Opinion

October 24, 2011

Gun Control Policies Propagate Violence, Calamity

By Riley Schenck

Two weeks ago, on Oct. 12, a man by the name of Scott Evans Dekraai killed eight people in a bloody massacre at the hair salon where his ex-wife worked in Seal Beach, California. Apparently, Dekraai snapped over a child ...

October 21, 2011

A.S. Legislative Council Postponed, Members Await Bail Money

By Matt Renner

An Associated Students Legislative Council session could not proceed yesterday due to the fact that every member is currently in custody at Santa Barbara County Jail for various criminal activities. A.S. will not be able...

October 21, 2011

I.V.F.P. Officer Bummed Students Never Invite Him to Parties

By Matt Renner

As a police officer, I am sworn to protect and serve the community. And, although I am a professional who wouldn’t let anything get in the way of my duty, I wish the community would show a bit more gratitude. Sometimes...

October 21, 2011

“When the Government Puts the Interest of the Few Above the Interests of the Many, It’s Time for a Change”

By Chris Benham

A long, long time ago a group of guys got together to solve a problem they all had: mainly, they weren’t making enough money. They were all hardy, entrepreneurial folk blessed with a classical liberal arts education, a...

October 20, 2011

“I’ll Take One Hairless Alpha Male, Please.”

By Opinion Editor

I can’t help but feel that finding the right man for me is like ordering off of a menu. I’m picky about a lot of things but food and men are the top two. When I go to a restaurant I have the freedom to order onion so...

October 20, 2011

The Atheist in Love

By Connor Oakes

This week’s question: Could you ever date/fall in love with/marry someone of religious faith?   Romantic relationships that cross religious boundaries are a very deep and complicated topic, and one that deserves m...

October 19, 2011

“Democracy Is Nothing Without the Voices of the 99 Percent”

By Opinion Editor

I found Steven Begakis’ letter in Monday’s issue of the Daily Nexus regarding the Occupy Wall Street protests thoroughly enjoyable and refreshing. I feel that I must commend Mr. Begakis for his eloquent letter and en...

October 19, 2011

Cosmo Tips: Tried and True, or Truly Terrifying?

By Elizabeth Brooks

In “Legally Blonde,” Elle Woods refers to Cosmo as “the Bible.” While Cosmo did give me step-by-step instructions on how to give my first blowie, I don’t think I’d quite put it up there next to the Lord. If C...

October 18, 2011

Anti-Immigration Inconsistent With American Identity

By Geoffrey Bell

Left Said: Anti-immigrant groups seem to lie in two main camps. The first claims that immigration is an economic concern — U.S. wages are being undercut by illegal and unregulated labor — and that government resource...

October 18, 2011

Law and Order Necessary in Immigration Reform

By Jeffrey Robin

Right Said: Every American is somewhat familiar with the immigrant experience, most more recently than the Mayflower landing at Plymouth or the Godspeed at Jamestown. My own maternal ancestors came to the United States a...

October 18, 2011

Stop Regurgitating All Over Your Exams: Take a Lesson in Ingestion – Learn How to Learn

By Kevin Ferguson

Midterms are approaching and you have that unfortunately now-common feeling of, “Goddamn it, I did it again.” Well I’m altogether not surprised you haven’t mastered your material, because you don’t know how to ...

October 17, 2011

Selfish Protestors Unfairly Victimize the Honest Business Man

By Steven Begakis

The Occupy Wall Street protesters are a mindless rabble of envious deadbeats. When they aren’t doing drugs and breaking laws, they’re busy defecating on police cars and marching on the private homes of businessmen, w...

October 17, 2011

If You’re Drinking Month-Old Natty Light, You Deserve Much Worse Than a Ticket

By Mark Signa

Before I get going, I must apologize for the sand all over this article. I just got back from the beach and as I sit here, sipping my Kona Brewing Company Longboard and looking out over Kaneohe Bay, I can’t help but re...

October 14, 2011

A.S. Employee Explains Events, Expresses Frustration

By Opinion Editor

The Daily Nexus has written several defamatory articles regarding my actions with one of the student employees that I supervise. I will point out that the reporter never contacted me to ask if these were indeed actions I...

October 14, 2011

Fraternity Dog Looking to Settle Down, Try His Paw at Love

By Matt Renner, Opinion Editor

Let me start by saying that I am the house dog and a proud member of the Pi Omega Omega Pi fraternity. I love all my brothers and I know that one day those guys will be the groomsmen at my wedding. In fact, my boy Parker...

October 14, 2011

UCSB Volleyball Team Raises Money Selling DNA to Aryan Brotherhood

By Matt Renner

Statewide budget cuts have put pressure on almost every department of UCSB. Even our most successful sports programs have recently found themselves strapped for cash. But, by a stroke of luck, the UCSB volleyball team wa...