Opinion

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

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

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

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...

October 29, 2004

Bush Re-election Could Cost Californians Millions

By Spencer Erickson

It is now safe to say that Iraq is a complete disaster. No weapons have been found or even proved to have existed by the administration. The only one who refuses to admit that he made a colossal error in judgment is Geor...

October 27, 2004

A.S. Needs Your Help

By system

Heyyyyyyy kids! Wouldn't you like to feel as if you had a say in student government? Now you can feel as if you do!

October 27, 2004

The End Is Nigh

By system

Two rare events

October 27, 2004

A Golden Halloween

By Dave Franzese

Here it is, kids - the spookiest time of year. The one weekend when you can wake up betwixt a Friendship Manor resident wearing their Depends and a confused, young man, and the worst thing that can happen is you being la...

October 27, 2004

Keep Out or Keep Us Out of Jail?

By system

For years, the police, the administration and county officials have targeted out-of-town visitors as the prime source of Isla Vista's annual Halloween crime sprees. But for them, a possibility looms that is scarier than ...

October 27, 2004

Damn Skippy: Ignorance Is Bliss – If You’re a Righty

By Loren Willams

I am not a huge fan of the United States' two-party electoral system. Having only two viable parties polarizes the country and creates awkward spoiler scenarios. I am convinced, though, that the worst part of our two-par...

October 27, 2004

Let the Endorsements Speak for Themselves – Vote Nava

By Pedro Nava

The election on Nov. 2 promises to be one of the most important in the history of our nation. Students at UCSB have a long history of civic action and rank at the top of the list of UCs in terms of voter registration and...

October 27, 2004

Indecisive Democrat Owes Us An Apology

By Allyn Parker

If I got one-tenth of a cent every time I heard someone say that President Bush lied about WMDs here on campus, I would rival Bill Gates in wealth. I'm sure everyone has heard this numerous times from the dominant powerh...

October 27, 2004

Republicans Should Step Up So Dems Can Debate Fairly

By Alyssa Bess

I agree that the conservatives around campus should speak up about what they think. I am a political science major myself, and I find it very disheartening that I have no one to debate politics with, as no one will oppos...

October 27, 2004

Mr. Nava Can’t Help I.V.; His Hand Got Stuck in Mud

By Zack Kennan

I am writing this letter in regards to Pedro Nava's letter to the editor ("Let the Endorsements Speak for Themselves - Vote Nava," Daily Nexus, Oct. 27). First and foremost Mr. Nava, when I come to UCSB I see your oppone...