Opinion

February 9, 2005

Taming the Culturally Conscious

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

For years, university administrators and faculty have debated the implications of changes to our general education requirements, with questions of culture, ethnicity and sexuality - but mostly of political correctness - ...

February 9, 2005

Testing…

By Staff

Have you used that microwave in the UCen? haven

February 9, 2005

No Shame in Choking the Chicken

By Dave Franzese

I masturbate all the time. Constantly. Have you noticed how strange I look when I skate down DP in the morning? I'm masturbating.

February 9, 2005

Use Black History Month to Fight for Equality

By Tim Finney

When most people think of Black History Month, they usually think of names and events such as MLK, Malcolm X and the Million Man March. However, the history behind these names hits closer to home than many would think.

February 9, 2005

Evil Corporate Franchises Deserve Frivolout Lawsuits

By Eams Kolar

This is in response to Henry Sarria's column ("Frivolous Lawsuits Kill Old-Fashioned Playground Nostalgia," Daily Nexus, Feb. 7). While Mr. Sarria is correct for the most part, his partial defense of McDonalds is somewha...

February 9, 2005

Come Voice Your Opinion on the Fate of Claire’s Park

By Diane Conn

The UCSB campus is dotted with the cry "Save Claire's Park!" People who live and recreate in Isla Vista are clamoring for the acquisition of the bluff-top land that still remains undeveloped along the 6700 block of Del P...

February 8, 2005

The Artful Dodger: Hollywood on State Street

By Drew Mackie

I'd be breathing a sigh of relief if I were Leonardo DiCaprio. The dreamboat accepted the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Platinum Award on Jan. 30 for his performances in such films as "Titanic," "What's Eat...

February 8, 2005

Sex on the Brain

By Staff

I just read an article saying that scientists have invented a

February 8, 2005

I.V. Master Plan Shafts Quality of Life

By Dorothy Dent

Isla Vista residents bike, surf, party, go to parks and park their cars for days if they can find a place. But when their bikes and boards get stolen, their parks are threatened with major development and their cars are ...

February 7, 2005

Private Dancer: More Than Youthful Fancy

By Alec Mouhibian

Who's afraid of Ayn Rand? If you've heard of Ayn Rand, whose centennial birthday was Wednesday, it is probably because you've read her novels The Fountainhead or Atlas Shrugged.

February 7, 2005

Super Bowl ____

By Staff

It's a good thing I bet on the ________ this year. All you ________ fans must be feeling pretty silly right now. But next year it will be all about the ________.

February 7, 2005

Now the Previously Private Is Public

By Brooks Firestone

On Jan. 25, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously decided to discontinue negotiations on five Isla Vista blufftop lots. Real estate discussions are conducted in closed session because they involve con...

February 7, 2005

Frivolous Lawsuits Kill Old-Fashioned Playground Nostalgia

By Henry Sarria

There's a good reason why my wife Laurie and I are married: She's been a preschool teacher for 24 years and I've been a big kid all my life. The highlight of my day is when I get to go pick her up at work a bit early and...

February 7, 2005

Help Save the Last Bit of SoCal’s Unspoiled Coastline

By Lauren Winslow

As you all probably know, Ellwood Mesa was finally spared from being developed. But we can't celebrate for too long. There is a new battle to be won. Naples is a gorgeous area just a few miles north of Goleta that is in ...

February 7, 2005

Don’t Fret, Little Freshman – It’ll Be Your Turn Soon

By Emily Henderson

Gee, I'm sorry that you're having trouble signing up for classes, that must suck ("The Reader's Voice: Why Should Freshmen Get Punked for Senior Laziness?" Daily Nexus, Feb. 3). Oh wait, I was a freshman last year, and w...

February 4, 2005