Opinion

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

“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

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

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."

October 5, 2001

Learning the Mind-Dulling Acronyms of College Life

By Staff

This is not to be a knock on UCSB or its students, because let's be honest - we all know Santa Barbara is known for its party scene more than its prize-winning science department.

October 5, 2001

Comics: Think Sand

By Shadi Muklashy

October 4, 2001

Please Hold While We Transfer Your Call to an Imbecile

By Josh Braun

Simply put, however, there are times and places where your brain makes the conscious decision that it is just easier to bleed.

October 4, 2001

I.V.’s Snakepit of Redevelopment Committees

By Brendan Buhler

For the last 11 years, various crusaders, crooks and cranks on the I.V. Redevelopment Agency (RDA) have been working on a plan for Isla Vista.

October 4, 2001

Kent’s Column Was Absurdly Broad, Ignorant and Terribly Self-Righteous

By Staff

Although within all religious groups there are those fundamentalists who proclaim to have the only true knowledge, this is not the view of all followers of that tradition.

October 3, 2001

The Supes Snuff Out

By Staff

The ordinance, which still has to pass one more hearing, would make it illegal to smoke within 20 feet of any building where people work.

October 3, 2001

Don’t Park Fees on UCSB

By Staff

The decision to raise parking rates has been made by the administration with little or no consultation with the faculty and staff, much less the students.

October 3, 2001

When the Bullshit Hits the Fan, All You Can Do Is Duck

By David Downs

"These classes are going nowhere. We're all just learning to work our jaws. How many of us can blow off the reading, come to class, read a paragraph and weigh in on a subject? My guess is most. We're just good bullshitte...

October 3, 2001

Kent’s Column Was Right On; Pushy Christianity is Fundamentally Intolerant

By Staff

This article is pure genius; it says everything that I've always wanted to say on this matter but have never been able to for fear of my life.

October 3, 2001

Kiss My Ass; I Enjoy It

By Molly Blank

I strutted my stuff along DP in my see-through pajama bottoms and bra-less top. I had never felt so sexy in my life. I guess after seeing countless girls all glittery and glamorous, guys on DP were excited to see my new ...