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American and Israeli Alliance Safeguards Democracy

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...
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Proposition 19 Offers Opportunity to Reject Outdated Moral Conservatism

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 ...
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Potentials of Cannabis Plant Undermine Fear of Corruption

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 ...
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Student Atheists Address Common Misunderstandings

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.
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VoterHub Offers a Modern Way to Keep up With Politics

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.
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Benevolent Police Promote Responsibility

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

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.
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Failing California Economy Needs Whitmans Leadership

Is this election really the most important election? We hear this every election cycle, however this year might indeed be a watershed.
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Pain, Pleather and Pleasure: Need We Say More?

Here’s the thing: I like to be spanked. Preferably to the point of intense pain.
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Costumed Cop Pursues I.V. Justice

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 ...
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Horny Gaucho Gets Ready to Rail

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 inordinat...
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Pain, Pleather and Pleasure: Need We Say More?

Here’s the thing: I like to be spanked. Preferably to the point of intense pain.
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Barbara Boxer Deserves Senate Seat Over Fiorina

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.
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Big Brother Raises Hiring Standards

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

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.
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