Opinion

November 1, 2006

Redefining What Counts as Sex

By Jenny Paradise

"Perhaps play a little game called 'just the tip.' Just for a second, just to see how it feels." I snorted with laughter, spewing Sprite and throwing popcorn all over my equally enthusiastic girlfriends. The scapegoat th...

November 1, 2006

Student’s Initiative Should Be a Permanent Fixture

By Staff

I am writing this letter to the editor to show my support for the Students' Initiative, which recently passed, fair and square.

November 1, 2006

Sloth of Students Is To Blame for Huge Fee Hikes

By Staff

As an alum, I found it mildly entertaining when the friends I have who still go to UCSB told me that A.S. was trying to pass a $100 fee hike per quarter.

November 1, 2006

Associated Students Turns Students Into Piggy Banks

By Staff

It's no secret that being a student isn't cheap. Ever since I came to college, I've been living on the edge of my bank account, thanks to some premium prices.

November 1, 2006

Governor

By Staff

In the face of great scrutiny after the Gray Davis recall election fallout, Arnold Schwarzenegger has proven that he is serious about California politics. His detractors have continually questioned his commitment to educ...

November 1, 2006

Sheriff

By Staff

While neither candidate proved they knew very much at all about Isla Vista or its law enforcement problems, the Daily Nexus feels Bill Brown is the best choice for Santa Barbara County. It is true that Bill Brown is a Sa...

November 1, 2006

State Assembly

By Staff

The choice between Pedro Nava and Cristina Carre

November 1, 2006

House of Representatives

By Staff

The Daily Nexus is still baffled by the time Lois Capps supported an amendment to ban flag burning, but we still overwhelmingly support this wonderful woman who has showed incredible dedication to the environment, health...

November 1, 2006

United States Senate

By Staff

While his website tells us that “Dick Mountjoy is a no-nonsense conservative Republican who believes in God, Country and Family in that order,” we at the Daily Nexus feel that this candidate cannot possibly c...

November 1, 2006

Prop. 1b

By Staff

This proposition requires that revenue from a tax on motor vehicle fuel be only used for transportation project. Though roads need improvement, they are not California’s biggest priorities. In times of emergency, i...

November 1, 2006

Prop 1c

By Staff

While this proposition makes an attempt to provide a solution for low-income families, disabled people and military veterans, it fails to address true economic issues that face these groups. Houses built for these people...

November 1, 2006

Prop 1d

By Staff

California’s public K-12 system is currently ranked near the bottom in the United States and it needs all the money it can get. Too many classrooms are overcrowded and teachers are taking care of more students than...

November 1, 2006

Prop 1e

By Staff

The state is overdue for a large-scale natural disaster. This proposition would fix levies that are not properly equipped for handling earthquakes and floods. It also protects California’s vital supply of drinking ...

November 1, 2006

Measure D.

By Staff

With the loss of UCSB student Kendra Payne last winter, and two bicycle accidents involving two elementary school students this past fall, it is evident that Santa Barbara must fix its roads. This measure also provides a...

November 1, 2006

Prop 83

By Staff

Placing GPS devices on felony sex offenders will cost the state millions. It is also a completely ineffective way of reducing sexual assault. Additionally, this may have a slippery slope effect as it sets a bad precedent...

November 1, 2006

Prop 84

By Staff

Proposition 84 provides flood control and protects California’s drinking water as well as its parks and forests. As water becomes scarce in California, it is important to prevent a future water war in which regions...