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January 22, 2007 by


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Courtney Stevens’ Column is Offensive, Omits Race Issues

January 22, 2007 by

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

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

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

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

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

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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January 19, 2007 by


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Wikiasari Plans to Pass Up Google

January 18, 2007 by

In an attempt to represent a voice in today's young adult constituency, I would like to express my thoughts on the future of Wikiasari and, furthermore, on the innovation of Internet search engines.
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More Womyn

January 18, 2007 by

Third part in a series focusing on women’s issues: The wage gap. Women supposedly make 72 cents per dollar that a man makes. The problem with this statistic, supposedly, is that it doesn’t...
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Privacy Still Prevails for Pregnant Women

January 18, 2007 by

January 22, 2007, marks the 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and on behalf of VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood, I would like to draw the community's attention to the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision...
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Turn Your Shame Into Stride of Pride

January 17, 2007 by

"Shaaaaackerrr! Shacker, shacker, shacker, SHACKER!" Aside from launching water balloons - at willing participants, of course, thank you for that suggestion/threat I.V. Foot Patrol - the best part abo...
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Ptsh, Womyn Part II

January 17, 2007 by

Today's lecture on women's issues, brought to you via the Weathermate's nagging, concerns equal slang for equal work
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Drinker’s Digest: Drinker’s Unite, Put Off Thy Natty Light

January 17, 2007 by

After the first week of the quarter has finally come to an end, some of you may already be sick of drinking the typical cheap alcoholic beverages that can be found all over Isla Vista.
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Passing Gas: UCSB Athletics Needs Overweight Players

January 17, 2007 by

Without a football team our school spirit is crippled. Instead of raucous tailgates, we have Freebirds. Instead of a stadium seething with pride, we have a street -Del Playa Drive - seeping with grime...
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