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Pappas’ Goals Differ Widely From Many Student Beliefs

Editor, Daily Nexus, I am very intrigued as to why the Daily Nexus felt it was appropriate to endorse Steve Pappas for 3rd District Supervisor. The purpose of a newspaper, particularly a college new...
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Farr’s Qualifications Eclipse Competitors’

Editor, Daily Nexus, The Daily Nexus endorsement of Steve Pappas ("For 3rd District Supervisor, the Daily Nexus strongly endorses Steve Pappas," Daily Nexus, May 27) misconstrues many issues importan...
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Pointer’s Experience Makes Her Voters’ Ideal Candidate

Editor, Daily Nexus, It is a privilege to know and to have the opportunity to work with 3rd District county supervisor candidate Victoria Pointer. Several local county papers have observed that Point...
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Orgasm During the Climax of Life

But whatever your particular reason for feeling miserable as graduation approaches, I think we can all agree that one part of life is going to decline - if not in quality, then at least in quantity - ...
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ManBearPig

The race for 3rd District supervisor is getting heated, with even the Nexus joining in yesterday with an endorsement of Steve Pappas - and beer.
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Bottoms Up: Collins Bids Column Adieu

Fellow Gauchos, I have some bad news for you. This is my last column as your "Drinker's Digest" columnist. After two years of trying new drinking games, suggesting party ideas and living as a function...
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For 3rd District Supervisor, the Daily Nexus Strongly Endorses Steve Pappas

We admit our decision to endorse Steve Pappas is unconventional. But then again, Pappas is a very unconventional type of politician.
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Boulevard of Broken Dreams

I’m a pretty confident – even borderline cocky – individual. But something’s happened this week that’s knocked me down a peg or two: My “People You May Know” ...
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The Daily Nexus Strongly Opposes Proposition 98

Proposition 98 claims the ability to protect property owners, but allows for too many potentially dangerous interpretations. The proposition aims to restrict the government's ability to take private p...
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The Daily Nexus Opposes Proposition 99

Proposition 99 is the answer to Prop 98, but it may just be too legally vague. Although both propositions aim to protect property owners, Prop 99 differentiates itself by not being chock-full of legal...
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The Daily Nexus Strongly Endorses Measure V

Measure V would generate $77.2 million for Santa Barbara City College, in addition to possibly snagging the school another $92 million in state matching funds.
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Low-Cal Brews Aid Ale-ing Six-Pack Abs

With summer looming on the horizon, many of you are probably planning on spending inordinate amounts of time at the beach. To that end, the gym will probably start to get more crowded, much like it do...
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Webb of Taxation Entangles Veterans Education Bill

Protecting our nation's veterans is one of the highest priorities for our government. The men and women who selflessly risk their lives to protect our nation deserve our respect and support. An import...
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