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I Am the Lizard King!

February 1, 2002 by Staff

WH: "Sorry Ray, I was imagining myself as a giant infectious microbe. That's how microbes talk."
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Don’t Believe Recall Hype Spewed by Paid Petitioners

February 1, 2002 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.
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Gail Marshall Betrays I.V. and Needs to be Recalled

February 1, 2002 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.
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Students Should Have a Choice in Paying for Fence

January 31, 2002 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.
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All of These Are Deductable

January 31, 2002 by Staff

The weatherfund is tapped.
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Club Coverage Was Great, But Don’t Forget the Women, Too

January 31, 2002 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.
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We Need to Stop Giving in to the Demand for More Oil

January 31, 2002 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?
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Recalling Gail Marshall Reclaims Democracy

January 30, 2002 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.
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Brine Shrimp Make Flamingos Pink

January 30, 2002 by Staff

I have several new friends. Last week I purchased and hatched sea monkeys, the playful sperm-like ambassadors of the deep.
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Doin’ the Isla Vista House Rental Boogie

January 30, 2002 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 kiddin...
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For This, You Just Need to Boot Me Up to Turn Me On

January 30, 2002 by Sarah Kent

Most people who have spent enough time online in chatrooms have probably at least toyed with the idea of cybersex.
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Arnoldi Is Most Qualified for Santa Barbara County Sheriff

January 30, 2002 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 ...
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Score One for Evil

January 29, 2002 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.
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Thighs of Steel

January 29, 2002 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.
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Living Without Vowels: U.S. Needs POW Rules

January 29, 2002 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.
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