Enough With the Rankings

June 1, 2009 by

U.S. News and Forbes put out their own "best universities" lists each year. But what the hell do they know about a good school? And should colleges really be given numbers in the first place?
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Landlords, Leases and Life in I.V.

April 30, 2009 by

With each passing year, they come earlier. As every year rolls by, so too does the knocking. You don’t want to get up and answer the door. So you shout “come in!” to the faceless str...
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Tweet, Pay Attention to Me

April 21, 2009 by

Last Saturday was as typical as any other one this year. I was slightly hung over, worn from a night's worth of dancing, drunken and impromptu wrestling and other shenanigans, and I found myself lying...
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Gaucho Alum Authors Beer Travelogue

April 15, 2009 by

For UCSB alumnus Brian Yaeger, finding inspiration for his book was simple. "I love road trips and I love beer."
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Breaking Up Before Holidays

February 18, 2009 by

Shit! In four days it’ll be our two-year anniversary together and you’re going to expect a nice gift from me. I’m going to have to stop everything else in my life and focus on you. O...
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Small Things Can Both Pleasure and Pester

February 12, 2009 by

I’m a man of simple pleasures. Spending four years at this school has taught me to enjoy the little things in life, from time spent playing drunken Mario Kart with my roommates at 3 a.m., to out...
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A Bookstore Swindle?

January 13, 2009 by

As the only on-campus source for textbooks, overused “Scarface” posters and bad acoustic guitars, the University Bookstore plays a major role in the life of many students. Knowing perfectl...
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Dire Days of Distraction

November 21, 2008 by

For better or for worse, life is filled with distractions. My typical day spent at the Daily Nexus affirms this assertion. For some reason, my office has this abnormally large window overlooking Stork...
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Cops Nag the Nice Guys

November 7, 2008 by

Though it bothers me to admit this, every now and then I have a shitty day. Such is life. Take last Monday, for example, when I was stuck at work until 3 a.m. doing layout, all because I couldn’...
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UCSB: Business Up Front, Party in the Back

September 18, 2008 by

Sure, UCSB is a party school, but save for BYU, what university isn't? I hate clichés almost as much as Sarah Palin supporters, but I'd be lying if I tried to argue that most UCSB students don't ...
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Santa Barbara Provides Access to Beaches to Suit All Tastes

August 30, 2008 by

While UCSB may be most famous for its... Nobel prize winning faculty... the campus is equally well known for something most everyone can enjoy: the beach. Situated so close to the ocean you could thro...
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Five Finger Discounts Make Cents

December 3, 2007 by

In the same week where the iconic daredevil Evil Knievel passed away and a British teacher was sentenced to 15 days in prison for naming a teddy bear Mohammad, a cunning Irishman decided to create som...
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Lawn Game Renews Holiday Cheer

November 26, 2007 by

With Thanksgiving out of the way, and Christmas lights going up around us, it's safe to say the holiday season is officially here.
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Take Your Titillating Shots off Facebook

November 19, 2007 by

In the '80s, glamour shots were all the rage. Girls would get all dressed up and have themselves photographed, so they could display their sexiness to all their friends.
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Are Wingwomen Wanted?

November 6, 2007 by

You look her in the eye. She smiles. You lean in to kiss her, and she - wait - fuck, she's gone.
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