Opinion

February 27, 2001

A Letter to the Campus Community from Chancellor Henry Yang

By Staff

"On the streets of Isla Vista in those early morning hours Saturday, we witnessed some extraordinary examples of courage, compassion, and humanity."

February 27, 2001

A Message from the Mother of Christopher Divis

By Staff

A message from Sally Jo Divis, the mother of one of the UCSB students killed in last Friday's fatal car accident in Isla Vista.

February 27, 2001

A.S. It Is: Coping With a Momentary Action, a Permanent Scar

By Chris Hubbard, Mel Fabi

"Why?" I'm sure that I don't have to go any further for you to know that this question, being asked over and over again, is referring to the horrible tragedy that occurred over the weekend. Speculation over why this inci...

February 27, 2001

‘Globalization’ Economically Exploits the Third World

By Brian Helme

What does any of this have to do with you? As the living and working conditions of Third World people are degraded, Third World people are pitted against us in the First World.

February 27, 2001

Eating Disorder Awareness Week Educates Students

By Flynne Hustein

In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 26-March 2), I am asking fellow UCSB students to reconsider their dieting behaviors.

February 27, 2001

Students Will Pay For Marshall’s Representation

By Staff

Ask Gail Marshall if she dares to establish the same conditions for any of the other areas she represents.

February 26, 2001

Friday Night’s Tragedy Deeply Impacts Community Still Reeling From Year of Loss

By Staff

We mourn collectively for such a seemingly senseless loss of life, but extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Christopher Divis, Nicholas Bourdakis, Elie Israel and Ruth Levy.

February 23, 2001

U.S. Bombing Campaign Against Iraq Is Legitimate

By Henry Sarria

To those countries with plenty to say: Either accept the actions taken by the U.N. pilots for their safety or stay the hell out of these matters, as you have no room to talk due to a long history of hypocrisy, lack of ba...

February 23, 2001

Salutations To LGBTA Conference Organizers

By Staff

This letter is written in praise of the UCSB students, staff and faculty who hosted the 12th-annual UC systemwide LGBTA Conference.

February 21, 2001

Speed and Death are America’s Apple Pie

By David Downs

Dale Earnhardt died Sunday when his brain suddenly snapped off his spine in the kind of superwhiplash that occurs when you hit a wall going 190 mph.

February 21, 2001

Current State of University Admissions Requires That SAT I Be Revised, Not Abandoned

By Staff

University of California President Richard Atkinson recommended that the University drop the SAT I as a basis for admission.

February 21, 2001

Column: A.S. Election Code Does Not Let Every Vote Count

By Vicky N. Leung

I want to warn you and A.S. that the current proposal to elect your student body officers makes the value of your vote close to nil.

February 21, 2001

Column: Bidding Fond Farewell to a Recently Departed Friend

By Steven Ruszczycky

Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today to mourn the passing of our dear friend Napster, who was taken from us by the ruthless bastards who refuse to understand the true value of art.

February 20, 2001

The Black Box: Carpe Diem

By Brendan Buhler

Today's bit of fancy-sounding wisdom is "Carpe diem," which means "seize the day" and is good advice for everyone except epileptics.

February 16, 2001

Juvenile Justice: Court’s Decision Wisely Denies Lawyers Discretion to Try Youths as Adults (Staff Ed)

By Staff Editorial

Prop 21 has been criticized for its far-reaching powers, including a "wiretap" provision for suspected gang members - potentially breaching the 4th Amendment.The measure came under heavy fire from civil rights ...

February 16, 2001

When TV Goes Bad: Reality Shows Push Outer Limits

By Steven Ruszczycky

As his last wish, Timothy McVeigh asked for his execution to be televised nationwide. The request was rejected, but you know there was some suit (read: Fox's Rupert Murdoch) in Hollywood drooling over the prospect of a l...