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February 7, 2007 by Staff

Minimum Wage Raise Not a Blessing

February 6, 2007 by Courtney Stevens

Praise for the new, higher minimum wage reveals a nonexistent understanding of the basic functioning of a free market economy in Congress and among voters. Instead, it shows the Democrats' commitment ...
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Super Fudge Up

February 6, 2007 by The Weatherhuman

Like the cliche says, having a correction is like peeing yourself: everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.
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Microsoft’s’ Vista Has Its Ups and Downs

February 6, 2007 by Matt Suedkamp

By now, I am sure that you have heard that Microsoft has released their newest operating system, Vista. Many, including myself, were wondering if it would be worthwhile to upgrade to the latest and gr...
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Democrats Propose Future Plan for Iraq

February 6, 2007 by David Sforza

I constantly hear people stating that the Democrats do not have a plan for Iraq. To say the Democrats have no plan is a lie the "liberal" media proudly boasts.
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Isla Vista Resident Satirizes Uloop.com Advertisement

February 6, 2007 by Tom Smith

Please do something about the Uloop.com ad with the homeless guy staring out, or give me equal time by putting an obnoxious girl on it with my own little blurb. I've lived in I.V. for 30 years and rai...
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Democracy Is Not a Popularity Contest

February 6, 2007 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.
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February 6, 2007 by Staff

Politically Correct-ish

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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