Daily Nexus Editorial Board

February 9, 2005

Taming the Culturally Conscious

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

For years, university administrators and faculty have debated the implications of changes to our general education requirements, with questions of culture, ethnicity and sexuality - but mostly of political correctness - ...

February 3, 2005

A Decision Without Discourse

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Some local residents are feeling slapped in the face by the county's decision to drop plans for the purchase of undeveloped land on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive - as well they should.

January 11, 2005

Cause for Concern

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Convicted sex offender Victor Sciortino's placement in UCSB's Family Student Housing has drawn more than a few raised eyebrows from those around him. Living in a complex full of children, several parents have vocalized t...

November 19, 2004

Failed to Impress

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

In its campaign propaganda, Associated Students urged voters to "make an informed decision." However, bombarding students with "Vote Yes" fliers, signs and advertisements made obtaining actual information impossible for ...

November 15, 2004

A.S. Election Endorsment: The Nexus Strongly Opposes the A.S. Initiative

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Associated Students is learning the value of a hard-earned dollar early this year - but it still has a long way to go. This year's A.S. has been doing a lot of things right: impressive leadership skills, stepped-up commu...

November 1, 2004

For U.S. President, the Nexus Strongly Endorses: Sen. John Kerry

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Here at the Nexus, we enjoy flip-flops - they're cheap, comfortable and damn, they're stylish. Our enjoyment of flip-flops extends into the political world as well. We guess that the label really depends on your party lo...

November 1, 2004

For 35th District State Assembly, the Nexus Endorses: Pedro Nava

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Pedro Nava brings an array of experience to the table that will help him succeed in the State Assembly. As a member of the California Coastal Commission since 1997, Nava has taken many strides in protecting the Santa Bar...

November 1, 2004

For 23rd District U.S. Congress, the Nexus Strongly Endorses: Lois Capps

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

With three terms in Congress under her belt, Lois Capps has the experience, values and determination to represent the 23rd District on the national level once again.

November 1, 2004

Local Measures

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Measure A Measure A links the salaries of Santa Barbara City Council members and the mayor, all of whom are normally underpaid, to the annual median income for Santa Barbara County. This establishes a fair salary for tho...

November 1, 2004

State Propositions

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Our local governments know best what our local issues and needs are. Therefore, their revenues need to be protected from outsiders so they can address local concerns. The Nexus endorses Proposition 1A. The public has the...

October 12, 2004

Money Well Spent

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

On Monday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences made one of UCSB's newest hires its newest Nobel laureate. The work of economics professors Finn Kydland and Edward Prescott of Arizona State University is important enoug...

October 6, 2004

Congratulations, Professor Gross

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The last three months have been a season of honors for Gross. In late June, the French Academy of Sciences awarded him the Grande Médaille d'Or, putting him in the company of Louis Pasteur, Pierre and Marie Curie,...

September 16, 2004

A Real Cliffhanger

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The county's ill-timed survey of the Isla Vista bluffs is leaving many residents stuck between two of the galaxy's most formidable opponents: the eroding force of the Pacific Ocean and local government. Alerting the publ...

June 30, 2004

A Dilemma at a Discount

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Be careful what you wish for - it just might turn around and bite you in the ass. Two weeks ago, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a revised version of the Isla Vista parking plan that addresses many...

May 28, 2004

Sunburns and Suntans

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Shiny, greased-up suntans to the newly established Pita Pit for providing a yummy late-night alternative to Freebirds. Itchy, scratchy sunburns to the I.V. parking plan proposal for charging us up the ass for permits tha...

May 10, 2004

Drink and Be Merry – for 10 Bucks

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

While IVRPD board members have stated that the permit program will eliminate alcohol-spawned problems associated with homeless I.V. residents, the program instead has quashed the joy of spending a spontaneous, leisurely ...