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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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Radical Connections Tarnish Obama’s “New” Politics

May 7, 2008 by Zac Gates

I have been quiet lately. For the past few weeks, I have remained in the shadows, reluctant to intercede in shoddy debate. My days have consisted of watching Fox News, reading a copious amount of poli...
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Think

May 7, 2008 by Staff

Mooj, Just Please Stop

May 6, 2008 by Staff

Got to admit, that was pretty eye opening stuff from the Wednesday Hump last week.
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Free Press Parades Government Agenda

May 6, 2008 by Kevin Caslava

A democratic society cannot function without an educated, informed populace, where each member is able to express his or her preferences as to how society should run. In order for this to happen, the ...
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‘Office’ Refuses to Die With Dignity

May 6, 2008 by Alex Pavlovic

Whether you're talking about sports, entertainment or any other aspect of life, one of the hardest things to do is to know when to quit.
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Mind, Body and Soul: Big Restaurants Conceal Bigger Calories

May 5, 2008 by David Rabie

In light of the recent publication, and rapid rise atop the Amazon.com bestseller list, of Eat This, Not That, I thought it would be salient to help expose some of the ostensibly fraudulent claims of ...
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If It’s Brown, Flush It

May 5, 2008 by Staff

I'm not a big fan of horse racing, but I can't help but be a little sad over the events that transpired at the Kentucky Derby. Really depressing stuff. I'm talking, of course, about the fact that a ho...
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Mysterious Minors Potentially Flesh Out College Career

May 5, 2008 by Mana Mostatabi

Once upon a time - two whole years ago - on a computer no longer alive, I found the professional writing minor. Only through poking, exploring and chancing random links on the school Web site was I ab...
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Funky Facts Contradict Fishy Fables

May 2, 2008 by David Rabie

If you're like me, you would love to eat sushi every night of the week if you could. Unfortunately, as college students we are hamstrung by our ever-thinning wallets and, naturally, for our own safety...
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Artsweek Misses the Boat on Coachella

May 2, 2008 by Rebecca Gayle

Coachella. Whisper this word to any music fanatic and you will immediately provoke a response of both interest and awe. This once-a-year orgasm of blasting speakers, rockin' shows and cornucopia of up...
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Female Authors Ought to Withhold Generalizations

May 2, 2008 by James Blau

Editor, Daily Nexus, In Wednesday’s column (“I.V. Women Fend Off Self-Righteous Dudes,” Daily Nexus, April 30), three hyper-feminists vented their social frustrations on balcony-dwel...
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