Opinion

March 9, 2001

A.S. Researches Casino Expansion Before Voting

By Staff

It seems our 3rd District county supervisor knows nothing about the magnitude of research that went into this matter before A.S. voted on it.

March 8, 2001

Students Must Be Aware of Fragile Nature Reserves

By Cristina Sandoval

Unaware of posted signs, people trampled through the plover roost, released their dogs, set fireworks and left a big mess. The result is a nature reserve with trampled and disturbed ecosystems, displaced endangered speci...

March 8, 2001

The Drug War on Students is Ill-Conceived

By Staff

Time and time again, the public has learned that continued punishment and scapegoating of drug users (only the illicit ones, of course) does not stop drug abuse.

March 8, 2001

Advertisement Was Offensive

By Staff

I was appalled by the full-page advertisement from Duffy's that you chose to publish on Page 8A of your Thursday, March 1 edition.

March 8, 2001

Westmont Offers Condolences

By Staff

The students of Westmont College would like to express our heartfelt sorrow at the tragedy that took place in I.V.

March 7, 2001

Column: PictSweet Workers Denounce A.S. Position on Boycott

By Staff

A few days ago, in our workplace - PictSweet Mushroom Farms in Ventura - United Farm Workers agents distributed a document showing that the UCSB Associated Students Legislative Council, "endorsed" the UFW boyco...

March 7, 2001

Column: Del Playa Should Be Closed to Cars

By Nathan Speed

This is another article addressing the horrendous tragedy that occurred in our community on the night of Feb. 23.

March 7, 2001

Column: Environmentalists Hinder Resolution of Power Crisis

By Justin M. Ruhge

The state managed to ruin the power system, and now its solution is socialism and regulation with a vengeance.

March 7, 2001

Column: Bush’s Proposed Tax Cut Will Line Pockets of the Wealthy

By John Bennett

Fancying that he has a mandate, President George Bush is pushing for a tax cut that could jeopardize America's economic stability for years to come.

March 7, 2001

A.S. Support of Chumash Expansion Lacks Research

By Staff

I am very disappointed with the Associated Students' recent decision to unequivocally support the expansion of the Chumash Indian gambling casino in the Santa Ynez Valley.

March 7, 2001

Restore Nature to Campus Lawn, Reduce Lagoon Odor

By Ron Simpson

Has the UCSB Campus Lagoon always been smelly? Yes, ever since the Campus Lawn has existed.

March 7, 2001

The Housing Inspection Program Helps Tenants

By Staff

This letter is a response to Ben Roberts' letter regarding the proposed mandatory housing inspections for Isla Vista.

March 5, 2001

Four Alarms (Staff Editorial)

By Staff

Santa Barabra County Fire Chief John Scherri said the county fire station, located on University Road behind Harder Stadium, lacks the equipment and manpower to handle a major fire in the Isla Vista/UCSB vicinity.

March 5, 2001

A.S. and Local Media Negligently Overshadowed Isla Vista’s Tragedy In a Quest to Make Headlines

By Staff

A display of shameless, sensationalist journalism and attention-seeking student politics tainted the public outpouring.

March 5, 2001

Disabled Student Conference Aims at ‘Accessing Education’

By Mel Fabi

The organizers chose this theme for the conference because we believe that education is a right, regardless of one's socioeconomic status, gender, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, and/or ability.

March 5, 2001

Column: Bush’s Performance in Office Deserves National Respect

By Ken Spain

"W's" 49 minute-long speech diverted the media's attention, and thus the American people's, just long enough to give the citizens of this great country what they needed - hope for the future.