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Flutter By Ellwood Preserve

January 29, 2009 by Jimmy Fremgen

Butterflies. Not exactly what people think of when they think of Goleta. The average person is more likely to picture the beer-swilling, good looking, brilliantly scholastic UCSB student. In spite of ...
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Congress

January 29, 2009 by Simon Estrada

Walk It or Ticket

January 28, 2009 by Staff

Let’s play a game called “What is the IVFP wasting their time on today?” There are a bunch of potential valid answers to the question of course, but one is particularly prevalent tod...
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Fake Orgasms Facilitate No Fun

January 28, 2009 by Jenni Perez

The other day, I cuddled up to my favorite naked bed buddy and tapped into the Web’s fine array of pornographic cinema. We were curious about the jaw-dropper that everyone’s been buzzing a...
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Society: Quit Ignoring Rape

January 28, 2009 by Kyle Stewart

Rape is a taboo subject in our society. Many people don’t want to even acknowledge the existence of rape and how disgustingly frequently it occurs. Ignorance is bliss, right? The word “rap...
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The Tower of Weather

January 27, 2009 by Staff

As UCSB students, we come to accept certain facts of life. For instance, Storke Tower is an eyesore. Try denying that. Also, if you live in I.V. you’re bound to get a copy of the yellow pages ev...
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Free Speech and Booze Don’t Mix

January 27, 2009 by Dylan James

It is the curse of the humour columnist (a title which I can now claim in this inaugural column of mine, although I shy away from the term "writer" since it carries connotations of far greater tact) t...
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A Waterproofed Isla Vista Palooza

January 27, 2009 by Zach Cowan

In the static bliss of perpetual blue skies, skimpy clothing, ever-flowing effervescent natty ice and sunsets that lend themselves to postcards and dreams from the landlocked, it becomes natural to ta...
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The Paper Is Mightier Than the Sword

January 26, 2009 by Staff

Did you know that there are still a large number of Americans who don’t believe in evolution, and instead embrace creationism? Of course you did, but you probably think that’s a bad thing ...
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Obama Must Expose Politicians

January 26, 2009 by Shaeffer Bannigan

Upon being elected America's forty-fourth President, Barack Obama addressed the people of America with graciousness and humility. From a historic standpoint, he has become an icon of American civil ri...
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An Open Letter to the Newly Elected President

January 26, 2009 by Aharon Morris

President Obama, I have to admit that sounds good to say out loud. I was moved to tears when you won both the primary and general elections. I actually met you and have pictures of a hug you gave me ...
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Own Your Creepiness

January 23, 2009 by Anonymous

As a first-year student at UCSB, I am discovering so many wonderful things about myself. The most important of those is that I'm a really creepy girl.
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Hike Up SB’s Seven Falls

January 22, 2009 by Jimmy Fremgen

The Santa Ynez mountains above Santa Barbara mean several different things to people. They stand for wealth, for the massive homes that peer over our fair city and out to the ocean. They stand as a co...
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No Sex

January 22, 2009 by Staff

Why must you have really loud sex in the apartment right next to mine? I mean, I know sometimes you have to let loose and go all primal and stuff but seriously – have a little courtesy. Not only...
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Why Your Drunk Brain Is Stupid

January 22, 2009 by Derek Mead

After being forced to publicly harangue my admittedly drunk and heinous writing last week, I went on a long spiritual journey to try to reclaim a little bit of the spark that once inspired me to write...
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