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Don’t Let Those Reefers Misguide You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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