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There Goes My Wednesday

Perk up! No school tomorrow.
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Palestinians Reject Middle East Talks With Terrorism

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 ...
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Israel Handles Vital Peace Plans Like a Childish Game

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 ...
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Something Goes Awry in This Santa Barbara Fairy Tale

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.
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Just Checking…

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...
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“Dear Igor” Columns Present Negative Image of Student Body

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, be...
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Labels Distort True Political Ideologies

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’Reill...
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Fuck You, Parents. Fuck You.

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 uncomforta...
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Drink Like a Local in Dublin

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. Fi...
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Unexpected Violence Shocks Student

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 Ghan...
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Local Sees Abuse of Power in Halloween Arrest

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 th...
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Seek Resolution in Rough Roommate Situations

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 y...
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Radical Conservative Challenges Parties’ Adherence to Status Quo

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 ov...
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I Believe you Have My Stapler

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?
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Stick Around Til Sunrise for a Morning Surprise

Picture it: Sunday, 3:37 a.m., dark room. Her cheetah-print bra is dangling from the lamp; his boxers are crumpled near the door. Snores from the sexiled roommate echo through the hallways.
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