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Hard Work Pays Off

November 19, 2004 by Staff

Poor A.S. was once again unable to coax more money out of the student body. But don
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The Right Way to Do Mexico

November 19, 2004 by Chris Trenchard

The world is an incredibly diverse place. I encourage everyone to dive headfirst into the ocean of possibilities that exist all around you. In particular, for the locals of Southern California, I want...
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Nothing Beats Bashing the Right Wing

November 19, 2004 by Victor Cordes

Wow, I don't know about you guys, but every time I see Alec Mouhibian's name on the opinion page of the Nexus I get excited. There is nothing like some hothead who gets a natural high from making hims...
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Terrorist Hostage-Takers Neglect to Show Mercy

November 19, 2004 by Adam Tartakovsky

It was reported yesterday that a 59-year-old British woman was executed by Iraqi jihadists. Her name was Margaret Hassan.
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He Said: Nothing Tops an Ice-Cold One – or 10 – With Buddies

November 18, 2004 by Sean Swaby

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." I agree Mr. Franklin - wholeheartedly. When the debate of beer vs. mixed drinks comes into play the odds are stacked too high in beer's favo...
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Account Ability

November 18, 2004 by Staff

The BA/RC office seems like a pretty competent place, except when it comes to money. They tell me I owe the university a few hundred dollars despite the fact that it owes me a few thousand dollars.
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She Said: Sexy Concoctions Await You in the World of Mixed Drinks

November 18, 2004 by Meghan Palma

Cosmopolitan. Sex on the Beach. Tequila Sunrise. I don't know about you, but images of bar-hopping, slinky-dress-wearing temptresses and tan Hawaiian Tropics models sunning on the sands of Cancun fill...
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Ever Try Looking in the Mirror?

November 18, 2004 by Henry Sarria

The difficult thing about being a cop is the old adage that simply states, "damned if you do, damned if you don't," which applies to the job on a daily basis in this town.
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Watch Your Back – Google’s on the Loose

November 18, 2004 by Ben Krasnow

Google has tried hard and finally succeeded at becoming UCSB's biggest supplier of spam; and I'm not talking about the dining commons' stash of canned meat.
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Why I Could Care Less About Elitist Liberal Ramblings

November 18, 2004 by Alec Mouhibian

I have better things to do than care about post-election Democratic stress disorder. Sure, it was delightful and satisfying to see so many people suffer from their own elitist delusions, but now the t...
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Anatomy of an Orgasm

November 17, 2004 by Dave Franzese

Between the swelling and the blushing, the secreting and the pumping, there are a number of chemical changes that take place within our bodies whenever we get all hot and bothered.
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The Speed of Write

November 17, 2004 by Staff

whine whine whine. I have to write a paper about dead people, and I'd rather not. Not that I'd like to write about living people, either, mind you.
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Even A.S. Presidents Need to Practice Accountability

November 17, 2004 by Katie Mahon

Last March, Santa Barbara City College student Bradley Jones was killed in the streets of Isla Vista. His death was not because of a long-standing feud or a gunshot wound.
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Common Anxiety Disorders Are Overlooked On Campus

November 17, 2004 by Megan Arch

There is something that is affecting people at this campus and all around the country and the world that isn't talked about nearly enough.
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What Do You Know?

November 16, 2004 by Tyler Holland

James Baron, the parent of a former UCSB student, has offered a decidedly moralistic appraisal of the situation in Isla Vista ("I.V.'s Cesspool Needs Regulation," Daily Nexus, Nov. 12).
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