Opinion

October 10, 2001

Pernicious Plover Ploy

By Henry Sarria

At what point does environmental concern become a threat to the environmentalism itself? When it's mixed with hypocrisy, for starters.

October 10, 2001

Sidewalk Writing Stinks – Chalk It Up to Stupidity

By David Downs

Civil Rights are evaporating fast and I'm tempted to agree with an unconstitutional amendment. Campus would be much less annoying if we flogged every half-assed activist chalking dumb sidewalk slogans.

October 10, 2001

Learn to Love Lingerie

By Molly Blank

Let your lingerie prove that beauty really does come from within.

October 10, 2001

Don’t Believe the Media Machine; This War Is About Oil Interests

By David Weston

Oil has been and always will be the United States' only objective in the Middle East.

October 10, 2001

If You Try Sometimes, You Just Might Find You Care About Stuff

By Staff

Apathy molests all of us at some point, but motivating yourself off your ass would likely make your life more fun and meaningful.

October 9, 2001

You’re Like, Famous

By Staff

I successfully resisted the urge to say painfully obvious things to him such as, "You're Dennis Miller," or "You really sucked on Monday Night Football."

October 9, 2001

Checkmate or Stalemate?

By Staff

Blowing up bits of Afghanistan may be satisfying, but will it accomplish anything?

October 9, 2001

To All the Contra Fans In the House

By Staff

I’m terribly disappointed with the camera resolution on the latest war. CNN footage looked like a close-up shot of slowing elephant dung. For the billions we drop in defense, we deserve satellite close-ups, not Dum...

October 9, 2001

Not Acronym Crazy? Live With It and Make Up Some of Your Own

By Staff

In my five years at UCSB, I have yet to find the "prize-winning science department." I've seen the prize-winning chemistry department, and the prize-winning physics department, but I can't seem to find the science buildi...

October 9, 2001

Comics: Think

By Conor Buckley

October 8, 2001

Women Should Not Have to Live In Terror

By Tara Goddard

It was her fault for drinking and joking sexually with her two male friends. It was her fault for allowing herself to be caught alone with her two male friends. It was her fault for wearing a cute little dress with her t...

October 8, 2001

UCSB Needs More Parking Structures For Its Growing Campus

By John Doner

...there is a proposed parking rate increase of $10 per month for Winter Quarter, followed by another $5 per month at the end of the Spring Quarter.

October 5, 2001

Put the Flag Down, Martha

By Staff

It's hard to remember what the American flag means when it's used for everything and sold for $19.95 on late-night television.

October 5, 2001

“I’m a people person.”

By Staff

Rejoice, you poor bastards. You may be in class on a Friday, but it could be worse.

October 5, 2001

Learning About Good Looks, Health Around Pretty People

By Steven Ruszczycky

There were girls so thin they looked like they'd snap in half if you sneezed on them and guys with chests and arms so thick from gym worship that I wondered if they could wipe their own asses.

October 5, 2001

God Is Not on Anybody’s Side When Blood is Spilled

By Staff

Today, a friend tried to explain to me why God lifted his veil of protection from the U.S. and allowed the attacks in New York. She said, "You know, God isn't always just a nice guy."