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The Comprehensive Roommate Breakdown

November 11, 2015 by

The term “roommate” is a funny one. Per the perennial linguistic powerhouse, dictionary.com, it is simply defined as, “a person who is assigned to share or shares a room or apartment with anothe...
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Twitter Threatens Male Masculinity

November 10, 2015 by

In case you missed it, Twitter unveiled a new way to show your appreciation of another person’s tweet this week. Instead of having the option to “favorite” a tweet with a star, you now “like...
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How To Spot An I.V. Fuckboi

November 5, 2015 by

  Fuckboi (n.): a male specimen who has the characteristics or tendencies of the ultimate douchebag; possibly considers himself a “meninist”; makes up for his insecurities by drinking a lot o...
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Fantasy Sports Island: NFL Week 9

November 5, 2015 by

Need a win or two in your fantasy league? Staff Writer Daniel Moebus-Bowles has the best advice for improving your fantasy squad heading into Week 9 of the NFL season.
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The Bay’s Golden Boy

November 5, 2015 by

Having one of the most historical starts to a season in NBA history is the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry. Through just four games, the reigning NBA MVP and NBA Champion is proving why he is one...
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If Stars Were Really ‘Just Like Us’

November 4, 2015 by

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m really tired of hearing about how Selena Gomez walks with her legs or that Justin Timberlake uses paper towels to dry his hands. As someone who uses deli slice...
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NFL Round Up Week 8: Four Undefeated Teams Making History

November 4, 2015 by

For the first time in NFL history, four teams have started 7-0. Staff writer Jorge Mercado discusses their strengths and weaknesses and their chances of making a Super Bowl run.
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Accurate Isla Vista Street Names

November 3, 2015 by

Instead of recognizing any cultural significance behind the beautiful names designating each unique street in this community­­­­, we’ve relabeled them all for present day accuracy. 65 Block: Bey...
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Trick or Chug: Isla Vista Edition

November 1, 2015 by

We all remember those thrilling, spooky, sugar-induced nights as children where we got to be whatever we wanted and would go around collecting candy just for being cute in our costumes. Those were tru...
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How To Make Booze 101

October 29, 2015 by

Are you tired of having to deal with the high cost of alcohol? Or maybe you’re a freshman without a fake I.D. and no upperclassmen as friends. Either way, worry no more, because cheap and easy booze...
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Fantasy Sports Island: NFL Week 8

October 28, 2015 by

The halfway mark of the NFL season is here and so is another week on the Fantasy Sports Island! Staff writer Daniel Moebus-Bowles provides some guidance on who to add or remove from your starting line...
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Elections on Elm Street

October 27, 2015 by

Halloween is only a hop, skip and jump away, so here at the Daily Nexus, we’d like you to join us in conducting a bit of a thought experiment. Imagine that, just for a second, only evil individuals ...
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California Drought Ends, UCSB Students Feel Conflicted

October 24, 2015 by

Californians received a huge relief this past Wednesday when a heavy rainstorm flooded the state with an average of 1.5 inches of precipitation. Governor Jerry Brown called a press conference to offic...
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Eight DIY Halloween Costumes

October 22, 2015 by

With Halloween just a couple weeks away, the panic to find the perfect costume is setting in. Getting the stuff necessary to become the perfect Daenerys Targaryen or Donald Trump can get pretty expens...
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Fantasy Sports Island: NFL Week 7

October 21, 2015 by

That's right, it's another week of Fantasy Sports Island! Quarterbacking your starting lineup with the latest players to add, drop, sit, or start is staff writer Daniel Moebus-Bowles.
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