Opinion

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.

October 29, 2010

VoterHub Offers a Modern Way to Keep up With Politics

By Opinion Editor

College students are the most plugged in people when it comes to technology. Now it’s time to make them the most plugged in when it comes to politics.

October 29, 2010

Benevolent Police Promote Responsibility

By Opinion Editor

It’s hard not to have a fun weekend living in this paradise we call Isla Vista. For example, last weekend my housemates and I hosted a five-course dinner party for 18 guests on Friday night and a prom-themed party on S...

October 29, 2010

You Can Look, But He’d Prefer If You Don’t Touch

By Chris Benham

Excuse me, ladies, but I’m going to have to ask you not to slap my ass. I’d also appreciate it if you refrained from the two-handed squeeze, the casual brush or the baseball double-tap.

October 28, 2010

Failing California Economy Needs Whitmans Leadership

By Michael Amlani

Is this election really the most important election? We hear this every election cycle, however this year might indeed be a watershed.

October 28, 2010

Pain, Pleather and Pleasure: Need We Say More?

By S.F.

Here’s the thing: I like to be spanked. Preferably to the point of intense pain.

October 28, 2010

Costumed Cop Pursues I.V. Justice

By Mark Signa

It is hard to believe that it is almost Halloween again! Some cops don’t like working Halloween, but I love it. It’s a great time to see some original costumes and for the most part everyone is having a good time.

October 28, 2010

Horny Gaucho Gets Ready to Rail

By Steve Decou

So now that I’m finally done with my first round of midterms, I’m going to do what any sensible person would do after getting up way too early, staying up far too late and being under an inordinate amount of stress: ...

October 27, 2010

Pain, Pleather and Pleasure: Need We Say More?

By S.F.

Here’s the thing: I like to be spanked. Preferably to the point of intense pain.

October 27, 2010

Barbara Boxer Deserves Senate Seat Over Fiorina

By Opinion Editor

Young people are undecided and uninformed about the election next week, according to recent polls. Students also have a reputation for being aloof about elections, especially midterm elections.

October 26, 2010

Big Brother Raises Hiring Standards

By Holly Paul

“What is in a name?” Juliet famously asked Romeo. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”

October 26, 2010

Measure S Enforces Dehumanizing Status Quo

By Jaret Ornelas

Well I never thought I’d see the day when I agreed with the “Right Said” opinion piece instead of the “Left Said,” but that day has finally come in the form of Measure S.

October 26, 2010

Cannabis Capitalism Deserves Freedom to Profit

By Kevin W. McCarty

The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Dept. recently raided the local medical marijuana dispensary Helping Hands Wellness Center to confiscate a hundred pounds of pot, over a thousand cannabis plants and twenty grand in cash.

October 26, 2010

Experienced Democrats Offer Tested Leadership

By David Urzua

Jerry Brown should be California’s next governor, not only because of the future he promises to provide for California, but also for the past accomplishments which he has already demonstrated as California’s governor...

October 26, 2010

Ambitious Entrepreneurs Challenge Special Interests

By Benjamin Parish

California sits between a rock and a hard place, but according to some at the Daily Nexus, it’s going to take the same leaders and the same polices to get us out of the current mess.