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Albright Is Not All Right With Student

November 17, 2006 by Peter Dayton

For a moderately slanted paper -- Democrats are moderate, not left -- I am not surprised that you didn't take the opportunity on Nov. 7 to criticize Madeline Albright.
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Think

November 17, 2006 by Staff

Beatles’ Music Benefited From Experience

November 16, 2006 by Jeff Gibson

While we may not come together on many issues, my mother and I see eye to eye on the important stuff. You know, like agreeing "The Thing" was Kurt Russell's best performance and that Alfred Hitchcock ...
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Spacing Out

November 16, 2006 by Staff

I'm having an existentialist crisis. Ever since I heard mention of the Apollo program, I've always wanted to be an astronaut.
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Signa Tackles Ticket Turmoils and UIPs

November 16, 2006 by Mark Signa

I would have to say most of us survived Halloween more or less intact. I
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Do Not Be a Turkey, Know Your Thanksgiving Fashion Styles

November 16, 2006 by Caroline Wolf

This Thanksgiving, some of you will be heading out of sunny California and into regions where the weather is less forgiving. If you're going somewhere warmer, I salute you and will be shivering with e...
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UCSB Campus Provides Obstacles to Disabled

November 16, 2006 by Jeane Adamson

Imagine being disabled at UCSB. If you arrive by bus there are no tactile markers to direct you to a sidewalk. If you go too far to the right there is a busy bicycle circle, veer too far left and you'...
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Let’s Talk About Sex, Dr. Drew Style

November 15, 2006 by Jenny Paradise

"Sex is not a drug." Dr. Drew's words resonated throughout the small conference room I shared with him and eleven other college columnists and journalists. I attended the Trojan Journalism Roundtable ...
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Drinker’s Digest: Play Beer Pong Like Laimbeer

November 15, 2006 by Ray Collins

Beer pong is a great American game that is played throughout dormitories, homes and bars all over the world. I believe that it is one of the greatest drinking games ever and, despite its simplicity, i...
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Celeb Talks Fail to Motivate Students

November 15, 2006 by Staff

He's a funny man, that's not the question. Funny, and his politics are right on.
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Group Calls For Action by University

November 15, 2006 by Staff

On October 31, the words "Fuck Niggers" were found on a San Nicolas Residence Hall stairwell - a hint of d
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It’s Just Like Licking an Ice Cream Cone

November 15, 2006 by Jenny Paradise

I have never had a man turn down oral sex. A friendly fellatio is usually well received when done correctly - and, let's be honest, even when it's not. Since midterms are winding down, everyone could ...
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Technology Bytes: Technology is Key to Res Halls

November 14, 2006 by Matt Suedkamp

Bring on the machines! Please, I am begging you, oh, ogre of mediocrity that is UCSB housing: Bring on the freaking machines! What machines are these, pray tell? They are the little sensors that shoul...
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Liberty Belle: Republicans’ Scandals Act as Party Buzzkills

November 14, 2006 by Courtney Stevens

The Democrats are the superior political party. I admit it. At the game of politics which, according to dictionary.com, means "taking advantage of a political situation or issue, exploiting a politica...
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