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February 5, 2007 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 again...
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Military Policy on Queers Is in Danger

February 5, 2007 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.
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Avoid Evictions by Incorporating I.V.

February 5, 2007 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 ...
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Reminisce on Super Bowl Madness

February 5, 2007 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...
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Nexus Hump Is Right, Isla Vista Is Paradise

February 5, 2007 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: Abstinenc...
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Blame Youth Voters for Dismal Situation

February 5, 2007 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 fro...
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Think

February 5, 2007 by Staff

UCSB Community Embraces Sexuality

February 2, 2007 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.
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Time Well Spent

February 2, 2007 by The Weatherhuman

Valentine's Day is coming up, lads.
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Education Problems Require Discussion

February 2, 2007 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.
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Article Regarding Websites Leaves One Site Out of Loop

February 2, 2007 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 growin...
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Wenger’s Column About UC Grading System Flunks Out

February 2, 2007 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.
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Comments Made at MCC Film Are Misconstrued by Letter

February 2, 2007 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 Ra...
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Protesters Miss the Point of Fair With Their Demonstration

February 2, 2007 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 t...
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Critics of Iraq War Are Not to Blame for Poor Strategy

February 2, 2007 by Kevin Lin

Courtney Stevens ("Liberty Belle: Democrats Fail to Create Iraq Strategy," Daily Nexus, Jan. 31) once again attempts to shift the responsibility for a failed war to critics of the war instead of berat...
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