Opinion

February 1, 2002

Don’t Believe Recall Hype Spewed by Paid Petitioners

By Meighan Jackson

I am writing to express my concern over the signatures that were being gathered on campus to put the Gail Marshall recall on the ballot.

February 1, 2002

Gail Marshall Betrays I.V. and Needs to be Recalled

By Marisa Wright

With a lot of attention being focused on the signature gatherers and their role in the recall effort, many people are not hearing the true facts behind the recall campaign.

January 31, 2002

Students Should Have a Choice in Paying for Fence

By Joshua L. Baker

On Monday night, our very own Shoreline Preservation Fund took up a proposal asking for $10k-plus to build a permanent fence at Sands Beach to protect the snowy plover.

January 31, 2002

All of These Are Deductable

By Staff

The weatherfund is tapped.

January 31, 2002

Club Coverage Was Great, But Don’t Forget the Women, Too

By Megan Martinez

If the Nexus articles are written based on research, the author of the article should have known that last weekend's tournament was not just for men.

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

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

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

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