Opinion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

May 11, 2004

Column Skews the Middle East Conflict

By Neer Lerner

In response to Ruben Brosbe's column "An Informed Debate" (May 7, Daily Nexus), I must concur with Brosbe's argument that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has tragically been oversimplified by both sides to the "point th...

May 10, 2004

Drink and Be Merry – for 10 Bucks

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

While IVRPD board members have stated that the permit program will eliminate alcohol-spawned problems associated with homeless I.V. residents, the program instead has quashed the joy of spending a spontaneous, leisurely ...

May 10, 2004

Yo, Mama

By system

I hope everyone showed some love for the mothers on Sunday.

May 10, 2004

Blue Traffic Lights: When American Jobs Go International

By Joey Tartakovsky

Whether because of a "jobless recovery" or election-year politicking, the movement of American jobs overseas has become a hot-button issue. Whether because of a "jobless recovery" or election-year politicking, the moveme...

May 10, 2004

Prisoners of War Suffer Harsh Interrogation Tactics

By Henry Sarria

All it takes is a few bad apples to ruin the bushel. It's an old country saying, but very true and applicable to many modern-day situations. Take the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Baghdad's infamous Abu Ghraib prison, for ...

May 10, 2004

Mastering the Science of Puking It Up at UCSB

By Anthony Manganaro

Last week, I'm lying on my back thinking, "I can't believe I have Astronomy 1 at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning," when I feel another one coming. Holy shit, not again! I've been in the toilet all night, and here we go again.