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Magic Pesto Is Held in High Regard

May 15, 2008 by Staff

Brownies are just the beginning. We'd begin by describing them as rich and gooey gateways to the realm of other delicious magical treats, but those in power have transformed the word "gateway" into w...
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Finding I.V.’s Nemo

May 15, 2008 by Staff

I've always noticed that there are just certain people you see everywhere. You'll see them drunk at a party, you'll see them reading the Weatherbox in class and sometimes you'll be squished next to th...
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Panel Provides First-Hand Insight on Iraq

May 15, 2008 by Staff

On a mission to elevate the level of academic discourse by bringing first-hand insight into the discussion of the war in Iraq, the political science department is hosting an "Ask a Vet" forum. Six vet...
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Pressing the Press

May 14, 2008 by Staff

Residents of Santa Barbara should send the County Public Defender Office a bouquet of roses and a heart-shaped box full of caramel chocolates.
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20-Sack and 20 Months in Prison

May 14, 2008 by Staff

I have nothing against stoners, but sometimes they really go too far in their quest to get high.
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Mind Your P’s and Vagee’s With Sexual Etiquette Rules

May 14, 2008 by Dana Olsen

Have you ever struggled to figure out the most polite way to reject the offer of a threesome?
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Pub Golf Leaves Grads Stroked

May 14, 2008 by Ray Collins

There are only a few more weeks left in the school year. To those graduating this June, you may be scared shitless.
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Horowitz Haters Keep Parading Selective Moral Outrage

May 14, 2008 by Ross Nolan

On Monday night David Horowitz spoke to a packed house at Embarcadero Hall. It would be a bit of an understatement to say the event got fiery.
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“Diversity Tomorrow,” Because Today is Almost Over

May 13, 2008 by Staff

Raise your hand if you were surprised that racecar driver Danica Patrick hospitalized a pit crew member after running into him during practice last week. Man I really hope you didn't put your hand up....
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PACs and Foreign Policies Discredit Senator Obama’s Knack

May 13, 2008 by Jeff Dulgar

I'll be the first to admit Sen. Barack Obama gives a great speech. His golden voice, perfectly choreographed pauses and cute catchphrases mesmerize crowds. But once you look past his claims, there isn...
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Dry Summer TV Necessitates DVDs

May 13, 2008 by Alex Pavlovic

Before I get to my topic this week, let's get one thing straight: Last week's column wasn't advocating for the cancellation of "The Office," and I certainly wasn't saying the show now sucks, as so man...
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Ambiguous Motives Define War on Terror

May 13, 2008 by Kevin Caslava

Well folks, the gig is up. We've put up a good fight, but now we must face the truth. We have not only lost the "War on Terror," but we have become the very thing we set out to defeat. Now it's time t...
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Working on Your Endgame

May 13, 2008 by Staff

I'm graduating -- it doesn't mean I'm dying. Everyone acts like our lives are over and nothing will ever be the same and blah, blah, blah. It's true, but there's no need to be super melodramatic about...
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THINK!

May 13, 2008 by Evan Koehne

Hypocrisy Haunts

May 12, 2008 by Mana Mostatabi

With only four weeks left until my final departure from UCSB, the urge to stir up certain issues has grown stronger and stronger. Controversy is not my strong suit. I actively avoid discussing anythin...
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