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Thief-Proof Your Pad Before Heading Home

Wow, the quarter's almost over already. It feels like it was the last day of summer break only a few weeks ago. Halloween came and went faster than a Friday night streaker on Del Playa. Now the holida...
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Ailing Economy Aches for Long-Term Fix

The news media has recently focused its attention on Barack Obama's choice of his previous arch nemesis, Hilary Clinton, for Secretary of State. While a significant cabinet pick, might I suggest that ...
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Give a Kiwi Some Love

For those who have seen the movie “Love Actually,” Colin “God of Sex” LIVES. And he’s at UCSB! Well, not the real one, but mediocre replacements sure are! Yes indeedy, it...
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A Holiday Poem

So I don’t know about you, but the ‘human is still recovering from Thanksgiving lunch, dinner and subsequent leftovers dispersed throughout the weekend. Thusly, I think instead of being cl...
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Masturbation Doesn’t Always Bring Best Release

I’m glad Matthew Toyama (“Penis: Every Man’s First Love,” Daily Nexus, Nov. 24) wasn’t afraid to speak the truth about the insecurity many of us feel when learning of the...
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Homeless People Deserve More Respect, Not Scorn

I can say that I’m truly disgusted toward the author of the opinion piece, “I.V. Bums: Leave Me Alone!” (Daily Nexus, Nov. 25). Firstly, to give someone a derogatory title like ̶...
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Thankscrewing

Man, I sure do love Thanksgiving – the food, the kin, the whole shebang. But if this holiday doesn’t highlight America’s ability to warp tradition, I don’t know what does. One ...
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Why Can’t We Be Friends?

Facebook just asked me "How likely are you to recommend Facebook to a friend?" Is that a trick question?
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Homophobic Daily Nexus Birthday Ad Goes Too Far

I have supported your choice in publishing some of the most offensive articles I have ever read, including everything from David Horowitz’ islamofascist ad campaign targeting Muslim students on ...
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I.V. Bums: Leave Me Alone!

While I was peacefully sleeping one morning, the eccentric voice of a very animated pirate entered my dream. However, this was no Johnny Depp. Shortly thereafter I opened my eyes and, to my surprise, ...
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Fuck a Turkey

So, who actually went to class today? You’re one of the few. If you go tomorrow, you can be proud as a fucking Marine (you know, before the military went to shit). Except you won’t be goin...
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Enrich Your Life Through Best Buddies Program

How many friends do you have who love you unconditionally? I have many because of Best Buddies. In fact, as a previous member of the UCSB Best Buddies chapter, I could be absolutely certain at every e...
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Weatherhuman Causes Global Warming

So, I've heard a lot of you complaining about how cold it is here in Santa Barbara lately, just because it's flirting with dipping below 60 degrees every once in a while.
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Penis: Every Man’s First Love

After two years of attending UCSB, I’ve read enough opinions in the Wednesday Hump. After sitting at the Carrillo Dining Commons with all the ball star athletes and the freshmen that are usually...
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Pot Addiction Has Its Pitfalls

The time has come where those of you who, like me, were straight-edge all through high school are probably discovering what joys and pains recreational drugs can add to your life. You, like me, may fi...
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