Hardcore Haggis

Long before he wrote and directed the Oscar-winning film "Crash," Paul Haggis - a man who has been praised as a "master filmmaker" - co-created "Walker, Texas Ranger" for television.
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Couch Surfin’ Filled With Wipeouts

Couch-surfing is dangerous, brah. Not all the time - not when some sweet sleep-leather is available - but last night, my honey and I found ourselves stranded.
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Jazz Giants

Local jazz fans have long been flocking to the Biko House, located at 6612 Sueno Rd., for its monthly Experimental Music Night. With a devoted cult following, this experimental experience has been a w...
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Holiday Hugs Dispensed to Thugs

When I was a boy, my father admonished me to never hug a murderer. He wasn't a very good dad in many respects - he boozed, he philandered, he stole my lunch money - but when it came to the subject of ...
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The Boring One

If ever there were a film that could bring homicidal feminists and Rudy Giuliani together to share a bag of popcorn, it would be "The Brave One."
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Go West, Young Man

All contemporary American westerns share the same three facets: geography, horses and guns.
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The Debate of Distance

Long distance relationships are easy. A couple can survive any prolonged separation if they have two things: trust and a very lengthy penis. My story should be enough to convince anyone.
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Southerner Embraces His Pecker

At first glance, mah' penis don't seem all that extraordinary.
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Special Interest Piece Deserves Weekly Print

The Daily Nexus is at its best when it goes the day unnoticed, untouched and unread, and is at its worst when it achieves notoriety through its characteristic vulgarity and slander.
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A.S. Parties Engage in Food Fight

Throughout the Associated Students elections last week, UCSB's two major political rivals, the Students' Party and the Open People's Party, vied for students' votes with an appeal to their stomachs.
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Smoking Weed Warms Mother Earth

For lovers of both Mary Jane and Mother Earth, the tragedy of global warming has rendered their affections incompatible, even hypocritical.
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Angry UCSB Tour Guide, Pre-Med Student Calls It Quits

Welcome, prospective students and parents, to your UCSB campus walking tour! My name's Eric, and I'll be your guide today.
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I Am Not a Narcissist, I Am Too Awesome

Many things have been said about today's college students - and none of them are good. Not surprisingly, the Baby Boomers lead the charge against us.
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Davidson Is Home to Many a Colorful Film

Most students don't realize that the Davidson library houses an extensive DVD and VHS collection.
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It’s Their Line, Anyway

On any weekday, at any given time, Embarcadero Hall reverberates with the languid, meandering lectures of its residing professor and the sighs and snores of his or her duly enthralled students.
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