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What’s That Smell?

October 11, 2004 by

Damn, don't forget to clean out your backpack every now and then. I use mine as a refrigerator/pharmacy/library/file cabinet, and what goes in doesn't always come back out.
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UC Bankrolling a Nuclear Fallout

October 11, 2004 by Gloria Ross

Last Friday's presidential debate displayed a John Kerry committed to leading an international coalition to end nuclear proliferation. This bold stance on nuclear weapons development echoed in both ca...
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But the Cap Was On!

October 8, 2004 by Mark Signa

This last week I was asked to comment on a recent editorial written by a student who seemed to have a pretty bad night with the I.V. Foot Patrol. The writer brings up some issues with her contact and ...
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Cats Can’t Read

October 8, 2004 by

There's more than one way to skin a cat, but using a potato peeler is probably not the most efficient choice. Nor the most humane, I suppose. Unless you tranquilized it first or something...
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Drugstore Cowboy: Informative, Political, Porno?

October 8, 2004 by Cory Anthony

I love the smell of democracy in the morning. Smells like ... victory. Or maybe that's just the lagoon. Election season is upon us in full force with the presidential and vice presidential debates.
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All Fluff, No Buff, Don’t Let Kerry Fool You

October 8, 2004 by Daniel Rabinovitch

In this day and age, quiet confidence is often mistaken as a bad quality. While some people seek outspoken enthusiasm in their leaders, I look for a man who is set in his core and able to convey his b...
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Wacky Columnist’s Jokes Degrade Political Process

October 8, 2004 by Patrick Hunt

As a passive observer during these times of virulent electoral conflagration, I feel too little is being said about the nature of the political contests of our time.
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You Can’t Sell Hot Dogs To Fans Who Aren’t There

October 8, 2004 by Alexandra Hanson

There is a lack of student attendance and support for UCSB athletics. As my co-worker pointed out, we could count the people in the stands of Harder Stadium with our fingers.
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Would You Please Avoid Becoming a Bike Path Bozo

October 8, 2004 by Patrick Brogan

When I went to community college I never had the luxury of being able to ride my bike to school. Then I came to UCSB and things changed. I had heard about the wonderful bike paths in the past but neve...
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A Macroscopic Success

October 7, 2004 by

There are still many unanswered questions in this universe: If you were a quark, what color would you be? Would I become a genius if I ate the brains of a Nobel Prize-winning physicist? How does it fe...
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The Artful Dodger: Later on ‘Late Night’…

October 7, 2004 by Drew Mackie

Late-night yackbox and "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno officially announced on Monday, Sept. 26 that he would end of his reign of blandness in early 2009, stepping aside and allowing Conan O'Brien to ass...
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Greeks May Party Hearty, But What’s Wrong With It?

October 7, 2004 by Kaitlyn Gilmore

Editor's Note - We've received a number of letters in response to Tawni Wold's letter, "Friends are Free; Save Some Cash And Forget Sororities" (Oct. 5). The following letters are those responses, edi...
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Sorry a Frat Guy Rejected You, But Greeks Are Great

October 7, 2004 by Marcile Vadell-Strickland

I am proud to say that I am part of the greek system, which has given me many fond memories and lifelong friends. If you are not a greek, I am sure you know someone who is and value that bond just as ...
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Giving Greeks’ Philanthropy Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

October 7, 2004 by Lauren Eardensohn

Ever heard of AXO billiards, Kappa Dash or Beta softball? These are philanthropy events held every year by greek houses. They use their money to help fund these events. They contribute to these events...
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Delta Delta Delta Friends Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya

October 7, 2004 by Dana Coy

Many people mistakenly believe women such as myself, an active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, pay for friends. I pay for my rent, utilities, food and expenses anyone would pay to throw one of t...
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