UCSB Scientists Claim Meteor Caused Extinctions
Archeologists theorized how resulting melted ice could have lowered the atmosphere temperature.
Year: 2007
Remembering Uncle Gene
In honor of Memorial Day, Barney recalls the bravery and courage of his late uncle, Gene Ely.
A Student’s Prerogative
With campus jurisdiction extending even farther into off-campus student activities, Mollie ponders why UCSB administrators refuse to focus on the good.
Shoot-Out at the Roundabout Corral
As temporary roundabouts become permanent, opponents allege sloppy design and half-truths from city staff. Here’s a 3,500-word report on what happened at last week’s City Council meeting and why it’s not quite as simple as neighborhoods versus City Hall.
News-Press Fires at Lou Cannon
The esteemed journalist and Ronald Reagan biographer is viciously attacked for his L.A. Times opinion piece. The News-Press shows that it can, in fact, go even deeper into the previously uncharted bowels of journalism.
Crossing the Line
As the full U.S. Senate continued to debate the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, response from Santa Barbara was tentative as people learned about provisions of the proposed law. The bill first came to the floor on Monday, May 21, hailed by the Democratic and Republican leadership as a compromise that President Bush has promised to sign.
Nuke Protesting Students End Fast
The protesting students claim they gained enough ground in their mission to end UC involvement with weapons development.
Close of Friday, May 25
Welcome to The Independent’s third installment of stock quotes from publicly traded companies based in Santa Barbara. We update the prices each Friday, and the rise or fall is compared to the previous week.
Former Public Defender Sues County
The suit alleges verbal abuse by county CEO Mike Brown.
Vandenberg Missile Launch Cancelled
A problem with a corresponding facility in Alaska aborted the Friday morning launch.
