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Sloth of Students Is To Blame for Huge Fee Hikes

November 1, 2006 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.
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Associated Students Turns Students Into Piggy Banks

November 1, 2006 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.
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Governor

November 1, 2006 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 hi...
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Sheriff

November 1, 2006 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 tha...
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State Assembly

November 1, 2006 by Staff

The choice between Pedro Nava and Cristina Carre
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House of Representatives

November 1, 2006 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...
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United States Senate

November 1, 2006 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 candida...
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Prop. 1b

November 1, 2006 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 t...
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Prop 1c

November 1, 2006 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 bu...
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Prop 1d

November 1, 2006 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 o...
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Prop 1e

November 1, 2006 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...
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Measure D.

November 1, 2006 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 mea...
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Prop 83

November 1, 2006 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 ...
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Prop 84

November 1, 2006 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 ...
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Prop 85

November 1, 2006 by Staff

This proposition puts unnecessary pressure on young pregnant girls and could lead these individuals to seek illegal abortions. While it would be nice if all parents could be involved in their children...
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