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Liberal Supreme Court Nominee Undermines Constitution

May 18, 2010 by

There is only one litmus test that ought to be applied to a Supreme Court nominee, and that is the question of whether or not he or she is an Originalist.
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Ask Anyone but Igor on Opposite Day

May 17, 2010 by

Since today is both (not) Opposite Day and Reverse-Psychology Day, I thought I shouldn’t remind you to never send your questions to advice@DearIgor.com.
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Drug Feature Highlights Key Problems in UCSB Community

May 14, 2010 by

With the recent deaths and overdoses, it’s important to call attention to the rising problem at UCSB with opioids.
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Retired SB District Attorney Voices Support for Josh Lynn

May 14, 2010 by

I want to express my support for Josh Lynn as the next District Attorney. I hired both candidates. I supervised both candidates. I monitored the careers of both. The clear choice is Josh Lynn.
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Loss of Funding Prompts Call for Ballot Recount

May 14, 2010 by

I’m writing you to voice my concern over the passage of a certain ballot on the recent student elections.
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Five Myths of Adderall and Ritalin Debunked

May 13, 2010 by

“Within the last 12 months, have you taken any of the following prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you: Stimulants (e.g. Ritalin, Adderall)?”
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Only the Envious Deem Others “Sluts”

May 12, 2010 by

I went to a wedding in Montecito this weekend, and despite my skepticism about happily ever after in your early 20s, I was touched by the couple’s devotion.
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Brown Promises to Bring Golden Age Back to State

May 11, 2010 by

California is but a castle made of sand, and its past governors were the nearsighted builders.
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State Budget Woes Prove Current Policies Lacking

May 11, 2010 by

In the midst of an economic crisis brought about by the Democrats’ anti-growth, big government policies and the unhinged spending of liberal politicians, Californians will have the opportunity to fi...
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Igor Gets Solid Advice for Uncertain Future

May 10, 2010 by

Recently, I experienced a fairly upsetting quarter-life crisis. After years of “knowing” I wanted to be a lawyer, I realized my reasons for wanting to enter the profession revolved less around act...
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Good Deeds Make Officers Feel Fuzzy

May 7, 2010 by

One of the best things about being a cop is knowing you did a good deed.
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Let Your Beers Do the Talking

May 7, 2010 by

This tale, like many bro-nominal tales involving alcohol, starts with a cigarette.
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Condescending Article Disrespects Casual Users

May 6, 2010 by

Where do you draw the line between sounding like you’re trying to enlighten your fellow peers and calling them out, ridiculing them and sounding like a total jerk?
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Hate Speech Creates an Unsafe Environment in IV

May 6, 2010 by

On Sunday evening two students were harassed while walking to get coffee in I.V.
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Avoiding the Dangers of Sexual Dehydration

May 5, 2010 by

A couple of weeks ago, I woke up curled comfortably next to one of my best friends. He jolted up, looked at me, and then with a disappointed look on his face, muttered, “Shit, I thought I got laid f...
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