Opinion

April 14, 2005

Stamp Out Oppression

By system

Stamp-wielding bastards. The only A.S. candidate who gets free propaganda in the Nexus is me. And even I don't get it on the front page.

April 14, 2005

Chaz Is in Tough With Her Constituents

By Chaz Whatley

Why am I running for president? I'm running because I want to improve Associated Students. I will continue to improve the budget situation so that A.S. can function to its full potential.

April 14, 2005

Other UC Head Honchos Promote Bill’s Run at Presidency

By Allende Palma-Saracho, Jessica Pierce and Jennifer Pae

As the elections for student government are rapidly approaching and campaigns are reaching a climax, we, the presidents of different UC campuses, wanted to give our two cents on the upcoming presidential candidates. Bill...

April 14, 2005

Forgotten Among the Christmas-Colored Shirts Are RHA Elections

By Maria Harutyunyan

In the midst of all the fliers and red and green shirts seen at the Arbor these past few weeks, it is really easy to forget that the A.S. elections are not the only ones taking place this quarter.

April 13, 2005

You Can Do It Anywhere

By Dave Franzese

What does it take to get away from these student government crack-smokers? Somehow, despite wearing an outfit that consisted of sunglasses, beanie, iPod, lit cigarette and swiftly moving skateboard, I look approachable t...

April 13, 2005

Et Tu, Nexus?

By system

What the hell, Nexus? For the zillionth year in a row, the paper has failed to endorse the Weatherhuman for A.S. president. My own paper!

April 13, 2005

Help Fight Isla Vista’s Sinister Parking Plan

By Jared Renfro

Santa Barbara County wants your money now. Did you think the misbegotten Isla Vista parking permit plan has been forgotten by county bureaucrats? By limiting nonresidents' access to Isla Vista parking, the plan reduces b...

April 13, 2005

Why Must You Darken Santa Barbara’s Friendly Skies?

By Lauren W. Eardensohn

One word for the creators of thedarksideofucsb.com: hypocrites. This last Saturday, during Spring Insight, there was a plane circling around the UCSB campus and Isla Vista for three to four hours. Attached to it was the ...

April 13, 2005

Incompetent Parkers Prevent Commuters From Ideal Spots

By Ramces Jimenez

I am sure everyone has had this feeling: You are driving home late from the library or your girlfriend's or boyfriend's place. You are looking to fall comfortably onto your bed and knock out.

April 12, 2005

SURRENDER DOROTHY

By system

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April 12, 2005

A.S. Election Endorsements: A.S. President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

And then there were... none. The Nexus editorial board did not reach a consensus on its endorsement for A.S. president. Though Bill Shiebler brings his valuable experience as A.S. Finance Board chair and a good deal of c...

April 12, 2005

A.S. Election Endorsements: Internal Vice President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Adam Graff once wrote an opinion column claiming the "honeymoon" between him and the Nexus was over. Oh Adam, we never stopped loving you. You're even cuter when you're mad. Passionate, articulate and with a knowledge of...

April 12, 2005

A.S. Election Endorsements: External Vice President, Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

From living in a Del Playa Drive apartment condemned for eviction to serving as a voting director on the Isla Vista Park and Recreation District, Kelly Burns is intimately involved in local affairs.

April 12, 2005

A.S. Election Endorsements: External Vice President, Statewide Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Last year, Felicia Cruz told us she would take the train up to Sacramento, Calif. to save on A.S. travel expenses while representing UCSB students in statewide affairs. True to her word - and the Nexus editors are sucker...

April 12, 2005

A.S. Fee Initiatives

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

In theory, the A.S. Student Lobby initiative is a great idea. You know, giving students a voice and all that jazz. In reality, however, the group does not have enough power to make a significant difference on the state l...

April 12, 2005

A.S. Reaffirmations

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

–The hardships that come with the decision to raise a child should never deter one from pursuing higher education. With the costs of child care on the rise, every cent helps in ensuring those with families have the...