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Does God Like Pizza?

January 21, 2005 by

According to a recent poll, only one-third of Americans believe in the theory of evolution. Upon learning this, I was a bit puzzled by how people can be so skeptical of scientific research.
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California Dreamin’, Liberal-Style

January 21, 2005 by

Political heresy, outright treason, an unconscionable act -- I, Courtney Weaver, vice president of the UCSB Campus Democrats, feminist, and intern for Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich, attended the seco...
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When a Piss Becomes Unintentional Sound Porn

January 21, 2005 by

Finally, after what seemed like years to my agonized bladder, the professor granted the class a seven-minute break. Sweet! Just what I needed! Perhaps my pressing bladder temporarily blinded me from r...
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Radicals Accomplish Nothing With Pointless Bush Protest

January 21, 2005 by

The right to protest is one that I hold dear. Protest exists to spur change. But what exactly were the students who took to the Arbor in anger hoping to accomplish? Were they expecting their actions t...
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Dining Commons Policy Leaves One Meal Hastily Unfinished

January 21, 2005 by

As a resident of Anacapa Residence Hall, I frequent both Ortega and DLG Dining Commons. Recently, while walking out of the DLG at closing time for Late Night, I was accosted at the door by an employee...
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And Four to Grow On

January 20, 2005 by

If this is your birthday, happy birthday! A parade will be held in your honor down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. this afternoon.
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Artful Dodger: Thanks For Tuition, Mom

January 20, 2005 by

I did not vote for George W. Bush. My parents did. Now keep that in mind, because it's the chief reason I'm not attending today's protest.
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So You Don

January 20, 2005 by

Due to the overwhelming amount of responses to Nathanial Page
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We Have a Better Chance Of Survival if We Work Together

January 20, 2005 by

If this is the most steadfast, politically active time in our lives, why do we bicker rather than build? Through the variations within and between political groups, there is a single operative concept...
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Our Future Should Rely On Science, Rather Than Faith

January 20, 2005 by

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

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

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

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

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

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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