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Our Future Should Rely On Science, Rather Than Faith

January 20, 2005 by Troy Baker

Today we live in a global society with many religions that are mutually exclusive. The true danger of religion is that it sets a precedent for making decisions on an irrational basis.
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Forget the Pillow Talk

January 19, 2005 by Dave Franzese

Another week is halfway behind us, and, if you drink on Thursdays the way I do, the weekend is just a few hours away! But before we wander out-of-doors, ready to pounce on those weekend plans -- whome...
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Junior High Prom Heats Up

January 19, 2005 by Staff

Management consultant William Fried recently told a bunch of Bay Area eighth graders that they could make up to $250,000 per year as an exotic dancer (depending on their bust size, that is).
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The Truth Behind the IVRPD Lawsuit

January 19, 2005 by Katrina Oberhauser

The IVRPD was clearly trying to follow the letter of the Brown Act -- the law that requires public access to meeting and requires elected officials to let the public speak. They just happened -- under...
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It’s Time for a New, Better A.S. Administration to Set Up

January 19, 2005 by Torrin Brooks

Since I started attending UCSB back in 2002, Associated Students has not been the organization it claims it to be. The problems are due partially to a lack of funding, but most importantly to poor lea...
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Staff Editorial Misses the Point With Parental Blame

January 19, 2005 by Debra Guckenheimer

Blaming parents for the victimization of their children merely skirts the systemic nature of the problem. Instead, let's begin a real conversation about childhood sexual abuse. Let's stop blaming the ...
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Left Lane Driver: Fox and Its Growing Evil Empire

January 18, 2005 by Neil Visalvanich

It was on a sunny day last February when an elderly couple walked up the steps of San Francisco City Hall to have their relationship officially recognized by the State of California. They would've bee...
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La Cumbre

January 18, 2005 by Staff

Everyone and their mother
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Don’t Let Those Reefers Misguide You

January 18, 2005 by Nathaniel Page

Weed, doobie, hay: we've all heard the names kicked around by wasted marijuana addicts in the back alleys and dumps of America. Recently, this evil drug struck again, taking a life even from the Law a...
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Living Without Fear

January 14, 2005 by Rudy Guevarra

This letter is in response to the staff editorial concerning Victor Sciortino ("Staff Editorial: Cause for Concern," Daily Nexus, Jan. 11). I can't help but wonder why the Nexus is sticking up for the...
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No Warm Body in This Seat

January 14, 2005 by Staff

Well, I almost managed to make it through my college experience without having one of those evil professors who grades you on lecture attendance.
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Here’s to Bud, the Real King of Beers

January 14, 2005 by Sean Swaby

That's right, I grew up in Sacramento. Somewhere between playing slapnut and watching the Kings blow playoff games, we had to find ways to kill time during our adolescence.
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Dude, Herb Is Totally Chill

January 13, 2005 by Brendan Hamme

As an active member of the UCSB chapter of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), I couldn't help but note the reference by some members of A.S. to the joint-rolling contest a...
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Helpful Advice for You Fatties

January 13, 2005 by Staff

The government just updated its dietary guidelines. The groundbreaking new recommendations are to eat fewer calories and exercise more.
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Come Have a Good Time and Help Tsunami Victims

January 13, 2005 by Jenna Newburn Eric Cummings Mathis Riley John Lynham

Everyone needs to come out and support the Direct Action Tsunami Relief Fund, and I.V. Surfrider Foundation at tonight's screening of the surf film "Vinyl." The movie features awesome footage of UCSB'...
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