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Kent’s Column Was Absurdly Broad, Ignorant and Terribly Self-Righteous

Although within all religious groups there are those fundamentalists who proclaim to have the only true knowledge, this is not the view of all followers of that tradition.
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The Supes Snuff Out

The ordinance, which still has to pass one more hearing, would make it illegal to smoke within 20 feet of any building where people work.
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Don’t Park Fees on UCSB

The decision to raise parking rates has been made by the administration with little or no consultation with the faculty and staff, much less the students.
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When the Bullshit Hits the Fan, All You Can Do Is Duck

"These classes are going nowhere. We're all just learning to work our jaws. How many of us can blow off the reading, come to class, read a paragraph and weigh in on a subject? My guess is most. We're ...
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Kiss My Ass; I Enjoy It

I strutted my stuff along DP in my see-through pajama bottoms and bra-less top. I had never felt so sexy in my life. I guess after seeing countless girls all glittery and glamorous, guys on DP were ex...
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Kent’s Column Was Right On; Pushy Christianity is Fundamentally Intolerant

This article is pure genius; it says everything that I've always wanted to say on this matter but have never been able to for fear of my life.
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The Road to Hell Is Paved With Moronic Timing and Bad Planning

Of the 13 years I've resided in this little beachside town it always seems that whoever is in charge of scheduling public works projects always seems to wait until all the students return to begin suc...
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New Smoking Ordinances Are in Response to Research, Statistics

If the right to healthy air is interpreted as a moralistic push to squelch smokers' rights, then something has clearly gone awry in trying to communicate public health goals.
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What Does UCSB See in IV?

It's the appearance of the campus' oldest demon - Isla Vista - that keeps the school from the pantheon of ivy-covered, serious and high-minded universities.
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Peace No Longer an Option When They Attack our Homes

It has been less than a month and reactionary, left-wing, pacifist groups - particularly on college campuses - have begun protesting the war on terrorism. This is a dangerous and anti-American stance ...
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Burritos for the Hungry Student’s Stomach To Turn To

"What are we going to do without Tìo Alberto's?" is a question I have heard several times and I wish to offer some opinions on the matter to help others cope with the loss.
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Hey Guys, Walk Women Home Safe at Night

So why do so many females leave their doors unlocked for their roommates late at night in a town notorious for unwanted late-night visitors?
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An Invitation to Join May Become an Initiation to the Cult

I've had people come out of the blue, asking me if I've "found Jesus." It's as if they're expecting me to be afraid and looking for a rope to grasp for, for something to be assured of.
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Blinded With Science?

"...lift your hand and hold up two fingers. Unless you are a freakish oaf, one is bigger than the other. Should it count for more? If this seems like nitpicking, that's because it is.
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Extended Jurisdiction Protects Victims of Sexual Assault

Social problems as complex as rape cannot be solved solely through law or rules and regulations. They must be addressed in a variety of ways, including the law, education, and ultimately, the desire a...
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