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California Propositions Cheat Sheet

October 28, 2008 by Staff

Prop 1A: In light of California’s current economic crisis, it is difficult to imagine our state spending nearly $20 billion on a high-speed train. That said, we believe the train is an essential...
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Endorsements: 35th District State Assembly: Pedro Nava

October 28, 2008 by Staff

Democrat incumbent Pedro Nava is another obvious choice for us. He cares deeply about keeping the entire district environmentally friendly and often comes to campus to chat with UCSB students and facu...
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For IVRPD Board: Liz Buda, Arthur Kennedy, Marie Crusinberry

October 28, 2008 by Staff

The race between those vying for positions on the Isla Vista Parks and Recreation District Board forces us to pick the lesser of many evils. I.V. needs a board that will be able to move forward. Liz B...
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YES on Measure D

October 28, 2008 by Staff

Our support for Measure D does not mean we want to replace our grassy open space with nine-story department stores and massive parking lots. We endorse Measure D because we're supportive of the fact t...
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YES on Measure A

October 28, 2008 by Staff

Do you drive places? Do you take the bus? Do you think kids should be able to get to school safely? Then you need to say yes to Measure A.
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For 3rd District Supervisor: Steve Pappas

October 28, 2008 by Staff

Before we get into our endorsement, we'd like to congratulate our fellow voters for choosing the two best candidates possible. No matter who wins, the 3rd district will be much better off in the next ...
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Whiskey Fueled Cars?

October 27, 2008 by Staff

So I've noticed that the price of gas has gone way down recently, which is swell for all you drivers out there.
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“Loser” Label Is Fine With Me

October 27, 2008 by Macie Berlin

I don’t know why I let it get to me. But I did. I stood in the mirror evaluating myself more harshly than I had in a long time. My roots are showing, my eyes are red, my face is pale and my spor...
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Halloween Boycot Will Save UCSB’s Reputation

October 27, 2008 by Brooks Firestone

Dear UCSB, At the Oct. 21 board of supervisors meeting, we heard the pleas of 16 social workers who were being laid off because of budget shortfalls. This could result not only in their personal loss ...
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Palin Attacks Unjustified

October 27, 2008 by

Ever since John McCain chose Gov. Palin as his running mate and Barack Obama chose Sen. Biden, there has been too much focus on public vilification and slander. Negative attacks are all in good fun, s...
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Misleading Clery Report Embarrasses SB

October 27, 2008 by James Baron

Editor, Daily Nexus The purpose of the Clery Report is to warn students and potential students about the crime rates associated with a given school. It was named after a murdered student, Jeanne Clery...
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Drink

October 24, 2008 by Staff

Burger-lry

October 24, 2008 by Staff

I don’t know about the rest of you Gauchos out there, but I am goddamn sick of the Hamburglar. I mean seriously, if I’m eating at McDonald’s, I’m probably already not too happy...
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Sexism in the Happiest Place

October 24, 2008 by Perry Yang

Everybody's speculating! Everything has a hidden meaning behind the general message. Did man really go to the moon? Does Michael Jackson really have a skin disease? Was Walt Disney really sexist?
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Right Need Not Fear The One

October 24, 2008 by Zac Gates

We are the future, fighting to cement the inevitable phenomenon known as "change" into the mind of every American soul. It is time we step foot onto the Ship of Hope and set sail for a new land of ega...
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