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October 7, 2005 by

You are reading the 'human's first ever blog entry. It amazes me that people read the online edition of this second-rate newspaper, yet I know they do because generally, people are pathetic.
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Avoid the MIP on Allhallows Eve

October 7, 2005 by

Boo. Did I scare you? No? Good, because that's not the point. As Halloween approaches, you're going to be hearing a lot of things about Isla Vista, partying, the cops, cars being towed and a lot more....
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Corruption in Politics, Pessimistically Speaking

October 7, 2005 by

This is in response to Jake Thorn's article, "Corruption Is Booming, Setting Terrible Example" (Daily Nexus, Oct. 5). I'm not optimistic. This is only one of the many differences Jake Thorn and I have...
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A.S. Representative Argues Funds Rightfully Allocated

October 7, 2005 by

I am writing this in response to your editorial titled "Misappropriating Our Will" (Daily Nexus, Oct. 6). You state, falsely, that A.S. neglected to consult with other campuses about the implications ...
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Sexual Harassment Isn’t Something to Sneeze At

October 7, 2005 by

Dianne Jobson's article "Greek Groper Deserves Punch to the Groin" (Daily Nexus, Oct. 4, 2005) brought up an important issue. How many women out there reading this have had their ass grabbed while out...
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Misappropriating Our Will

October 6, 2005 by

UCSB's Associated Students believes it knows best. They believe they know what is best for you, your fellow students, and future students to come. After all, you did elect them. The members of A.S. Le...
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Under the Weather

October 6, 2005 by

Awkward doesn't even begin to explain the 'human's experience at the Rec Cen today. Confounded by the option of both a men's and women's shower, I took a look at my sexless figure, closed my eyes and ...
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Adventures on Bus Turn Confrontational

October 6, 2005 by

"Ya dim wit!" The image of that wrinkled old man uttering those exceptionally insightful words still pops into my imagination every once in a while. I'll see him hunched over on a bus, maybe even star...
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Exploring Sadomachinism

October 5, 2005 by

Late nights I can often be found at my computer, endlessly perusing websites of adult content in order to broaden not only my horizons, but some of yours as well. And while typing the word "sex" into ...
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The New Thursday

October 5, 2005 by

If Wednesday is the new Thursday, why don't we just rename Wednesday "Thursday Jr."?
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Just What We Need, Another Restaurant

October 5, 2005 by

Zoning law aficionados have no doubt been captivated by the recent troubles of The Spot, an upcoming "on-sale beer and wine eating place" (as the posted note described it, casting serious doubt on the...
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Budget Reconciliation Bill Will Gut Loan Funding

October 5, 2005 by

As students on college campuses across the country ease back into school to begin classes this fall, Congress will vote on one of the most detrimental pieces of federal legislation to face students in...
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Conservative Corruption Is Booming, Setting Terrible Example

October 5, 2005 by

I'm optimistic. Our leaders cannot get any more corrupt and evil. Surely they've hit rock bottom, which means there's nowhere to go but up for our conservative rulers. Oh, but it's so cute to see them...
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Delaying Retirement

October 4, 2005 by

If there were a Hall of Fame for Political Corruption, Tom Delay would be the House Majority Leader. The senator is putting up first ballot Hall of Fame numbers this year, wowing liberals and conserva...
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Simmer Down Now, Kids

October 4, 2005 by

Before allowing us to sign on the dotted line so that he might begin to take from us every dollar potentially earned this school year, the owner of the apartment building in which I now live solicited...
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