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April 9, 2008 by Staff

People I Don’t Like

April 8, 2008 by The Weatherhuman

I really can’t stand this new “People You May Know” section on Facebook. Yes, I know these people, but I don’t want to know them anymore. If I did, I’d search for them my...
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“Real Time” Misleadingly Attacks PATRIOT Act’s Purpose

April 8, 2008 by Jeff Dulgar

While flipping through the channels one Saturday night, I stumbled upon my old nemesis: Bill Maher. Now I know the idea of Maher being a douche bag is a tough concept to handle, but go with me here. I...
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TV Viewers Prefer “Idol” Matters

April 8, 2008 by Alex Pavlovic

As an entertainment columnist, I'd be remiss if I didn't eventually dedicate a column to the highest-rated show on TV. Many of you love it, but I'm sure that even more of you hate it, so I won't be of...
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Damn It Natty

April 7, 2008 by Staff

OHHhhhh man…FLOATOIPIA., lksdjflskdjf, first weekend dowointwon, firsts weeekend of spiring quatrter. ! Alqlweirlskdjaflsd. I can’t conscentrate right now people, tooo much fun, 2 MUCH BOO...
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UCSB Shops Bring Funds to a Stop

April 7, 2008 by Mana Mostatabi

This quarter, my collective syllabi required me to purchase a total of six books -- which, like every fixed-income, last-quarter senior, I hesitated to purchase.
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Apathy Annihilates the Will to Change

April 7, 2008 by Kevin Caslava

The greatest enemy facing this county is not al-Qaeda. It is not terrorism, fascism, fundamentalism or environmental disaster. No, this threat to our country and our way of life is far greater than an...
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April 7, 2008 by Staff

Take a Deep Breath, It Will be OK

April 4, 2008 by David Rabie

Take a deep breath. How often do you hear people saying that when you are stressed or angry? Simply breathing in and out slowly can relieve your stress and make you infinitely more level-headed. Ninet...
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Penny for my Thoughts

April 4, 2008 by Staff

I’ve finally found a politician I can get behind. Nope, not Obama; I lost all respect for him when I found out he bowled a 37 (seriously pathetic, even a retarded toddler could break 40). Instea...
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Loser Libs Forge a Path for Mighty Mac

April 4, 2008 by Zac Gates

Goodness gracious, the tides are beginning to turn! Good news, fellow conservatives: The Democratic Party is on the verge of implosion.
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Drink

April 4, 2008 by Staff

Hypocrisy Clouds Parental Advice

April 3, 2008 by Jeff Gibson

"Well, I'm thinking about finding a place in Pacifica. I hear it's really foggy, but at least the rent's cheaper." "You'll fit in perfectly, son. You've been growing up your whole life in a fog."
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They Tell Me It’s Not a Recession

April 3, 2008 by Staff

According to The New York Times, major retail stores like Best Buy, Circuit City and Home Depot are more open to "haggling" with customers because of low prices on the Internet and a sluggish economy....
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Hillary Refuses to Go Down Without Fight

April 3, 2008 by Eric Goldman

Sen. Hillary Clinton may have her back to the ropes in her primary contest against Sen. Barack Obama, but she isn't going down for the count.
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