Never Again, Never Again, Never Again!
Darfur is a region roughly the size of Texas, occupying the western portion of Sudan, and is home to the majority of “Islamic black Africans” in the country.
Month: February 2008
Judge Hears Frimpong’s Retrial Motion
Judge Brian Hill professed his belief that the convicted rapist is guilty.
Sara Miller McCune Grants Endowed Chair to UCSB
Will fund research by social studies dean Melvin Oliver.
Mesa Woman Missing
The 86-year-old has Alzheimer’s, according to police.
To Endure, and to be Heard
Bestselling author Lisa See on the deepest human desires.
crosswordpuzzle
This week’s crosswordpuzzle, and last week’s solution.
New Phone Tax
The City of Santa Barbara is now scrambling to revamp its phone utility tax to avoid potential lawsuits.
County Making Plans Now for Big Reductions Later
It has become his weekly song, and he’s often singing solo when the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisor votes, but 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone is insistent on this point: The county has no money.
Protesters, UCSB Argue Researchers’ Role in War Efforts
Researchers and anti-war protestors disagree on the merit of certain ventures undertaken by UCSB academics.
Remembering a Friend
Barney honors former News-Presser Bill Downy.