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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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Right of Free Speech Applies To Everyone, Professors Too

January 13, 2005 by Keir Dubois

If Katie Fry feels so ill at ease by her professor's anti-Bush comments ("Reader's Voice: Leave Your Political Agenda Behind, We Pay You To Teach," Daily Nexus, Jan. 11), she's really got some growing...
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Hitting Just the Right Spot

January 12, 2005 by Dave Franzese

Wilt Chamberlain once admitted to allegedly having participated in all sorts of righteous and nasty coitus with over 20,000 totally hot chicks. What must that do to a man's ego?
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Books Open, Bottoms Up

January 12, 2005 by Staff

The weatherhuman has gone mad. The cause for this madness; the decision to take a full load of 21 units. Although some may call it the end of any sort of social life, not so for this wily androgenous ...
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The Artful Dodger: Reducing Rain-Induced Road Rage

January 12, 2005 by Drew Mackie

The recent downpours have reminded me that Californians have a tendency to drive like assholes during rain. It's bizarre, really. Toss a small amount of water onto the road and far too many California...
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Don’t Put Faith in Capitalism Without Seeing Its Flaws

January 12, 2005 by Ash Roughani

Fundamentalists scare me. Not because I believe what they have to say, but because they believe what they have to say.
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Defending His Throne: The A.S. President Decides to Speak Out

January 12, 2005 by Cervin Morris

I have sat back for many weeks and read numerous front-page articles and opinion columns concerning myself, and the alleged incident that occurred on Nov. 12, 2004. Although I am unable to comment on ...
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Cause for Concern

January 11, 2005 by Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Convicted sex offender Victor Sciortino's placement in UCSB's Family Student Housing has drawn more than a few raised eyebrows from those around him. Living in a complex full of children, several pare...
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Brunch in Buchanan

January 11, 2005 by Staff

Lately people have been leaving little surprises for me under the seat in lecture: uncapped soda bottles, half-empty cups of coffee, etc.
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Bedhead Diaries: The Forgotten Art of Slumber Parties

January 11, 2005 by Meghan Palma

On any given weekend, Isla Vista is dotted with some of the best themed parties I've ever encountered. From glitzy cocktail soirees to grungy rock star bashes, UCSB tops the list when it comes to goin...
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Curvy President Reaffirms UCSB’s Bad Rep

January 11, 2005 by Shanna Maschmeier

I am writing as a concerned student, a graduating senior and an active participant within Associated Students. I am concerned with the direction the A.S. executive officers are headed and more specifi...
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Leave Your Political Agenda Behind, We Pay You To Teach

January 11, 2005 by Katie Fry

As I have just finished the first week of 10 of the Winter Quarter of 2005, I find myself, yet again, questioning the intentions of some of my professors teaching at UCSB.
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