Opinion
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The last three months have been a season of honors for Gross. In late June, the French Academy of Sciences awarded him the Grande Médaille d'Or, putting him in the company of Louis Pasteur, Pie...
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Presenting the latest installment of "When Sports Commentators Get Really Desperate"
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Dear god, what a move. And believe me, kids, there was nobody in the arcade, and I mean nobody, who could sonic boom like I could. I'd charge through 30 kids at the arcade with my super move like they...
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Did you see the reactions to the presidential debates? Right after the event, most media outlets considered the event a draw. That's nonsense.
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