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Master Debaters

If you didn’t watch the gubernatorial debate on Saturday, you probably have a life. That said, the quote of the evening goes to Arnie: “I can tell by the joy I see in your eyes that you lo...
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Beware of the Fluff: There Is No Quitting the Facebook Drug

I checked my Facebook 58 times today. No, not literally. I'm obviously being sarcastic and saying such a large number for effect, you moron, but you get it.
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ÀQué Onda Guero?: Americans Are Losing Touch

In response to Courtney Stevens' editorial ("Liberty Belle: UCLA Concocts Unfair Process of Admissions," Daily Nexus, Oct. 3), I'd be remiss not to point out how her use of political rhetoric overshad...
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Columnist Fails to See Benefit of UCLA Admissions

In response to Courtney Stevens' editorial ("Liberty Belle: UCLA Concocts Unfair Process of Admissions," Daily Nexus, Oct. 3), I'd be remiss not to point out how her use of political rhetoric overshad...
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National Champions Drown SB in Opener

The #9 UCSB men's water polo team came up short against its first conference opponent this weekend, losing to #1 USC on Friday.
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Freedom Territory: Plant Your Flag in My Capitol Hill, Sir

It's mud-wrestling season on Capitol Hill, and it seems everybody wants to strip down and wrestle virile young men a fraction of their age in a deep puddle of thick gooey sex-mud. Of course, I'm refer...
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The Mark Side of UCSB: A Bruised Ego Is Better Than a Bruised Knuckle

Ever find a person on campus or in I.V. who deserved a good, old punch to the face? I know I've met my fair share.
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He Said, She Said: Boundaries Are Limitless With Male Manipulators

Hey girl, you feelin' alright? You look like you could use a nice back massage. Here, allow me. You like that? Yeah, hehe, awesome. Um, I mean, so what seems to be the problem?
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He Said, She Said: Getting What You Want Is One Mini Skirt Away

Girls are manipulative bitches. We get what we want, where we want it, when we want it. Guys, just think about how many drinks you've bought that cute girl eyeing you across the room.
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Pack Some Spontaneity

"Oh yes, honey, missionary again, well okay, harder..." PTHHPPTH. Before you know it, you're lying in bed not-so-blissfully ignorant of the sex you could be having, but lacking the knowledge or sex to...
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Back in Black

The Weatherhuman is immensely confused by the black and gray front page. What happened to all the pretty colors?
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911 Gives the 411 on Campus & I.V. Police

It has begun! As the tolling of the tower bells signals a new year, I want to be the 1,257th person to say, "Welcome back!" Since this is the first "Question Authority" article of the year, I should b...
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UCSB Athletic Director Shows His True Colors

The great communicator that he is, our amazing Director of Athletics Dr. Gary Cunningham once again proved where his heart really is.
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Minimal Coverage Fails to Capture Student Action

Editor, Daily Nexus The Nexus missed out on a fantastic opportunity to inform returning and, particularly shamefully, new UCSB students about something important going on in their community. I’m...
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