Opinion

February 12, 2007

Middle East, Muslims and Plo Are Unfairly Presented

By Faris Shalan

As a citizen of the Middle East, I am reminded daily of the Arabic saying, "Nothing in life is more stable than change itself." Unfortunately, the mentioned change is rarely a positive one. Today, I've taken it upon myse...

February 12, 2007

Shoebat Omits Instances of Muslim Kindness, Tolerance

By David Sforza

On Feb. 7, I was one of several hundred to go watch Walid Shoebat, a former PLO terrorist and now Christian. In his hour and a half speech, he warned that the Middle East has the potential to be that of several Nazi Germ...

February 12, 2007

Jenny Paradise Offers Some Sound Advice About Health

By Carly Hann

In response to last week's sex column ("The Wednesday Hump: Student Health Provides Valuable Services," Daily Nexus, Feb. 7), I would like to say, "Yay!" It's about time we got some health-oriented information in there! ...

February 12, 2007

Students Should Evaluate Validity of Corwin Speaker

By Daniel Fibiger

There are so many points one could address in response to Walid Shoebat's speech on Wednesday night, one of which is how this event demonstrated the necessity of engaging in critical source analysis.

February 12, 2007

Think

By Staff

February 9, 2007

Strike Exercises Obese Amendment

By Eric Hedlund

Protests are sweet. A protest, like the upcoming protest next Thursday, is a chance for the people to be seen and counted, and it does change things.

February 9, 2007

Recreation Assists University Students

By Mark Batalla

Remember back in the day when we used to sign up for classes just for the hell of it? Or how about joining sports for the fun of playing? Metal shop, home economics and beginners' art may not have counted much towards gr...

February 9, 2007

Daily Nexus Comics Page Is Much Like a Vacuum Cleaner

By Lynnea Dally

Do you wish the Nexus had more cartoons on Fridays? Do you wish the ones they did have were actually funny? Are you sick of looking at a blob in a squiggly box? Meet the person who tried to do something about it and fail...

February 9, 2007

Column Faulting Liberals for Racial Divides Misses Mark

By Henry Lau

I still can't make up my mind about Cameron Williams' column ("Not All Alike Fight for Similar Causes," Daily Nexus, Feb. 1). While I agree that the ever-increasing deployment of euphemisms in place of the harsh realitie...

February 9, 2007

Wednesday Hump Succeeds in Providing Safety Instructions

By Mark D. Shishim

I'm doing something today that I never thought I'd do: I'm praising the Wednesday Hump. For the last 6 to 7 years, I've read this weekly column and usually come away pissed off, frustrated or embarrassed.

February 9, 2007

Shoebat Paints Unflattering Portrait of World’s Muslims

By Hussam Mousa

I experienced two conflicting emotions after attending the UCSB sponsored lecture by self-proclaimed former terrorist Walid Shoebat, titled "Inside Terror Confessions of a PLO Terrorist."

February 9, 2007

Student Strike Against War Calls for Change of Policy

By JEDIDJAH DE VRIES

When I walk around campus I keep seeing these yellow posters calling for a student strike against war on Feb. 15. Apparently, that means we're not supposed to go to class and instead show up at the Pardall Tunnel at 1 p....

February 9, 2007

Think

By Staff

February 8, 2007

Are You Sure We’re Not in Aspen?

By C.K. Hickey

Deep in the heart of the Eastern Sierras lies the city of Mammoth Lakes: population 7,093, elevation 7,800 feet; 300 miles from either Los Angeles or San Francisco.