Opinion

June 2, 2008

Chicken Tikka Misspellers

By Staff

Man this Scripps National Spelling Bee is quickly turning into the ultimate beauty pageant for Indian families eh?

June 2, 2008

Dr. Dave Represents I.V.’s Best Interests

By Jeremy Picket

To all the citizens of Isla Vista: Don't be fooled by Doreen Farr as the election for 3rd District Supervisor approaches.

June 2, 2008

Caffeine’s Side Effects Also Pose Significant Dangers

By Staff

Editor, Daily Nexus, If Students for Safer Studying would kindly remove their heads from their asses (“Swap Illicit Adderall for Healthier Perks of Caffeine,” Daily Nexus, May 30), they would realize that Add...

June 2, 2008

Bottled H2O Causes Many Wasteful Water Worries

By Staff

Thirty billion bottles of water on the wall, take one down and pass it around and more than 2.5 million tons of CO2 in the air.

June 2, 2008

Insufficient Number of Bike Racks Upsets Collegiates

By Staff

The vehicle parking policy at UCSB is intended to encourage students to bike to classes instead of drive. This is a fantastic idea, considering that the majority of students live on campus or in Isla Vista.

June 2, 2008

A.S. Has No Right to Limit American Halloween Rights

By Staff

I was shocked and offended by professor Walter Yuen's perspective on and his proposed restriction of Halloween in Isla Vista ("A.S. Defers Plans for Halloween Treats," Daily Nexus, May 29).

June 2, 2008

Think

By Staff

May 30, 2008

Hittin’ and Quittin’ Satisfies Urges

By S.F.

There is a point preceding every casual Isla Vista hookup when it becomes apparent your sassy dance moves have paid off, and you will be rewarded with a night of unruly bonage. In fact, we college students have come to m...

May 30, 2008

You Reek of Booze

By Staff

With only a few weeks left before my asshole landlords boot me out of I.V. for good, I had planned on spending my dwindling days as a student re-enacting all my favorite activities.

May 30, 2008

Beware Drugs from Freaky NorCal Fetes

By Michael Hafford

It's Tuesday night and I'm standing in a three-room apartment on Abrego Road with Lynne and she's asking me if I think she should move in here. The door doesn't lock but I'm tired of her not getting it so I tell her I do...

May 30, 2008

Swap Illicit Adderall for Healthier Perks of Caffeine

By Jessie Fahey

Editor, Daily Nexus, I am writing in response to the article ("SB Sees Swell in Student Abuse of Prescription Pill," Daily Nexus, May 20), which discussed the legal consequences of un-prescribed Adderall use.

May 30, 2008

Follow the Money Toward Alarming Pappas Funding

By Rita Felcher

Editor, Daily Nexus, I am alarmed by the Nexus article about the 3rd District supervisor candidates' financial statements ("Farr Maintains Lead in Contributions," Daily Nexus, May 28) and the recent Nexus endorsement of...

May 30, 2008

Bearman Crusades for End to Pointless War on Drugs

By Thomas Tribble

Editor, Daily Nexus, There are many reasons to vote for Dr. David Bearman for 3rd District supervisor. His views on the budgetary impact of current drug policy are just one reason.

May 30, 2008

Pointer’s Offspring Testifies to Mother’s Good Character

By Kevin Pointer

Editor, Daily Nexus, In the past 25-plus years, I have grown to know Victoria Pointer in areas where many others have lacked the privilege.

May 30, 2008

Drink

By Staff

May 29, 2008

Future of the TV Promises Snores

By Alex Pavlovic

Remember when "Seinfeld" was the top-rated show on television? Remember when the "Friends" finale captivated a nation? I hope you do because, as our society moves forward, it's hard to imagine sitcoms like those two bein...