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Battleground States

November 2, 2004 by

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

November 2, 2004 by

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

November 2, 2004 by

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

November 2, 2004 by

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

November 2, 2004 by

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

November 2, 2004 by

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

November 1, 2004 by

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

November 1, 2004 by

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

November 1, 2004 by

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

November 1, 2004 by

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

November 1, 2004 by

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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State Propositions

November 1, 2004 by

Our local governments know best what our local issues and needs are. Therefore, their revenues need to be protected from outsiders so they can address local concerns. The Nexus endorses Proposition 1A...
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You’re Invited

October 29, 2004 by

The authorities are doing everything in their power to keep out-of-towners away from our celebration this weekend. I'm not a big fan of excessive visitors, but I feel kind of bad for the poor souls wh...
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It Ain’t Easy Being Right

October 29, 2004 by

In response to Justin Violini's column regarding the inactivity of conservatives around the UCSB campus ("Left-Wing Smackdown," Daily Nexus, Oct. 26), I must say I am very insulted.
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Even Kinky Fetishes Need Consent

October 29, 2004 by

Each Wednesday many of us on campus open the Daily Nexus to the opinion section, eager to read this week's Wednesday Hump. Last week we devoured the column, delighted with it right up until the very l...
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