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Reform Should Lift Restrictions on Study in Israel

April 15, 2005 by

Since the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) in Israel was suspended in 2002, student attempts to study in Israel have been frustrated. But hopefully, this will soon be over.
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Shame on Nexus Ignorance

April 15, 2005 by

The Nexus' decision to not endorse the A.S. Women's Commission reaffirmation reflects its lack of knowledge of the Women's Commission's work. This is why we feel it's important to let the Nexus know w...
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Give UCSB Parents a Chance at Education

April 15, 2005 by

Many UCSB students who have children can only go to school because their children are cared for at the center, which serves children ages 3 months to 5 years from approximately 150 families.
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Come Out and Support the UCSB Dance Team, I.V. Teens

April 15, 2005 by

The UCSB Dance Team is coordinating a fundraiser called the "Student Benefit Concert" to take place Saturday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in Campbell Hall. This event benefits both the UCSB Dance Team and the...
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Don’t Stamp on Us

April 14, 2005 by

Free speech isn't free. In our case, each additional copy costs $1. The Nexus has never taken censorship sitting down and never will. Someone fucked up big time.
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Stamp Out Oppression

April 14, 2005 by

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.
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Chaz Is in Tough With Her Constituents

April 14, 2005 by

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.
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Other UC Head Honchos Promote Bill’s Run at Presidency

April 14, 2005 by

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 president...
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Forgotten Among the Christmas-Colored Shirts Are RHA Elections

April 14, 2005 by

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.
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You Can Do It Anywhere

April 13, 2005 by

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...
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Et Tu, Nexus?

April 13, 2005 by

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!
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Help Fight Isla Vista’s Sinister Parking Plan

April 13, 2005 by

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...
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Why Must You Darken Santa Barbara’s Friendly Skies?

April 13, 2005 by

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. Att...
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Incompetent Parkers Prevent Commuters From Ideal Spots

April 13, 2005 by

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

April 12, 2005 by

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 ...
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