Opinion

May 14, 2004

Should ‘Army of One’ Be for All?

By Staff

Two recent articles in the Nexus concerning the military draft have stayed much in my mind. One, "Army Recruitment Dangles Deceptive Bait" (April 9, Daily Nexus) frankly censures the military for foisting false promises.

May 14, 2004

True Patriots Must Acknowledge American War Atrocities in Iraq

By Ruben Brosbe

This quarter I am taking History 4B, a class that studies the Crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, Salem Witch Trials and countless atrocities against nonbelievers. Luckily, it's all ancient history - unless you read the n...

May 14, 2004

Even You Cynics Must Learn to Respect the Purple Heart

By Tom Mullens

I suppose it's redundant to call Loren Williams' column in the Nexus flip, glib and sophomoric, but I will. While there are plenty of things to make fun of in this or any presidential campaign, it does no service to Nexu...

May 14, 2004

Stop Secondhand Smoke – It’s Stealing My Best Friend

By Tahirah Farris

We are all guilty of taking our friends for granted from time to time. It's not often that people stop to tell their friends how grateful they are to have such great relationships with them.

May 13, 2004

Knock: The Show Should Go On

By Drew Atkins

There's a lot of talk going on right now about Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Many say he should be fired or forced to resign. They say he's slightly responsible for the abuses Iraqi prisoners have suffered recent...

May 13, 2004

Get Your Ass Back to Work

By system

The Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation announced the end of a moratorium on the production of porn films yesterday.

May 13, 2004

Turn Negative Media’s Lemons Into Lemonade

By Tiye Baldwin

Peace and happiness - they're in abundant supply. You just have to know where to look. Media-inspired thoughts have the power to undermine your peace of mind. Digital bombs are exploding in and around your consciousness ...

May 12, 2004

Just Your T.A. or Just T&A?

By Kate Rice

Well it's almost the end of the school year, and you know what that means - whether you are a freshman, senior or somewhere in between, it's time to try to get some folks fired. Goodbye, pristine reputation and hello, ne...

May 12, 2004

Effed Up Stuff

By system

I don't mean to be a downer, but I've been finding it damn hard to get in the joke telling mood lately. Do you see the headlines on this page? Or the ones that led up to them?

May 12, 2004

Parking Permits and Pernicious Plunder

By Harry Nelson

On May 18, the County Board of Supervisors will discuss a parking plan for Isla Vista. For those who register their car in Santa Barbara County, the annual cost will be $125 per year to park in IV; those who don't must p...

May 12, 2004

Learn About Sex While Watching Dancing Genitalia

By Genevieve Bruce

There is a famous quote by Mae West that says "Good sex is like good bridge; if you don't have a good partner, you better have a good hand." Although I do not know how to play bridge, I do know how to have great sex.

May 12, 2004

Questionable Decisions by PAC and GPAC Threaten the Quality of Isla Vista Life

By Antony Mascovich

It is a very bad time to be an Isla Vista resident. Many students are not aware of what the Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC) are doing, and I'm sure that PAC/GPAC likes it this way.

May 11, 2004

Damn Skippy: Don’t Vote for G.I. John Kerry

By Loren Willams

I'm surprised that John Kerry's military record is widely believed to be his greatest strength. It certainly does say something about his character, but I'm not sure if it says anything positive.

May 11, 2004

Hold the Line

By system

Our cheerleading team is having tryouts soon. I'm told you're guaranteed a spot on the squad if you can name one UCSB team worth cheering about.

May 11, 2004

The Artful Dodger: Denial of Academic Excellence Should Leave Students Nonplussed

By Drew Mackie

Back in first grade or maybe even kindergarten, I learned the mathematical significance of the plus sign. That little cross somehow meant more, like when 1 + 1 meant a little more than one, or when 1 + 100 meant a lot mo...

May 11, 2004

I’m Rubber, You’re Glue, He’s a Terrorist

By Neil Visalvanich

Back in the good old days, when America was fearlessly battling godless Soviets in the Cold War, it was understood that anybody who disagreed with your politics had to be a communist.