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Midterm Elections Provoke Anxiety Over Shifting National Identity

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.
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The Solutions to Your Mid-Quarter Housing Woes

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.
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Israeli Op-ed Fails to Reference Facts

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

“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 g...
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Confident Conservative Awaits Republican Landslide

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

I voted for change — change I could believe in. I voted for Obama and today I stand before you a defeated man.
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The Social Network: Use the Internet to Market Yourself

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Proposition 19 Offers Opportunity to Reject Outdated Moral Conservatism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