Opinion

January 22, 2007

Former Nexus EIC Explains Inception of ’78 Lock-in Fee

By TOM BOLTON

Members of the Associated Students Legislative Council would do well to read their own constitution and its amendments before taking the patently illegal step of trying to freeze student funds earmarked for the Daily Nex...

January 22, 2007

Community Should Address Escalating Struggle in Iraq

By Kelly Burns

This war on Iraq is defining our generation. Our generation consists of soldiers, people that will have to deal with the many effects of this war and students who are letting it happen.

January 22, 2007

A.S. Should Concern Itself With Average Student Needs

By GEORGE HASKELL

For the past four years I have seen Associated Students do a lot with our money. The lofty idealism of those with enough spare time and money to legislate has been consistently ridiculous.

January 22, 2007

Leg Council Attack Against Nexus, Stevens Is Uncouth

By JASIM ALETRARI

While I do not agree with the majority of content the Daily Nexus publishes, it is still an accurate representation of the sentiment of the student body. Any attempt to stifle this sentiment is disingenuous to the purpos...

January 22, 2007

Marijuana Reforms Can Bring Benefits and Revenue to State

By DANIEL KOMINS

I have never written a letter to the Daily Nexus, but I finally have the motivation after reading Antony Mascovich's letter to the editor ("Hypocritical A.S. Reps Use Student Body as Piggy Bank," Daily Nexus, Jan. 16).

January 22, 2007

Think

By Staff

January 22, 2007

Courtney Stevens’ Column is Offensive, Omits Race Issues

By JOANNA THOMAS

I do not appreciate the assumptions made in Courtney Stevens' column, ("Liberty Belle: Higher Education Fails to Pass Test," Daily Nexus, Jan. 16). Stevens, due to your lack of any true understanding regarding the extens...

January 22, 2007

Passing Gas: A.S. Legislations Are Applaudable Fascist Newspaper Should Be Eradicated

By Zach Phillips

Of all the brilliant decisions Associated Students has made this academic year, the resolution passed last week to restrict the assets of the Daily Nexus is the most extraordinary.

January 22, 2007

UC Grading System Is Unfair and Confusing

By Adam Wenger

The UC grading system is as messed up as Maria Shriver's face. The current system, which was implemented decades ago, makes it incredibly easy for a student to have his GPA ruined by a C-, as anyone who has gotten this m...

January 19, 2007

The Mark Side of UCSB: Activism Is for the True of Heart Phonies Harm Good Works of Others

By Mark Batalla

UCSB is one of the most politically active campuses in the state. However, I see some of the activists we have on campus and can't help but suspect them of having ulterior motives. The specific organization is irrelevant...

January 19, 2007

Freedom Territory: America’s Drug War Ignores State Rights

By Eric Hedlund

In a democracy, the individual must gain rights through solidarity and steadfastness. In every movement, there are setbacks and obstacles. On Wednesday night, Los Angeles got its stash stolen.

January 19, 2007

Think

By Staff

January 18, 2007

Wikiasari Plans to Pass Up Google

By Robert Handley

In an attempt to represent a voice in today's young adult constituency, I would like to express my thoughts on the future of Wikiasari and, furthermore, on the innovation of Internet search engines.