Opinion

January 29, 2001

Affirmative Action Is Really ‘Negative Action’

By Staff

Student discusses why he believes Affirmative Action breeds racism at UCSB.

January 25, 2001

I.V. Housing Inspections Are a Needed But Difficult Step

By Staff

Isla Vista is plagued corner to corner by dilapidated housing, cracked foundations, faulty wiring, leaked sewage and vermin.

January 25, 2001

‘Culture of Life?’ – Bush’s Decision to Cancel Funding for International Abortion Support Groups Is Dangerously Right-wing (Staff Ed)

By Staff Editorial

Bush lived up to expectations on his first day in office - he chose Jan. 22, the 28th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, to issue an executive order rescinding federal aid to overseas organizations that provide abortion counse...

January 25, 2001

Kohn’s Peace Advocacy Is as Important as Nobel Prize

By Staff

I commend the Nexus for last week's series on the lives and works of the recent Nobel laureates.

January 25, 2001

Parking Dispute Hearing Examiner Must Listen More to Students

By Staff

Most students who drive and park on campus have had some sort of conflict or confrontation with Parking Services.

January 25, 2001

U.S. Sanctions Against Iraq Cripple Lives of the People

By Harley Augustino

Three recent graduates of UCSB were among over 100 people who risked 12 years in prison by delivering $1.5 million worth of much-needed medicine to the people of Iraq. The delivery was an act of civil disobedience in def...

January 24, 2001

Gov. Davis’ Plan for Extending Academic Year Misreads California’s Educational Priorities (Staff Ed)

By Staff

Because California already has one of the longest academic years in the nation, the state's No. 1 educational priority ought to be improving physical resources and raising teacher salaries.

January 24, 2001

Power Solutions

By David Downs

The quickest way out of California's energy crisis is to turn on every single electrical device in the state.

January 24, 2001

Blame the Energy Crisis on Steve Peace

By Brendan Buhler

Basically, Peace is a weasel caught in a trap, trying frantically to gnaw off his own leg before his outraged constituents catch up with him and pound him into the dirt.

January 24, 2001

Local Minority Restaurant Owners Unfairly Punished by Government

By Thomas Weng

Mr. Chang is only the latest whipping boy for America's fear of illegal immigrants flooding the country with nonwhite people.

January 23, 2001

Casino Crapshoot – County Makes Claim That Chumash Betray Environmental ‘Good Faith'(Staff Ed)

By Staff Editorial

The expansion of the Chumash casino in Santa Ynez may be seriously compromised if the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors gets its way. Under the guise of environmental concern, the county and the Santa Ynez band o...

January 23, 2001

Boycott Private Lenders That Hike Cost of Student Loans

By Mel Fabi

If you're like most college students, you have student loan debt. If you don't, just wait. By the time you finish UCSB, you will.

January 23, 2001

Society Requires Modern Interpretation of Bible

By Staff

This is a response to Constantine Economides' column (Daily Nexus, "Bible Pervades Society, Preaches Unholy Message," Jan. 12) regarding the Bible and homosexuality. When I read this article, I was shocked by i...

January 23, 2001

Do Not Vandalize MLK Day With Racist Words, Deeds

By Staff

Some of us chose to honor Dr. King by vandalizing and scrawling racial and sexual slurs on the doors and elevators belonging to female residents of San Miguel Residence Hall.

January 23, 2001

Affirmative Action Brings Positive Consequences

By Staff

I wanted to present my opinion without playing into the angry black man stereotype, but then I said, "Fuck it, I am an angry black man."

January 22, 2001

Friendly Farewell to Beloved Bill Clinton

By Staff

I watched the passing of the torch at your inauguration and followed as you came into office. You were undisciplined, ambitious, frenetic and comprehensive; at the same time you were unfocused and dedicated.