Opinion

November 2, 2004

No More Treats, Just More Tricks

By Kevin McFadden

Well, Halloween passed once again. All the good girls dressed up like sluts, and the slutty girls dressed up like, well, sluts. Halloween isn't just an excuse for girls to change into a costume for a night - or weekend.

November 2, 2004

Hold Your Tounge; Looks Can Be Dangeriously Deceiving

By Mollie Vandor

On Friday night, I was a slutty schoolgirl. Ahhh yes... Halloween descended on Isla Vista. Here's the thing, though - just because we were dressed provocatively does not mean that we were out prowling for penis.

November 2, 2004

I Bring My Umbrella Daily Bracing for the Weather

By Jameson Tyler Shaw

Lately the weather has been shitty, and I am not talking about the rain here people. Every day last year, I used to look forward to opening the paper and reading the Nexus' daily Weather.

November 2, 2004

Column Writer Apologizes to RHA for False Claims

By Patrick Callahan

I'd like to formally apologize to the Residence Hall Association for my incorrect statement in my article printed on Friday, ("It Ain't Easy Being Right," Daily Nexus, Oct. 29).

November 2, 2004

Thanks For Watching Our Backs, Local Authorities

By Laura Braganza

I would really like to take this time to thank the Isla Vista Foot Patrol, UC Police Dept., Community Service Organization and volunteers that helped make this Halloween a safe one for residents of Isla Vista.

November 1, 2004

Partied Like It’s 1999

By Staff

Can you believe we're supposed to put together a paper on Halloween night? Fuck that. Fortunately, we thought ahead and made this issue a week ago.

November 1, 2004

For U.S. President, the Nexus Strongly Endorses: Sen. John Kerry

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Here at the Nexus, we enjoy flip-flops - they're cheap, comfortable and damn, they're stylish. Our enjoyment of flip-flops extends into the political world as well. We guess that the label really depends on your party lo...

November 1, 2004

For 35th District State Assembly, the Nexus Endorses: Pedro Nava

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Pedro Nava brings an array of experience to the table that will help him succeed in the State Assembly. As a member of the California Coastal Commission since 1997, Nava has taken many strides in protecting the Santa Bar...

November 1, 2004

For 23rd District U.S. Congress, the Nexus Strongly Endorses: Lois Capps

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

With three terms in Congress under her belt, Lois Capps has the experience, values and determination to represent the 23rd District on the national level once again.

November 1, 2004

Local Measures

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Measure A Measure A links the salaries of Santa Barbara City Council members and the mayor, all of whom are normally underpaid, to the annual median income for Santa Barbara County. This establishes a fair salary for tho...

November 1, 2004

State Propositions

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Our local governments know best what our local issues and needs are. Therefore, their revenues need to be protected from outsiders so they can address local concerns. The Nexus endorses Proposition 1A. The public has the...

October 29, 2004

You’re Invited

By system

The authorities are doing everything in their power to keep out-of-towners away from our celebration this weekend. I'm not a big fan of excessive visitors, but I feel kind of bad for the poor souls who will drive all the...

October 29, 2004

It Ain’t Easy Being Right

By Patrick Callahan

In response to Justin Violini's column regarding the inactivity of conservatives around the UCSB campus ("Left-Wing Smackdown," Daily Nexus, Oct. 26), I must say I am very insulted.

October 29, 2004

Even Kinky Fetishes Need Consent

By Michelle Kuhn Rachel Austinson

Each Wednesday many of us on campus open the Daily Nexus to the opinion section, eager to read this week's Wednesday Hump. Last week we devoured the column, delighted with it right up until the very last sentence.

October 29, 2004

Non-Voters Don’t Have Right to Bitch and Complain

By Claire Goodman

Voter apathy sucks balls. OK, so people choose not to vote for whatever reasons, then complain about who wins. To those people I say, "Wait, what?" Seriously, what?!? In the 2000 presidential election, around 30 percent ...

October 29, 2004

Help Save Estero Park by Voting No on Measure D

By Kit Delmarsh

Thousands of small animals and plants, including trees, will be bulldozed and replaced by a huge complex of cement and asphalt if Measure D is passed by Isla Vista voters. Estero Park - the planned location for the 22,00...