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Fuck a Turkey

November 25, 2008 by The Weatherhuman

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

November 25, 2008 by Megan Somerville

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

November 24, 2008 by The Weatherhuman

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

November 24, 2008 by Matthew Toyama

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

November 24, 2008 by Michael Witcoff

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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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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