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January 23, 2007 by Staff

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January 22, 2007 by The Weatherhuman

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

January 22, 2007 by Staff

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

January 22, 2007 by TOM BOLTON

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

January 22, 2007 by Kelly Burns

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

January 22, 2007 by GEORGE HASKELL

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

January 22, 2007 by JASIM ALETRARI

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

January 22, 2007 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," Dail...
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January 22, 2007 by Staff

Courtney Stevens’ Column is Offensive, Omits Race Issues

January 22, 2007 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 ...
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Passing Gas: A.S. Legislations Are Applaudable Fascist Newspaper Should Be Eradicated

January 22, 2007 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.
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UC Grading System Is Unfair and Confusing

January 22, 2007 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 w...
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The Mark Side of UCSB: Activism Is for the True of Heart Phonies Harm Good Works of Others

January 19, 2007 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 organi...
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The Great Divide Between X and Y

January 19, 2007 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 w...
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Freedom Territory: America’s Drug War Ignores State Rights

January 19, 2007 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.
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