Responsible Partying 101
UCSB is not only the home of the Gauchos, it’s the home of responsible college Halloween party-ers.
Month: October 2006
Creepy Peeps
Getting Freaky on Halloween
Take the still-surprising autumn chill in the air and the novelty of nightfall’s early descent, add a full day of blood sugar spikes and drops and one fantastically ridiculous costume, and what do you get?
The Montage Goes Paper on Thursday
For the first time ever, J’Amy Brown’s “Montecito Montage” will be printed on the pages of The Santa Barbara Independent this coming Thursday, November 2. We plan on doing so at least once every month, so that means from time-to-time, you loyal fans will have to hold your breath for a couple days to learn about the latest and greatest in Montecito. But here’s a teaser for Thursday’s column: J’Amy gets to the bottom of Montecito’s confusing alphabet soup of land use and planning agencies, shedding light on a system that still manages to confuse newcomers and long-time villagers alike.
The Latest NP Antics
McCune honored for lifetime achievement; Wendy sues The Indy; Wedding bells for Ellen?; Political signs of the times; Caught in a Health Net; Honoring Harriet; Diamonds in the Rough
The Rest Of The Story
A tale in which dashing cub reporter Vladimir Kogan gets it (mostly) right.
Weekend Extra: Westmont Receives $75 Million Gift
Donor wishes to be recognized only as a friend of the college who believes in its mission
Barney’s Weekend Picks
Barney suggests places to walk, eat, and play for all ages this coming Halloween weekend.
Boot Camp: Psychobilly Pioneers Tiger Army, in Conversation
Following several months on the road, first in Europe and then throughout the States, supporting such artists as Morrissey and AFI, American psychobilly pioneers Tiger Army are primed to head into the studio to record their fourth full-length album this November. I managed to catch up with Nick, as well as stand-up bassist Jeff Roffredo and drummer James Meza to get the latest on Tiger Army.
News-Press Sues The Independent
Just as the weird, sad story about the sinking, ethically scarred News-Press was starting to die down, the newspaper decides to throw gallons of fuel on the fire by suing The Santa Barbara Independent. Who advises these guys? Here’s the press release from Thursday evening that started it all.
Dog Bites Back
In the latest twist in the spiraling saga of Santa Barbara’s daily newspaper, Nick Welsh explains why The Independent is being sued by the News-Press, why they got no case, and why Wendy P. McCaw might be better off suing herself.