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He Said, She Said: Night vs. Day Drinking

November 20, 2008 by Kristin Ferrell

Friday morning. As the sun ascends over Isla Vista, a mist that smells of wet grass and stale beer wafts through Del Playa Drive, and I â€" I am pouring myself a Jack and Coke.
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The Joys of Grammar

November 19, 2008 by Staff

Athletes (and Bob Dole) have completely stolen the third person away from the rest of us. "T.O. is just looking out for T.O." You know what Terrell? The 'human's been using that particular method of s...
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Respect the Sexy Ladies

November 19, 2008 by Jenni Perez

Just to warn you up front, I'm choosing to put the kink on the shelf this week in an effort to clear up a misconception that surprisingly still exists.
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Courts Will Right Unjust Laws

November 19, 2008 by Stephanie Murphy

Everywhere I look, people are angry about Prop 8. I'm not entirely sure where it came from. Yes, there is now an amendment to our constitution that defines marriage as only between one man and one wom...
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Bikers Beware

November 18, 2008 by The Weatherhuman

Note to clueless freshmen, dumbass sorostitutes, arrogant bros and scofflaw pedestrians: LEARN HOW TO USE A FUCKING ROUNDABOUT. I can’t stand it when some blond bimbo on her cell phone nearly ru...
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Mary J’s Medicine

November 18, 2008 by Alex Coffman

Cannabis is one of the oldest medicines known to man. The Chinese recognized the medicinal and "magical" properties of which many are fond. Ancient Egypt, India, the Middle East and later Europe all h...
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U.S. Politics, the French Way

November 18, 2008 by Katie Hanzlik

I never imagined that I would watch the results of my first presidential election on my laptop. In the middle of the night. Alone in my apartment… in France. However, studying in France has give...
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Burgle Bums Are No Fun

November 17, 2008 by Mark Signa

Halloween may be behind us, but like that overly spicy taco from the questionable food van parked down the street, there are still some lingering after effects that some may be hesitant to talk about....
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The HunchGaucho of Notre Storke

November 17, 2008 by The Weatherhuman

One of the perks of being the 'human is my many visits to the restricted areas of campus.
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Registered Voters Do Rock the Vote

November 17, 2008 by Jaclyn Feldstein

In regards to “UCB Gives Concert to Berkeley,” pulished on Nov. 13; there would be no shame in losing a voter registration competition to UC Berkeley, indeed it is what should be expected....
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Courts Protect Citizens From Bigotry and Hate

November 17, 2008 by Ethan Hartsell

I was deeply disturbed by Zac Gates’ letter to the editor titled “I Voted Yes on Prop 8 and I Am Not Ashamed,” (Daily Nexus, Nov. 14). Gates is entitled to his opinion, but his justi...
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One New Voicemail…

November 14, 2008 by Staff

So in day-to-day life, the ‘human has been known to double as an investigatory journalist. Recently, this secret life has brought you the news of the flannel epidemic here at UCSB, but now IR...
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Seek a Different Outlet

November 14, 2008 by Lillie Kasim

I'm sitting at a restaurant with my five good friends from freshman year reminiscing about our crazy stories from the dorms when the topic of our old friend Brittany comes up. She lived down the hall ...
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Ballot System Is Fundamentally Flawed

November 14, 2008 by Eric Massie

For the last week, I have been reading the numerous angry responses to the recent passage of Proposition 8 in California, and I am frankly amused at how misdirected much of the anger has been. It is n...
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I Voted “Yes” on Prop 8 And I Am Not Ashamed

November 14, 2008 by Zac Gates

Editor, Daily Nexus, I voted "Yes" on Prop 8. Sue me. By proclaiming my vote, you'd think I'd just thrown a newspaper in a trash can instead of a recycling container, based on the reaction of others ...
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