Opinion

January 14, 2005

Here’s to Bud, the Real King of Beers

By Sean Swaby

That's right, I grew up in Sacramento. Somewhere between playing slapnut and watching the Kings blow playoff games, we had to find ways to kill time during our adolescence.

January 13, 2005

Dude, Herb Is Totally Chill

By Brendan Hamme

As an active member of the UCSB chapter of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), I couldn't help but note the reference by some members of A.S. to the joint-rolling contest as "morally questiona...

January 13, 2005

Helpful Advice for You Fatties

By Staff

The government just updated its dietary guidelines. The groundbreaking new recommendations are to eat fewer calories and exercise more.

January 13, 2005

Come Have a Good Time and Help Tsunami Victims

By Jenna Newburn Eric Cummings Mathis Riley John Lynham

Everyone needs to come out and support the Direct Action Tsunami Relief Fund, and I.V. Surfrider Foundation at tonight's screening of the surf film "Vinyl." The movie features awesome footage of UCSB's best surfers on th...

January 13, 2005

Right of Free Speech Applies To Everyone, Professors Too

By Keir Dubois

If Katie Fry feels so ill at ease by her professor's anti-Bush comments ("Reader's Voice: Leave Your Political Agenda Behind, We Pay You To Teach," Daily Nexus, Jan. 11), she's really got some growing up to do.

January 12, 2005

Hitting Just the Right Spot

By Dave Franzese

Wilt Chamberlain once admitted to allegedly having participated in all sorts of righteous and nasty coitus with over 20,000 totally hot chicks. What must that do to a man's ego?

January 12, 2005

Books Open, Bottoms Up

By Staff

The weatherhuman has gone mad. The cause for this madness; the decision to take a full load of 21 units. Although some may call it the end of any sort of social life, not so for this wily androgenous being.

January 12, 2005

The Artful Dodger: Reducing Rain-Induced Road Rage

By Drew Mackie

The recent downpours have reminded me that Californians have a tendency to drive like assholes during rain. It's bizarre, really. Toss a small amount of water onto the road and far too many Californians will revert to th...

January 12, 2005

Don’t Put Faith in Capitalism Without Seeing Its Flaws

By Ash Roughani

Fundamentalists scare me. Not because I believe what they have to say, but because they believe what they have to say.

January 12, 2005

Defending His Throne: The A.S. President Decides to Speak Out

By Cervin Morris

I have sat back for many weeks and read numerous front-page articles and opinion columns concerning myself, and the alleged incident that occurred on Nov. 12, 2004. Although I am unable to comment on my legal situation, ...

January 11, 2005

Brunch in Buchanan

By Staff

Lately people have been leaving little surprises for me under the seat in lecture: uncapped soda bottles, half-empty cups of coffee, etc.

January 11, 2005

Cause for Concern

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Convicted sex offender Victor Sciortino's placement in UCSB's Family Student Housing has drawn more than a few raised eyebrows from those around him. Living in a complex full of children, several parents have vocalized t...

January 11, 2005

Bedhead Diaries: The Forgotten Art of Slumber Parties

By Meghan Palma

On any given weekend, Isla Vista is dotted with some of the best themed parties I've ever encountered. From glitzy cocktail soirees to grungy rock star bashes, UCSB tops the list when it comes to going all out - because ...

January 11, 2005

Curvy President Reaffirms UCSB’s Bad Rep

By Shanna Maschmeier

I am writing as a concerned student, a graduating senior and an active participant within Associated Students. I am concerned with the direction the A.S. executive officers are headed and more specifically, President Cer...

January 11, 2005

Leave Your Political Agenda Behind, We Pay You To Teach

By Katie Fry

As I have just finished the first week of 10 of the Winter Quarter of 2005, I find myself, yet again, questioning the intentions of some of my professors teaching at UCSB.

January 11, 2005

Convicted Offender Doesn’t Deserve a Second Chance

By Jacqueline Whalen

I wholeheartedly echo Stuart Levenbach's letter that Victor Sciortino must leave West Campus family housing ("The Reader's Voice: Child Molester Needs to Leave UCSB Student Housing," Daily Nexus, Jan. 10).