, 2002

Face Off: Should Los Padres National Forest Be Open to Oil Drills?

By Josh Braun Stephanie McCoy

The Forest Service has completed a mineral survey of Los Padres National Forest. It contains 140,000 acres, which may contain large amounts of oil. The Forest Service will now draw up a report outlining which areas would...

January 28, 2002

Weather Phone Transcript

By Staff

"Ring Ring" Me: "Hello." Telemarketer: "Hello, may I speak to a Weatherby Huuman."

January 25, 2002

Petition to ‘End Racial Profiling’ No Such Thing

By Thomas Weng

End racial profiling? Is some really wealthy person finally coughing up the money to pay signature-gatherers to put something for the equitable and just treatment of all people on the California ballot?

January 25, 2002

This Time, Things Will be Different

By Staff

Every quarter I find myself falling into into the same study habits.

January 25, 2002

A Conservative Isla Vistan Against Recalling Marshall

By Alex Small

I voted for Larry Mills, but I do not support the recall effort against Gail Marshall. I merely disagree with her policies; I don't consider her patently unworthy to serve out her term.

January 25, 2002

Columnist Insults Students Earning Their UC Diplomas

By Jeffrey Marek

Most likely he didn't conduct an accurate poll, but it is obvious there are two groups of students at UCSB: students simply wanting to earn a prestigious degree and the research-loving students.