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Learn To Tweak Society’s Views on Tolerance

November 24, 2008 by Nevada D. Ryan

It seems to be the motif amongst among our university’s (and perhaps nation’s) self-proclaimed progressives, modernists and the like to adopt the ever-so-imperative characteristic of toler...
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Left Said: Hope for the Homeless

November 24, 2008 by Nicki Arnold

Securing funding and tax breaks for churches and other groups that provide services to the homeless is direly important to the lives of those in need. It’s a step toward eliminating homelessness...
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Right Said: Hope for the Homeless

November 24, 2008 by Shaeffer Bannigan

An estimated 3.5 million people experience homelessness in a given year. The number of homeless shelters being constructed has increased since last year and is expected to continue rising. Fortunately...
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Dire Days of Distraction

November 21, 2008 by Adam Wenger

For better or for worse, life is filled with distractions. My typical day spent at the Daily Nexus affirms this assertion. For some reason, my office has this abnormally large window overlooking Stork...
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Weather, Texas Human

November 21, 2008 by The Weatherhuman

Chuck Norris died yesterday. No he didn't, I just made that up.
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True Friends Are Hard to Find

November 21, 2008 by Brent W.

I have about 730 Facebook friends but would only consider myself to have one true friend. One of my teachers in high school claimed: If you have one friend you are really lucky, if you have two friend...
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When Depression Takes Over

November 21, 2008 by Alisa Chester

I have a disease. My symptoms include feelings of hopelessness, despair, worthlessness, guilt and shame. I lose interest in things that used to make me happy, like soccer, music and good conversations...
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Gaucho Basketball Fans Must Step Up Their Game

November 21, 2008 by Andy Seguin

I’ll be frank: The fan support at Monday’s basketball game was absolutely pitiful. I seriously felt like I was at a U.S. Open tennis match for the first 45 minutes. I understand that a lot...
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Religion Not to Blame for Passing of Prop 8

November 21, 2008 by Marc Duquette

I generally make it a point not to think about the religious beliefs of others. Granted, I do enjoy a frank philosophical discussion every now and then, so long as all parties maintain a respectful to...
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Religion Not to Blame for Passing of Prop 8

November 21, 2008 by Hannah Kazim

To the very obviously wronged Mr. Sturm: I write in regards to your article, (“Lose God Using Six-day Challenge,” Daily Nexus, Nov. 20). On behalf of anyone and everyone who claims to foll...
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Murked Off the Bo$$ Sauce

November 20, 2008 by Derek Mead

I woke up on Saturday morning mostly covered in dried blood. Sure, waking up in a random hotel while manwiching some bird is nice, but making your white sheets redder than the aftermath of a proper Vi...
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Cabinet Member ‘Human

November 20, 2008 by The Weatherhuman

So Obama's quickly filling out his cabinet, and I think he should seriously consider hiring a Meteorology czar.
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Lose God Using Six-day Challenge

November 20, 2008 by Bob Sturm

With the passing of Proposition 8, religious â€œmoralsâ€
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Take Advantage of UCSB

November 20, 2008 by Caitlin Wright

The idea of graduating next year scares me. To be whisked away to the world of gray and eight-hour days does not sound appealing. I feel as if I literally have only a year and a half to have fun.
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He Said, She Said: Night vs. Day Drinking

November 20, 2008 by Benjamin Gottlieb

Thursday is the only day of the week I can go to class with a smile on my face. The sun will be shining, the children will be gallivanting and, without fail, a night of shenanigans will ensue.
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