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Jihad Begins At Home

We appear to have elected George W. Bush. I guess this means Americans are opposed to terrorism.
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A Touchdown on Tape

Well, Halloween and those bastard midterms came and went like a premature ejaculator at a strip club, and that means from here on out it's officially football season.
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Unveiling the Inner Racist in All of Us

You wouldn't think it from looking at me, but I am, in fact, half-Asian. This is because my father's side of the family is Russian. You don't think that makes me half-Asian?
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The Artful Dodger: Hotmail Ain’t so Hot Anymore

"Security notice: You are entering a page which is not secure. The information you view and send can be read while in transit." And with a simple click of the OK button, I bypassed this little securit...
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Battleground States

So the Nexus endorsed John Kerry for president, but I personally disagree. If there's one thing that bugs a weather forecaster, it's unpredictable flip-flopping.
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No More Treats, Just More Tricks

Well, Halloween passed once again. All the good girls dressed up like sluts, and the slutty girls dressed up like, well, sluts. Halloween isn't just an excuse for girls to change into a costume for a ...
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Hold Your Tounge; Looks Can Be Dangeriously Deceiving

On Friday night, I was a slutty schoolgirl. Ahhh yes... Halloween descended on Isla Vista. Here's the thing, though - just because we were dressed provocatively does not mean that we were out prowling...
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I Bring My Umbrella Daily Bracing for the Weather

Lately the weather has been shitty, and I am not talking about the rain here people. Every day last year, I used to look forward to opening the paper and reading the Nexus' daily Weather.
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Column Writer Apologizes to RHA for False Claims

I'd like to formally apologize to the Residence Hall Association for my incorrect statement in my article printed on Friday, ("It Ain't Easy Being Right," Daily Nexus, Oct. 29).
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Thanks For Watching Our Backs, Local Authorities

I would really like to take this time to thank the Isla Vista Foot Patrol, UC Police Dept., Community Service Organization and volunteers that helped make this Halloween a safe one for residents of Is...
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Partied Like It’s 1999

Can you believe we're supposed to put together a paper on Halloween night? Fuck that. Fortunately, we thought ahead and made this issue a week ago.
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For U.S. President, the Nexus Strongly Endorses: Sen. John Kerry

Here at the Nexus, we enjoy flip-flops - they're cheap, comfortable and damn, they're stylish. Our enjoyment of flip-flops extends into the political world as well. We guess that the label really depe...
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For 35th District State Assembly, the Nexus Endorses: Pedro Nava

Pedro Nava brings an array of experience to the table that will help him succeed in the State Assembly. As a member of the California Coastal Commission since 1997, Nava has taken many strides in prot...
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For 23rd District U.S. Congress, the Nexus Strongly Endorses: Lois Capps

With three terms in Congress under her belt, Lois Capps has the experience, values and determination to represent the 23rd District on the national level once again.
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Local Measures

Measure A Measure A links the salaries of Santa Barbara City Council members and the mayor, all of whom are normally underpaid, to the annual median income for Santa Barbara County. This establishes a...
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