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Bottled H2O Causes Many Wasteful Water Worries

June 2, 2008 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.
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Insufficient Number of Bike Racks Upsets Collegiates

June 2, 2008 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 ...
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A.S. Has No Right to Limit American Halloween Rights

June 2, 2008 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).
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Think

June 2, 2008 by Staff

Hittin’ and Quittin’ Satisfies Urges

May 30, 2008 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 stu...
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You Reek of Booze

May 30, 2008 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.
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Beware Drugs from Freaky NorCal Fetes

May 30, 2008 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 i...
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Swap Illicit Adderall for Healthier Perks of Caffeine

May 30, 2008 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 Adde...
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Follow the Money Toward Alarming Pappas Funding

May 30, 2008 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 ...
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Bearman Crusades for End to Pointless War on Drugs

May 30, 2008 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.
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Pointer’s Offspring Testifies to Mother’s Good Character

May 30, 2008 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.
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Drink

May 30, 2008 by Staff

Future of the TV Promises Snores

May 29, 2008 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...
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The ‘Human Doesn’t Understand

May 29, 2008 by Staff

I'm down to my final few days as the 'Human - I'll wait a moment while you wipe away that tear - so what better time to ask a very important question? How come Orbit gum comes in packs that are perfec...
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Equality Requires Unbiased Thinking

May 29, 2008 by Marie V. Recalde

I have always denied that the world is round. Before you wonder how I ended up in college, allow me to elaborate by regarding spherical circularity as multidimensional instead. Different facets conve...
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