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Wii Kart Unites Casual and Hardcore

May 9, 2008 by Cole Jones

Back in the 1980s, games were impossibly difficult. Anyone who has ever tried to make their way through old-school Nintendo Entertainment System mainstays such as Ghosts 'n Goblins, Super Mario Bros.:...
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Something Fishy

May 9, 2008 by Staff

I pose this question for all of you science geeks out there. If this is such a world-renowned university, and if we have so many Nobel Prize winners and other scientific hotshots walking around, why c...
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Student Wishin’ for Florida and Michigan

May 9, 2008 by David Sforza

Dear Sen. Barack Obama and his supporters, As a supporter of Sen. Hillary Clinton, I would like to congratulate you on your recent win in North Carolina and your near comeback in Indiana.
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Airplanes in Flight Provide Some Afternoon Delight

May 9, 2008 by James Fremgen

Last Tuesday, I found myself at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport walking behind Andrea Read, owner and chief flight instructor of Spitfire Aviation Flight School. It seemed like just a normal walk acro...
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Coachella Festival Delivers A Weekend of Satisfaction

May 9, 2008 by Krissy Bills and Savannah Edwards

Editor, Daily Nexus, Cassandra McGrath's account of Coachella 2008 ("Indie Oh No," Daily Nexus, May 1) is undoubtedly skewed.
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Iraq Development Plans Show Skewed American Priorities

May 9, 2008 by Eric Tomczak

Editor, Daily Nexus, I recently read an article regarding a new development plan in the Green Zone of Baghdad, Iraq.
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Drink

May 9, 2008 by Staff

Left Said, Right Said, Passing Gas (Tax)

May 8, 2008 by Eric Goldman

Ever think to yourself that this election could use more pandering and empty promises? Well, you're in luck! Welcome to the gas tax debate, in which Sens. Hillary Clinton and John McCain try to nab vo...
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Ayo For San Diego

May 8, 2008 by Staff

I don't quite know what to make of this San Diego State drug ring story. On the one hand, 75 students face drug charges. But on the other hand, 75 students face drug charges!!! Definitely helps their ...
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Left Said, Right Said, Passing Gas (Tax)

May 8, 2008 by Jeff Dulgar

Where does Sen. Barack Obama get off saying Sen. John McCain and Sen. Hillary Clinton are pandering for votes? I didn't realize listening to the cries of Americans for a solution to sky-high gas price...
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Weed Withdrawal Affects Perspective, Puppies Alike

May 8, 2008 by Jeff Gibson

A trip to the emergency room a few nights ago has led me to the realization that I owe my innards a little spring-cleaning. Diagnosis: Gastritis, most likely from excessive alcohol consumption in conj...
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Toy Provides Some Good Vibrations

May 7, 2008 by Dana Olsen

If you thought the VCR was a relic of the past, I've got news for you. Not only does the VCR provide you with hours of cheap entertainment, but once you turn it on, it can get you off.
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R.I.P. Judge Lodge

May 7, 2008 by Staff

Despite all the time we spend listening to our instructors during our time at UCSB, I really think that it’s quite a rare thing for them to actually make a dent in our lives. Judge Joseph Lodge,...
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Doctor’s Dialectic Lists Qualifications

May 7, 2008 by Dr. David Bearman

Think globally, act locally. We've all heard that. Here's what it means for UCSB students: To be good stewards of the environment, we must protect the quality of the air, water and land here where we ...
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Party Continues on Sunday Funday

May 7, 2008 by Ray Collins

Traditionally, Sunday is seen as a day to take it easy. For some, this stems from the Christian Sabbath, which is supposed to be a day of rest. This day is often spent going to church, watching footba...
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