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November 24, 2009 by The Weatherhuman

I can only slap myself on the forehead when I let Texts From Last Night scoop me on something I should know about and would know about if I, I don't know, bothered to read the news.
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Dithering on War Decision Signals Obama’s Weakness

November 24, 2009 by Steven Begakis

It is not possible to passively win a war. Winning requires an objective, a strategy to accomplish that objective and a determined execution of that strategy. President Obama has no clearly defined ob...
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UC Budget Reform Is in Students’ Hands

November 23, 2009 by Jennifer Ohara

Recently, there's been a lot of talk on campus about budget cuts and student fees, especially now that the 32 percent increase has been approved by the Regents board. However, let's back up a little b...
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Chocolate Vampire Babies

November 23, 2009 by The Weatherhuman

Sure, you're mildly annoyed by the craze. You don't want to hear about vampires without their shirts on, but mostly you don't want to hear the hideous shrieks of that girl that can't be more that, wha...
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Starstruck Igor Seeks Advice From the Skies

November 23, 2009 by Igor Hiller

The ability to listen to the stars is both a blessing and a curse, but now that I got Ashton Kutcher to shut up, I am able to peer into the future. May these horoscopes guide you well. Aries: March 21...
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Both Sides Pray for Peace

November 20, 2009 by Jordan Falk

I must admit that when I sat down to talk to Nayar Maraji, I expected to get a torrential downpour of criticisms about Israeli policy toward Palestinians. "I just want peace," she told me while casual...
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Alumnus Alarmed by News of ESS Closure

November 20, 2009 by Mats Olson

As a graduate of the Sports Management program, I was shocked and saddened when informed of the impending closure of the Exercise & Sport Studies Dept. The skills I learned from ESS classes and the op...
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UC Priorities Should Place Students First

November 20, 2009 by Jeremy Zeller

According to the University of California Web site, the 10 schools in the system are supposed to do three things, and their order matters. First: â€œWe teach.â€
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Get Your Health Info From Smart Sources

November 19, 2009 by Michael Takahara

When researching the Internet for health information, look at research based Web sites managed by the government or a legitimate institution. Bring questions and concerns to your primary care provider...
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Holly Jolly November

November 19, 2009 by The Weatherhuman

It's only November by my watch, yet it's Christmas everywhere I go. I was walking around campus today and some frat or something had a guy dressed up as Santa Claus to, I don't know, get girls to sit ...
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Gaucho Soccer Fans Make Harder Anything but Boring

November 19, 2009 by Opinion Editor

Andrew Seguin’s submission about his negative experiences in English football stands (“English Jeering Takes Fun out of Football,” Daily Nexus, Nov. 16, 2009) reminded me of how awesome the Gauc...
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Begakis Misses the Mark in Mass Infanticide Column

November 19, 2009 by Opinion Editor

Oh, Steven Begakis. How cute that you’ve found God (“Mass Infanticide Cannot Be Government Subsidized,” Daily Nexus, Nov. 17, 2009). That must be so nice. Unfortunately, not all of us share your...
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What Parents Don’t Know…

November 18, 2009 by The Weatherhuman

As it turns out, baby's first alcohol offense is only amusing until your school takes it upon themselves to tell your parents.
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Give a Standing Ovation for Public Performances

November 18, 2009 by Opinion Editor

Living in a college town, we see a lot of weird shit go down. Just ask the poor, innocent alcoholics who’ve been ticketed for peeing in public, puking in public, fighting in public and even that...
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UC Needs Alternative to Ever-Increasing Fees

November 18, 2009 by Staff Editorial

During today’s meeting, the Regents will debate an anticipated 32 percent student fee increase and a proposal to petition the state legislature for $913 million. The fee hike will almost certainly p...
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