Opinion

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 Great Divide Between X and Y

By The Weatherhuman

Who can discuss women's issues without covering weight? Women endlessly search for the easy solution to that last (or first) 15 pounds and spend about 2/3 of the day wondering how looking like a pig will ever attract a 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

More Womyn

By The Weatherhuman

Third part in a series focusing on women’s issues: The wage gap. Women supposedly make 72 cents per dollar that a man makes. The problem with this statistic, supposedly, is that it doesn’t take age, experienc...

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.

January 18, 2007

Privacy Still Prevails for Pregnant Women

By Fran Linkin

January 22, 2007, marks the 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and on behalf of VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood, I would like to draw the community's attention to the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that awarded women ...

January 17, 2007

Ptsh, Womyn Part II

By The Weatherhuman

Today's lecture on women's issues, brought to you via the Weathermate's nagging, concerns equal slang for equal work

January 17, 2007

Turn Your Shame Into Stride of Pride

By Jenny Paradise

"Shaaaaackerrr! Shacker, shacker, shacker, SHACKER!" Aside from launching water balloons - at willing participants, of course, thank you for that suggestion/threat I.V. Foot Patrol - the best part about having a balcony ...

January 17, 2007

Drinker’s Digest: Drinker’s Unite, Put Off Thy Natty Light

By Ray Collins

After the first week of the quarter has finally come to an end, some of you may already be sick of drinking the typical cheap alcoholic beverages that can be found all over Isla Vista.

January 17, 2007

Passing Gas: UCSB Athletics Needs Overweight Players

By Zach Phillips

Without a football team our school spirit is crippled. Instead of raucous tailgates, we have Freebirds. Instead of a stadium seething with pride, we have a street -Del Playa Drive - seeping with grime and garbage.