Starshine Roshell, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Columns By Starshine Roshell | Tue Jun 25, 2019 | 2:42pm

Is GPS Rotting Our Brains?

Some Old-Skool Skills Are Worth Saving; Others … Meh.

Columns By Starshine Roshell | Tue Jun 11, 2019 | 12:00pm

Escape-Room Escapades

Parents prove useless in puzzling through real-life adventure game.

Starshine By Starshine Roshell | Tue May 28, 2019 | 10:12pm

Dog People Are Happier Than Cat People

A study settles one part of the age-old debate over which pet is best.

Starshine By Starshine Roshell | Tue Apr 30, 2019 | 10:10am

Uber for Junior?

Ride-hailing companies recognize parents’ need for kid-hauling help.

Starshine By Starshine Roshell | Mon Apr 15, 2019 | 11:03pm

New Target Doesn’t Hit the Bull’s Eye

But it scratches an itch I’ve been trying to reach for 17 years

Business By Starshine Roshell | Tue Apr 02, 2019 | 9:15pm

Stop the Presses — We Have a Target

South Coast’s first location draws community leaders, family and friends of employees.

Starshine By Starshine Roshell | Tue Apr 02, 2019 | 12:00am

Are You a Lawnmower Parent?

College admissions scandal reveals dangers of clearing smooth path for kids.

Cover Story By Starshine Roshell | Thu Mar 02, 2017 | 12:00am

Gloria Steinem Still Fights for Your Rights

The 82-year-old feminist speaks in Santa Barbara on March 2.

Starshine By Starshine Roshell | Wed Jan 14, 2015 | 12:00am

New Year’s Resolutions for Laggers

The reason I haven’t set any goals for 2015 is because it demands personal reflection, which is dreary, and accountability, which is yucky.

Living By Starshine Roshell | Wed Nov 19, 2014 | 12:00am

Dating a Musician? I Recommend Bass Players

I’ve dated a lot of musicians. And if you’re looking for a band member who can make your soul wail a power ballad, there’s no better choice than a bass player.