Opinion

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 ...

October 3, 2001

The Road to Hell Is Paved With Moronic Timing and Bad Planning

By Henry Sarria

Of the 13 years I've resided in this little beachside town it always seems that whoever is in charge of scheduling public works projects always seems to wait until all the students return to begin such work.

October 3, 2001

New Smoking Ordinances Are in Response to Research, Statistics

By Staff

If the right to healthy air is interpreted as a moralistic push to squelch smokers' rights, then something has clearly gone awry in trying to communicate public health goals.

October 2, 2001

What Does UCSB See in IV?

By Eric Simons

It's the appearance of the campus' oldest demon - Isla Vista - that keeps the school from the pantheon of ivy-covered, serious and high-minded universities.

October 2, 2001

Peace No Longer an Option When They Attack our Homes

By Staff

It has been less than a month and reactionary, left-wing, pacifist groups - particularly on college campuses - have begun protesting the war on terrorism. This is a dangerous and anti-American stance to take.

October 2, 2001

Burritos for the Hungry Student’s Stomach To Turn To

By Staff

"What are we going to do without Tìo Alberto's?" is a question I have heard several times and I wish to offer some opinions on the matter to help others cope with the loss.

October 1, 2001

Hey Guys, Walk Women Home Safe at Night

By Victoria Hassid

So why do so many females leave their doors unlocked for their roommates late at night in a town notorious for unwanted late-night visitors?

October 1, 2001

An Invitation to Join May Become an Initiation to the Cult

By Sarah Kent

I've had people come out of the blue, asking me if I've "found Jesus." It's as if they're expecting me to be afraid and looking for a rope to grasp for, for something to be assured of.

September 26, 2001

Blinded With Science?

By Staff

"...lift your hand and hold up two fingers. Unless you are a freakish oaf, one is bigger than the other. Should it count for more? If this seems like nitpicking, that's because it is.