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How Can the Public Stand Behind Bush?

Republican rhetoric won't suffice when it comes to the things Americans value most. At least, Republican rhetoric shouldn't suffice, especially when the standard of living for Americans is threatening...
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Don’t Let the Foot Patrol Infringe Upon Your Rights

Have you ever seen an I.V. Foot Patrol officer arrest someone or been arrested yourself, but couldn't figure out why? Has an officer made an unprofessional or inappropriate comment to you? Has an of...
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Budweiser Overboard!

I was hoping my solution to your election-induced stomachache would be to write a self-serving, liquor-driven endorsement for myself as A.S. president, but apparently, I could lose my job for such beh...
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There’s the Beef

Some woman supposedly found part of a human finger in her bowl of Wendy's chili. Isn't it weird how people are always finding toes and chicken heads and razors and shit in fast food?
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Show I.V. Lovin’ by Voting Green

I am running with Students' Party for external vice president of local affairs and am here to deconstruct the layers of campaign spectacles, convince you to care about student government and tell you ...
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SAC Is More Than Just an Acronym — It’s Progress At Its Best

The three letters of SAC stand for more than just Student Action Coalition. Those three words are much deeper than they appear and are greatly needed in our student government next year.
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Reform Should Lift Restrictions on Study in Israel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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