Opinion

November 12, 2009

To Pass or Not to Pass

By The Weatherhuman

Heads up: Tomorrow’s the deadline to change your grading option from GPA devastator to win/lose. For the hangover impaired, that means this is the last chance to save your ass. I too have enjoyed the thrill of gues...

November 12, 2009

U.S. Needs Market-Based Approach to Health Care Reform

By Jeffrey Robin

For many months now (and probably for a few more), Congress has debated healthcare reform, the most important issue of Obama's presidency. If Congress passes anything, even if it isn't the most perfect legislation, it wi...

November 10, 2009

Palestinians Reject Middle East Talks With Terrorism

By Steven Begakis

Following the success of Israel's incursion into Gaza and the elimination of Hamas terrorists responsible for firing thousands of rockets on Israeli soil, the media has been relatively quiet over the Middle East peace pr...

November 10, 2009

There Goes My Wednesday

By The Weatherhuman

Perk up! No school tomorrow.

November 10, 2009

Israel Handles Vital Peace Plans Like a Childish Game

By Jamie Silverstein

As a supporter of Israeli sovereignty, I am increasingly frustrated by Israel's lack of commitment to the peace process in the Middle East. Israel's hard-line President Benjamin Netanyahu's policy of continued settlement...

November 9, 2009

Something Goes Awry in This Santa Barbara Fairy Tale

By Igor Hiller

If you're a forlorn prince who's in need of advice or a damsel secluded in a duke's tower, e-mail me at dearigor@gmail.com, and I'll be your magic mirror.

November 9, 2009

Just Checking…

By The Weatherhuman

Hey guys, remember me? I was the 'human last year. We had some good times, didn't we? Obviously we went our separate ways, and of course you've found a new 'human to fulfill your snarky desires, but I just wanted to chec...

November 9, 2009

“Dear Igor” Columns Present Negative Image of Student Body

By Rachael Kuintzle

I must confess that every time I turn the page and see the "Dear Igor" column, I am heartily disappointed with and even ashamed of the Daily Nexus. I remember that the first time I read this paper, before I had visited U...

November 6, 2009

Labels Distort True Political Ideologies

By Opinion Editor

Jeffery Robin’s article, “Radical Conservative Challenges Parties’ Adherence to Status Quo” (Daily Nexus, Nov. 4, 2009), delivers an important point: “Conservatives” such as Bill O’Reilly, Rush Limbaugh and...

November 6, 2009

Fuck You, Parents. Fuck You.

By The Weatherhuman

Do you want the good news or the bad news? The bad news is that this weekend, our favorite mini non-city is going to be crawling with people who don't belong here and who make me very, very uncomfortable, namely: parents...

November 6, 2009

Drink Like a Local in Dublin

By Blaise Vanderhorst

I've been in Dublin for over a month now (the only way I've kept track is that I've used up my 30-day bus pass), and I figured I'd give you all in the States an update on my adventures in Ireland. First off, "How's the ...

November 5, 2009

Unexpected Violence Shocks Student

By Lexi Pandell

On Halloween day, I was sitting at an outdoor restaurant on campus with a friend when our conversation was interrupted by a strange commotion. We heard some shouts followed by a small stampede of Ghanaians running out of...

November 5, 2009

Local Sees Abuse of Power in Halloween Arrest

By Ryan Sweeney

It was about midnight on Saturday and I had just about had enough of the Halloween festivities unfolding outside my Del Playa residence. I was completely content with sitting at my window, watching the hordes of out-of-t...

November 5, 2009

Seek Resolution in Rough Roommate Situations

By Maya Salmon

Your roommate(s) no longer washes their greasy, food-laden dishes. They've stopped asking you if they may have a few guests over and have started throwing wild parties. They eat your food and borrow your clothes without ...

November 4, 2009

Radical Conservative Challenges Parties’ Adherence to Status Quo

By Jeffrey Robin

Almost exactly one year ago, a populist firebrand named Barack Obama was elected president of the United States. He promised to do great things -- among them, bringing about hope for the future and overrunning those who ...

November 4, 2009

I Believe you Have My Stapler

By The Weatherhuman

When I woke up this morning, did I think there would be a conspiracy between my computer and my printer to make me late to class AND have to turn in incomplete work?