Opinion

November 9, 2005

Southern Swigs Comfort Your Spirits

By Sean Swaby

So, I was in this theory class over the summer. In one of the articles we read, this gray-bearded congressman quips something along the lines of, "I don't really know what it is, but I know it's bad." Of course, this 'ba...

November 9, 2005

Dining Commons Blatantly Maximizes Its Bland Utilities

By Colin Marshall

As you may have noticed during Parents' Weekend, the folks tend to be impressed with odd aspects of our school. Particularly noticeable are their expressions upon entering one of UC Santa Barbara's finer dining halls; it...

November 9, 2005

New Budget Reform Cuts Federal Aid, Heightens Student Fees

By Lois Capps

Congress is poised to consider a budget bill that will brutally cut federal safety-net programs for people who need and deserve assistance. The bill would cut food stamps, child support, foster care and health care for ...

November 8, 2005

Pump Up the Turnout

By Chris Trenchard

Being the opinion editor here at the Daily Nexus, I'm reminded every day that people actually do care. Sometimes I'm confounded by what people care about (say, the red curb in front of their house, the demise of reality ...

November 8, 2005

And it Rocked Me

By system

Who was the first person to say "rock the vote"? I think it was Clinton. I think the pilgrims had it better with "stone the vote" though.

November 8, 2005

Terrorist Casualties Aren’t Just Statistics

By Lori Nigam

I did not participate in the Halloween festivities this year. Instead, I flew home to be with my family, to grieve the death of my uncle. The youngest of nine siblings who should have been the last to go, ended up being ...

November 7, 2005

The Weatherhumanities

By system

The weatherhuman always loves it when the weatherparents come down to pay him a visit and cash for not dropping out of weatherschool. The 'human really takes well to bribery, not to mention flattery and tomfoolery.

November 7, 2005

Proposition 73: Abortion for Minors

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Aside from bringing to mind the classic "slippery slope" argument, Prop 73 seems to miss the point when it freezes the right of a minor to have an abortion until 48 hours after the parents have been notified.

November 7, 2005

Proposition 74: Teacher Employment

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

It's no secret that California's public school system is in shambles. Proposition 74 aims to fix that system with good intent, but ultimately misses the underlying problems that have plagued the state for years.

November 7, 2005

Proposition 75: Union Dues

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

We might be tempted to agree with the proponents of Proposition 75 when they say union leaders should have to get the consent of members before putting money toward political campaigns, were it not for the huge obstacle ...

November 7, 2005

Proposition 76: State Spending Restrictions

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

We don't normally laugh at propositions here at the Nexus, but we couldn't help ourselves on this one. Prop 76 would supposedly reduce California's budget deficit by subjecting school funding to annual budget decisions a...

November 7, 2005

Proposition 77: Redistricting

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

In theory, Proposition 77 is a step in the right direction. Gerrymandering is a serious problem that needs to be fixed if we want a legitimate, truly representative democracy, but employing three old, likely out-of-touch...

November 7, 2005

Proposition 78: Prescription Drug Discounts

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Proposition 78 is OK, but it's no Prop 79. This is why we are opposing Prop 78: It's either one or the other, and quite frankly, we would rather vote for a proposition that could actually get some results.

November 7, 2005

Proposition 79: Prescription Drug

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Other than major shareholders in pharmaceutical companies, there are few people who could reasonably vote for Proposition 78 over Prop 79. Prop 79 would benefit up to 10 million Californians, extending prescription drug ...

November 7, 2005

Proposition 80: Electricity Providers

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

As you might recall from your basic economics classes, having more options is always better than having fewer options. Having greater freedom of choice means more competition and lower prices - an idea that was embraced ...

November 4, 2005

Tastes Like Good

By system

To be a good weatherhuman, you also have to have good weathertaste. Here's some stuff you should be listening to because I listen to it