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Offensive Letters Unjustly Generalize Islamic Community

Editor, Daily Nexus, We're five years into a war sold on blood and bullshit, and some people still have no fucking tact. The two letters published concerning the Muslim Student Association's j...
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‘Twas the Night Before April 20

'Twas the night before 4/20, and all through the studio, Not a stoner was stirring, not even Coolio. The joints were rolled by the dealer with care, In hopes that an ounce would soon be bought there.
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‘Human 08

Yes fans, the rumors are true. I, the Weatherhuman, am officially throwing my hat into the ring in the race to be your next A.S. president. I don’t exactly know how the election rules work, but ...
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Take Back the Night Reflects on the Week

While on campus this week, many of you may have noticed the little purple flags lining the bike paths and walkways. Right now there are 500 flags stuck in the lawns of UCSB, and each one represents th...
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Ticket Controversy Causes an I.V. Uproar

I've never seen such gross incompetence, especially for people trying to organize something that should run itself. When ads ran for the sneak screening of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" at Isla Vista Th...
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Potential Dangers of MSA Threaten Their Credibility

Editor, Daily Nexus, Although the advertisement in Monday's paper regarding the Muslim Student Association's ties to jihad is a subject of much anger and passion within the Muslim community here at U...
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MSA Hesitates to Distance Itself From Islamic Fascism

Editor, Daily Nexus, The Muslim Student Association has not made a sufficient response to David Horowitz's ad regarding the inauspicious origins of the MSA.
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Super Censorship in China Smothers Hopes of Tibetans

Editor, Daily Nexus, I always enjoy how people from totalitarian regimes - as nearly all Chinese students are with their full government sponsorships - come to America and take full advantage of our ...
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Happy Birthday

Awfully nice of thousands of fans to sing happy birthday to the Pope yesterday, especially since I doubt that he’s always had a song on his special day. Call me crazy, but I just can’t pic...
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Advertisement Unnecessarily Attacks MSA

As many of you might be aware, an advertisement was posted in the Daily Nexus on Monday, April 14, that insinuated that the UCSB Muslim Student Association was a front for a global jihad and is founde...
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Freedom Center Explains Controversial Advertisement

In February 2008, the David Horowitz Freedom Center asked 100 chapters of the Muslim Student Association, including the one at UC Santa Barbara, to sign the Declaration Against Genocide.
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Where the Weatherhuman Happens

I'm not gonna lie, I get goosebumps and mist up a little every time I see one of those NBA commercials with the photo slideshows and the emotional piano music.
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A.S. Endorsement: President

With his ability to communicate honestly and directly, John Paul "J.P." Primeau from Open People's Party meets - and exceeds - the requirements to become A.S. president.
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A.S. Endorsement: Internal Vice President

In a highly competitive field, Kevin Higuchi's candor and knowledge of the internal vice president's specific duties cuts through the clutter.
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