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Why Can’t we all Just Get Along?

November 22, 2004 by Adam Graff

The honeymoon for myself and the Nexus is over. Here's why: First off, in Friday's staff editorial, the writer accuses Associated Students of misinforming the student body about the ramifications and ...
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With Bush at the Helm, America Will Only Get Better

November 22, 2004 by Nathaniel Page

America, the best country in the world, showed its superiority by electing a wise, dignified and highly qualified man to a second term as president.
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IVFP Needs To Re-Evaluate Significance of I.V. Crimes

November 22, 2004 by Richard Petrow

Henry Sarria had it right when he wrote, "Between idiots falling off cliffs, morons beating the crap out of each other and assholes smashing the rearview mirrors of cars parked on the street, the cops...
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The Government Should Be Small, Simple and Efficient

November 22, 2004 by Amelia Bowen

This is in response to Victor Cordes' column ("Nothing Beats the Right Wing") in the Friday, Nov. 19 issue. I would like to inform him that someone does care what Alec Mouhibian has to say: namely me.
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Failed to Impress

November 19, 2004 by Daily Nexus Editorial Board

In its campaign propaganda, Associated Students urged voters to "make an informed decision." However, bombarding students with "Vote Yes" fliers, signs and advertisements made obtaining actual informa...
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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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