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Dishonest Study Hall Betrays Students

June 3, 2010 by

The Study Hall needs to pick up some honesty, since its 50 Club members picked up the tab.
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Social Host Ordinance Produces Unintended Consequences

June 3, 2010 by

The Social Host Ordinance, a countywide regulation that would impose civil penalties on residents that provide alcohol to minors, should not have passed in its present form.
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District Attorney Joyce Dudley Battles for Votes

June 3, 2010 by

The reality is that most UCSB students have been or know someone who has been cited for an alcohol-related offense.
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Turds & Tulips

June 3, 2010 by

Sprouting and hopeful tulips to the graduating class of 2010. Budget cuts and impacted classes don’t make for the best educational fertilizer, but you still pulled through. Congrats!
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District Attorney Josh Lynn Battles for Votes

June 3, 2010 by

I am Josh Lynn, a Santa Barbara native. I am a prosecutor, not a politician.
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Return Journey Poses Greatest Challenge

May 28, 2010 by

This is for all of you out there, drudging through your last quarter in Santa Barbara for a semester, or maybe even for a whole year. This blog is for everyone who is excited/nervous/anxious yet looki...
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Weatherliver Takes a Hit

May 28, 2010 by

The Weatherhuman is one more trip to the Study Hall away from a 50 Club membership. Now, is that a triumph or a sign of alcoholism? Either way, my extensive amount of bar tabs tends to speak to the la...
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Nexus Provides Open Forum for Discussion

May 28, 2010 by

You will often hear students complain about articles as you’re walking to class and most Letters to the Editor pieces show discontent with the articles on sex, drugs and alcohol.
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Moving Out? CHO Offers Helpful Advice on Trash, Deposits, and More

May 27, 2010 by

The Community Housing Office is all about “Go Green or Go Home.” Our hearts dropped a little when we saw how much waste was left during last year’s two-week “Move Out” period.
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The Hump Addresses Final Sex Questions

May 26, 2010 by

Below are a series of questions written by a group of truly sophisticated, resourceful college boys. I’ve been instructed to answer all the questions honestly and without reserve.
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Americans Should Beware the Dangers of Extremism

May 25, 2010 by

There exists a natural inclination in the hearts of Americans to cure all perceived ills with the strongest antidote available.
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Conservatism Provides Answer to Budget Dilemma

May 25, 2010 by

As the United States faces unparalleled budget deficits and insurmountable national debt, conservatism is the only political movement in this nation attempting to reign in spending and control the bud...
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Igor Addresses College Companions and Bids Farewell

May 24, 2010 by

Daily Nexus Opinion columnist Igor Hiller bids fond farewell to the people and things that he will never forget.
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Standing on the Brink of the Moher

May 21, 2010 by

The west of Ireland has a lot in common with my senior years of both university and high school.
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Work Regulations Violate Day Drinking Rights

May 21, 2010 by

According to The Seattle Times, new draconian regulations in a Danish brewery forbid workers from consuming free beer during the day, except during lunchtime breaks.
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