Opinion

October 8, 2004

Wacky Columnist’s Jokes Degrade Political Process

By Patrick Hunt

As a passive observer during these times of virulent electoral conflagration, I feel too little is being said about the nature of the political contests of our time.

October 8, 2004

You Can’t Sell Hot Dogs To Fans Who Aren’t There

By Alexandra Hanson

There is a lack of student attendance and support for UCSB athletics. As my co-worker pointed out, we could count the people in the stands of Harder Stadium with our fingers.

October 8, 2004

Would You Please Avoid Becoming a Bike Path Bozo

By Patrick Brogan

When I went to community college I never had the luxury of being able to ride my bike to school. Then I came to UCSB and things changed. I had heard about the wonderful bike paths in the past but never realized just how ...

October 7, 2004

A Macroscopic Success

By system

There are still many unanswered questions in this universe: If you were a quark, what color would you be? Would I become a genius if I ate the brains of a Nobel Prize-winning physicist? How does it feel to win the Nobel ...

October 7, 2004

The Artful Dodger: Later on ‘Late Night’…

By Drew Mackie

Late-night yackbox and "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno officially announced on Monday, Sept. 26 that he would end of his reign of blandness in early 2009, stepping aside and allowing Conan O'Brien to assume hosting duties.

October 7, 2004

Greeks May Party Hearty, But What’s Wrong With It?

By Kaitlyn Gilmore

Editor's Note - We've received a number of letters in response to Tawni Wold's letter, "Friends are Free; Save Some Cash And Forget Sororities" (Oct. 5). The following letters are those responses, edited for space constr...

October 7, 2004

Sorry a Frat Guy Rejected You, But Greeks Are Great

By Marcile Vadell-Strickland

I am proud to say that I am part of the greek system, which has given me many fond memories and lifelong friends. If you are not a greek, I am sure you know someone who is and value that bond just as much as any you may ...

October 7, 2004

Giving Greeks’ Philanthropy Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

By Lauren Eardensohn

Ever heard of AXO billiards, Kappa Dash or Beta softball? These are philanthropy events held every year by greek houses. They use their money to help fund these events. They contribute to these events because they want t...

October 7, 2004

Delta Delta Delta Friends Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya

By Dana Coy

Many people mistakenly believe women such as myself, an active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, pay for friends. I pay for my rent, utilities, food and expenses anyone would pay to throw one of those designated part...

October 6, 2004

Too Much Information

By system

Presenting the latest installment of "When Sports Commentators Get Really Desperate"

October 6, 2004

Congratulations, Professor Gross

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The last three months have been a season of honors for Gross. In late June, the French Academy of Sciences awarded him the Grande Médaille d'Or, putting him in the company of Louis Pasteur, Pierre and Marie Curie,...

October 6, 2004

Press Their Buttons for a High Score

By Dave Franzese

Dear god, what a move. And believe me, kids, there was nobody in the arcade, and I mean nobody, who could sonic boom like I could. I'd charge through 30 kids at the arcade with my super move like they were Anna Nicole at...

October 5, 2004

Walking Chernobyl

By system

I met a lady who said her aura extended a whopping 3 feet from her body. This, she informed me, is quite abnormal; most auras are only a few inches.

October 5, 2004

Damn Skippy: Forget the Media; Kerry Knocks Bush Out

By Loren Willams

Did you see the reactions to the presidential debates? Right after the event, most media outlets considered the event a draw. That's nonsense.

October 5, 2004

UC Ruling Stops Peacemaking

By Adam Tartakovsky

In April 2002, the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) in Israel was suspended because of a State Dept. travel warning. Many students were forced to return home and do independent study work (since it was in the middle of ...

October 5, 2004

This Sober Dancing Pimp Just Wants to Have Fun

By Joe Heyming

I'm a nice guy. Well, at least I think I am a nice guy. My public record may tell you otherwise: two minor-in-possession tickets, one freshman year and another the following year. I learned two lessons from those ticket...