Opinion

February 6, 2007

Democracy Is Not a Popularity Contest

By Samy Amanatullah

This is an open letter to the student body of UCSB regarding two articles that were in the New York Times this past Friday.

February 6, 2007

Think

By Staff

February 5, 2007

Military Policy on Queers Is in Danger

By Zach Phillips

Intolerance can be a wonderful thing. For a petrified military draftee who faces the crippling prospect of war, our army's intolerance for homosexuals is a veritable blessing.

February 5, 2007

Politically Correct-ish

By The Weatherhuman

Former PLO operative and terrorist Walid Shoebat is coming to campus this Wednesday to explain "the truth behind the propaganda" of anti-Israel rhetoric. Shoebat has traveled widely to speak out against his past beliefs.

February 5, 2007

Avoid Evictions by Incorporating I.V.

By Drew Reed

The eviction crisis at Cedarwood marks a low point in Isla Vista's history. Now more than ever, it is important for Isla Vistans to remember that such mistreatment could have been avoided if I.V. had incorporated into a ...

February 5, 2007

Reminisce on Super Bowl Madness

By Adam Wenger

What do Prince, pass interference and illegal gambling all have in common? The Super Bowl, of course. And unless you were hiding in a hole, or intentionally avoiding it, you probably spent your Sunday watching the big ga...

February 5, 2007

Nexus Hump Is Right, Isla Vista Is Paradise

By Rachel Stark

I just wanted to send a little message to all those still attending that gorgeous place by the ocean they call a school. Listen to the advice in Jenny Paradise's column ("The Wednesday Hump: Abstinence Halts Necessary Ex...

February 5, 2007

Blame Youth Voters for Dismal Situation

By Kaitlin Hulsy

My father had the pleasure of attending UC Berkeley during the Vietnam era. His educational experience consisted of a constant exposure to droning megaphones and multi-colored fliers bearing dogma from both sides. This w...

February 5, 2007

Think

By Staff

February 2, 2007

Time Well Spent

By The Weatherhuman

Valentine's Day is coming up, lads.

February 2, 2007

UCSB Community Embraces Sexuality

By Mark Batalla

I usually spend my Monday nights watching half-naked men beat the hell out of each other on WWE Monday Night Raw. This week I opted to attend the Sex Workers' Art Show in the MultiCultural Center.

February 2, 2007

Education Problems Require Discussion

By Eric Hedlund

The recent campus debates about race, diversity and education make me glad to live inside of a bubble of concrete surrounded by weapons-grade kryptonite 15 miles below earth's surface.

February 2, 2007

Article Regarding Websites Leaves One Site Out of Loop

By Jessica Smith and Igor Hiller

Much to our disappointment, the recent article concerning new student specific websites ("Students Start Sites Providing Services, Trade," Daily Nexus, Jan. 29) failed to recognize Uloop.com, a growing website founded by...

February 2, 2007

Wenger’s Column About UC Grading System Flunks Out

By Luke Ma

In his recent column ("Que Onda Guero?: UC Grading System Is Unfair and Confusing," Daily Nexus, Jan. 22), Adam Wenger complained that the UC grading system is unfair and confusing.

February 2, 2007

Comments Made at MCC Film Are Misconstrued by Letter

By Aharon Morris

In Elana Wenocur's letter to the editor ("Comparison Made at MCC Screening is Over The Top", Daily Nexus, Jan. 29), she incorrectly cited the discussion which followed the screening of "Channels of Rage." As the speaker,...

February 2, 2007

Protesters Miss the Point of Fair With Their Demonstration

By Jonathan Clotworthy

From the developments in recent weeks, it has appeared to me that the people who usually claim they encourage a diversity of ideas and fight to protect the freedom to express their beliefs have been the first ones to sho...