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Opinion

Both Sides Pray for Peace

Friday, November 20, 2009

I must admit that when I sat down to talk to Nayar Maraji, I expected to get a torrential downpour of criticisms about Israeli policy toward Palestinians. "I just want peace," she told me while casually playing with an empty pack of cigarettes on the table.

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Alumnus Alarmed by News of ESS Closure

Friday, November 20, 2009

As a graduate of the Sports Management program, I was shocked and saddened when informed of the impending closure of the Exercise & Sport Studies Dept. The skills I learned from ESS classes and the opportunities provided by the professors, notably Professor Al Ferrer, have proven to be the most professionally and personally valuable I received at UCSB.

UC Priorities Should Place Students First

Friday, November 20, 2009

According to the University of California Web site, the 10 schools in the system are supposed to do three things, and their order matters. First: â€œWe teach.â€ť Second: â€œWe do research.â€ť And third: â€œWe provide public service.â€ť However, UCSB is not in line with this mission, as evidenced by its irrational cutting of the Exercise and Sport Studies program.

Get Your Health Info From Smart Sources

Thursday, November 19, 2009

When researching the Internet for health information, look at research based Web sites managed by the government or a legitimate institution. Bring questions and concerns to your primary care provider. Otherwise, you may fall into the trap of cyberchondria -- using Internet "health" sites to fuel health anxiety.

Opinion

Both Sides Pray for Peace

Alumnus Alarmed by News of ESS Closure

UC Priorities Should Place Students First

Get Your Health Info From Smart Sources

Letters to the Editor

UC Needs Alternative to Ever-Increasing Fees

Give a Standing Ovation for Public Performances

Mass Infanticide Cannot Be Government Subsidized

Stupak Amendment Hits Poor Minorities Hardest

English Jeering Takes Fun Out of Football

Igor Takes His Own Advice, Keeps Writing

Follow-Up Pushes Career Candidates to the Forefront

Greedy Gaucho Wants Ire of Minority Groups All to Himself

Letters to the Editor

Signa Offers Cures for Halloween Hangovers

U.S. Needs Market-Based Approach to Health Care Reform

Palestinians Reject Middle East Talks With Terrorism

Israel Handles Vital Peace Plans Like a Childish Game

Something Goes Awry in This Santa Barbara Fairy Tale

"Dear Igor" Columns Present Negative Image of Student Body

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