Letter to the Editor: President Andreea Serban welcomes back Santa Barbara City College students

Serban touts positive budget outlook, new transfer program

My warmest welcome to you all! All of us at SBCC are excited to have all our returning students back and to greet our new students. As we begin a new academic year, I feel very proud, positive and enthusiastic about our college and our mission because almost every day I see the profound impact our college has on so many students and the significant contribution we make to our community and the state.

Column: Mexican drug war hurting nation’s tourism

President Calderon making progress in fight against drug cartel

It was once identified as an exotic getaway hot spot by foreigners and tourists flaunting promises of postcard beaches, authentic tequila, and sightseeing destinations.

But Mexico has now seen better days.

Column: California’s medical marijuana step in wrong direction

Proposition 19 will only make matters worse for state

I’m not a scientist, nor a doctor, so I’m in no position to offer medical advice. However, I can say I have never heard something as stupid as marijuana being good for your health.

Column: Finding my happiness outside the material world

Wealth won’t bring you true happiness in life

I’ve been thinking about this thing we call happiness. With the word on tip of my tongue, I tried to figure out what the word means to me.