Opinion

April 19, 2004

Cervin Morris for President: Endorse

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The Students' Party wisely centered its platform around increased availability to its prospective constituents: the students. The Daily Nexus has endorsed Cervin Morris because he's a great figurehead for a party stressi...

April 19, 2004

Leaders Need Rest

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And you, too, Nexus? I see that my own newspaper has chosen not to endorse me for A.S. President. I could have used my inside influence to secure the paper's vote, but that would have required discarding the values upon ...

April 19, 2004

Andrea Wells for Internal Vice President: Strongly Endorse

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In the past, elected A.S. internal vice presidential candidates who did not possess knowledge of A.S. parliamentary procedure and the A.S. By-Laws at the time of their election have performed poorly when in office.

April 19, 2004

Soumil Mehta for External Vice President, Local Affairs: Strongly Endorse

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For A.S. External Vice President of Local Affairs, the Nexus endorses Student Unity Now candidate Soumil Mehta for his knowledgeable grasp of local politics, his extensive experience on A.S. committees like A.S. BIKES an...

April 19, 2004

Felicia Cruz for External Vice President, Statewide Affairs: Strongly Endorse

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Felicia Cruz is willing to take the train, to go Greyhound, even to forfeit a stay in one of Sacramento's finer hotels just to make UCSB students' voice heard in statewide affairs.

April 19, 2004

A.S. Program Board Fee Initiative: Strongly Endorse

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A year ago the Nexus might not have recommended that students toss an extra dollar per quarter to A.S. Program Board. But then again, Program Board sucked a year ago.

April 19, 2004

A.S. Community Affairs Board Fee Initiative: Strongly Oppose

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Although volunteerism helps build a strong community, the Nexus prefers the kind of volunteerism that doesn't require an exchange of money.

April 19, 2004

A.S. Business Services Fee Initiative: Strongly Oppose

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It seems like if any group on campus should be able to generate its own funding, it would be A.S. Business Services (ASBS) Committee.

April 19, 2004

Broida Bikepath Initiative: Strongly Endorse

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Whether a student ever travels to the remote Broida environs, he or she should support the Broida Bikepath Initiative to help out the students who do.

April 19, 2004

UCSB/MTD Bus Program Reaffirmation: Strongly Endorse

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The $9.38-per-quarterlock-in fee students presently pay to get a free bus ride with a valid ACCESS card might seem a bit steep, but it can be a lifesaver in an emergency.

April 19, 2004

CLAS Support Fee Initiative: Strongly Endorse

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Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) is an indisputably valuable resource that approximately 7,000 students rely on annually to lessen the blow of killer classes.

April 19, 2004

Student Health Support Fee: Strongly Oppose

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Simply put, Student Health Service doesn't deserve an additional $7 quarterly fee, just like they don't deserve the word "health" in their title.

April 19, 2004

A.S. SCORE Reaffirmation: Endorse

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With Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger planning to cut 100 percent of state outreach funds, groups like the A.S. Student Commission on Racial Equality will prove invaluable in reaching out to members of underrepresented groups ...

April 19, 2004

Educational Opportunity Program: Strongly Endorse

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The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves as a valuable resource for students by providing counseling, academic advising, outreach and mentorship, especially for those from low-income households and first-generati...

April 19, 2004

A.S. Recycling Reaffirmation: Strongly Endorse

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On a campus as beautiful as ours, it is important to continue our efforts to preserve the environment. A.S. Recycling, in addition to providing many students with employment, has continually done its job in promoting the...

April 19, 2004

A.S. Environmental Affairs Board: Strongly Oppose

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The A.S. Environmental Affairs Board (EAB), once an aggressive activist organization, now does little to fulfill its mission to protect, preserve and enhance the natural outdoor environment at UCSB.