Opinion

November 5, 2010

Student Athiests Unite In the Face of Fierce Religious Opposition

By Cameron Moody, Connor Oakes, David Urzua

This week’s question: What is the point in making an atheist/secularist group?

November 5, 2010

Weak Stoner Turnout Killed Historic Marijuana Proposition

By Mina Zivkovic

It’s November of 2010, and that means, yes, we voted this week. We cast our ballots with decisions on governors, senators, house seats and the most talked about voter initiative: Prop 19.

November 5, 2010

Responsible I.V. Reveler Demands Respectful Authorities

By Opinion Editor

I feel like I need to say something. I completely support the idea of police in Isla Vista, but something needs to change.

November 5, 2010

Frustration Builds as America Falls Short of Promised Ideals

By RJ Henry

I just want to start off by saying, “I am an American. So, fuck me!” I live in a country where the news I watch on television is all about ratings and not the stories involved with them.

November 4, 2010

American War Machine Offers Parallel to Jihad Extremists

By Bryan Gurwitz

In America we have come to feel safe in our liberties. We like to think of ourselves as a beacon of human rights, justice, democracy and freedom.

November 4, 2010

Midterm Elections Provoke Anxiety Over Shifting National Identity

By Nadia Ismail, Steven Begakis

Last Tuesday’s midterm elections demonstrated a clear break from the Obama fervor of 2008, illustrating the American public’s dissatisfaction with the current administration and its policies.

November 4, 2010

The Solutions to Your Mid-Quarter Housing Woes

By Maya Salmon

With Halloween just past us and the holidays right around the corner, it is about that time of year where it feels like the “honeymoon” with your roommates and your rental is over.

November 3, 2010

Israeli Op-ed Fails to Reference Facts

By Opinion Editor

You said in your article (“American and Israeli Alliance Safeguards Democracy,” Daily Nexus, Nov. 1) that “radical” Islamic entities “violate human rights on a regular basis.” What about Israel?

November 3, 2010

How Our Generation’s Popular Music Fuels Promiscuity on the Dance Floor and in the Bedroom

By S.F.

“I got a feeling” that you have more than once been lured into a party by the pounding rhythms that make Isla Vista’s heart beat, danced until the stiff air made you sweat and found a rando to grind up against so h...

November 2, 2010

Confident Conservative Awaits Republican Landslide

By Benjamin Parish

If you are still having trouble deciding who to vote for, remember which group of politicians created this mess.

November 2, 2010

Frustrated Democrat Urges Progressive Resistance

By David Urzua

I voted for change — change I could believe in. I voted for Obama and today I stand before you a defeated man.

November 1, 2010

The Social Network: Use the Internet to Market Yourself

By Holly Paul

Articulate Your Personal Brand Through Your Social Network Business guru Jack Canfield says that you are the average of the five people you spend most of your time with. It makes sense, right? The people in your personal...

November 1, 2010

American and Israeli Alliance Safeguards Democracy

By Jeremy Ely

The United States and Israel alliance is a tremendous benefit to both countries. Whether the connection is in homeland security, democracy or defense, the relationship between the two nations is vital. The U.S.-Israel re...

November 1, 2010

Proposition 19 Offers Opportunity to Reject Outdated Moral Conservatism

By Hamed S. Faquiryan

Yes, I’ll admit it; I have been listening to a great deal of Bob Dylan lately. And yes, I have been reading a great deal of Milton Friedman recently. Nevertheless, please do not mistake the ensuing enthusiasm for hyper...

November 1, 2010

Potentials of Cannabis Plant Undermine Fear of Corruption

By Kevin W. McCarty

Marijuana should never have been illegal. There are many within the toking community who choose to devalue the significance of Prop 19 because marijuana is already accessible to people with a medical recommendation, but ...

October 29, 2010

Student Atheists Address Common Misunderstandings

By Cameron Moody, Connor Oakes, David Urzua

Atheism is often maligned and misunderstood. In the spirit of openness, this column will attempt to respond to the many questions (and allegations) we, as atheists, receive.