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Responsible I.V. Reveler Demands Respectful Authorities

November 5, 2010 by

I feel like I need to say something. I completely support the idea of police in Isla Vista, but something needs to change.
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Frustration Builds as America Falls Short of Promised Ideals

November 5, 2010 by

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.
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American War Machine Offers Parallel to Jihad Extremists

November 4, 2010 by

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.
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Midterm Elections Provoke Anxiety Over Shifting National Identity

November 4, 2010 by and

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

November 4, 2010 by

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

November 3, 2010 by

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

November 3, 2010 by

“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

November 2, 2010 by

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

November 2, 2010 by

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

November 1, 2010 by

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

November 1, 2010 by

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

November 1, 2010 by

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

November 1, 2010 by

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

October 29, 2010 by , and

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

October 29, 2010 by

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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