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Innovative Macs Give Old PCs a Run for Their Money

Emo kids are people too. This is a response to the article written by Matt Suedkamp ("A Little Bit of Technology Savvy Goes a Long Way," Daily Nexus, Jan. 16). I only have 300 words so I will get str...
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Let Council Decisions Are Infuriating, Disrespectful

I'm writing to congratulate the Associated Students Legislative Council on its accomplishments for the term. In my entire college career, I have never seen a council do so little with so much money.
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It's been several weeks since Christmas but the 'human still can't get over the injustice done to Joseph, Jesus' adopted father. I mean, he got cockled by a fuckin' ghost.
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Nexus Upholds Free Speech

At last week's Associated Students Legislative Council meeting, the student government voted to freeze the Daily Nexus' student approved lock-in fee because the newspaper refused to withdraw advertise...
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Former Nexus EIC Explains Inception of ’78 Lock-in Fee

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 earmark...
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Community Should Address Escalating Struggle in Iraq

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.
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A.S. Should Concern Itself With Average Student Needs

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.
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Leg Council Attack Against Nexus, Stevens Is Uncouth

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 dising...
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Marijuana Reforms Can Bring Benefits and Revenue to State

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," Dail...
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Courtney Stevens’ Column is Offensive, Omits Race Issues

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

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.
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UC Grading System Is Unfair and Confusing

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

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 organi...
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