Opinion

February 17, 2004

Hell on Earth

By system

People are saying San Francisco's mayor might be throwing away his political future with his bold stance in favor of gay marriage. Maybe so.

February 17, 2004

Innocence Dies on Death Row

By Neil Visalvanich

Last time I checked, there was a provision in the U.S. Constitution called the Eighth Amendment that holds that "cruel and unusual punishment" shall not be inflicted upon the citizens of the United States.

February 17, 2004

You Think We Have Problems…

By system

I was very disappointed with James Baron's opinion piece about UCSB's failure to monitor his daughter's life. He wrote, "I often wonder where the Andrew Fastows, O.J. Simpsons and David Attiases come from."

February 17, 2004

Damn Skippy: G.I. Joe Heavyweight Discusses Terrorism and Job Security

By Loren Willams

Terrorism has been the defining issue for this presidency, and it might still be the biggest issue in the next presidential term. Those of us who plan on voting this November should probably put some thought into the top...

February 17, 2004

Gays and Lesbians Should Be Happy With Rights They Have

By Ted Hastings

Many Americans consider homosexuality itself to be ghastly. Since the author compares gay discrimination to racial segregation, he clearly believes they do not choose to be gay but are born that way.

February 17, 2004

Join Lois Capps to Help Save Los Padres National Forest

By Danny Zamir

When I was five years old, I moved from L.A. to a ranch in Los Padres National Forest, 20 miles from UCSB. This pristine natural area was my home for 12 years, and I have a very strong attachment to it.

February 13, 2004

Outbreak

By system

The following is excerpted from the diary of a patient receiving treatment for a medical condition approaching "outbreak" status: Midtermburn.

February 13, 2004

Unmarriageable But Equal?

By Steven Ruszczycky

Because someone has to say something. Over the past two days, the Massachusetts legislature has convened in the state house with pulsating hordes outside, noses pressed to windows, megaphones in hand, anxious and anticip...

February 13, 2004

Running From the Cops Can Turn a Ticket Into Jail Time

By Mark Signa

Each weekend without fail, there is always someone who is arrested for being publicly intoxicated - drunk - and insisting that we read them their rights or they're going to have our badges! We've all seen the TV shows an...

February 13, 2004

Call It Whatever You Want; I’ve Got My Fish

By Drew Atkins

At a party last weekend, a young man came out onto his balcony, which overlooked everyone, and held a condom above his head. He then loudly asked who wanted to have sex with him. There were no takers.

February 13, 2004

UCSB Isn’t the Cause of Your Innocent Daughter’s Degeneracy

By Lexe Davidson

As a recent alum of UCSB, I still love to read the online version of the Daily Nexus. Admittedly, much of it stems from the fact that I miss what I had during my years at UCSB.

February 13, 2004

Hot Date Hot Line

By system

So you've all been told what to do and what not to on this most specialest of days - at least for those with a date. Now forget all the advice. Except the part Lady Hump suggested about getting laid. That's kosher.

February 12, 2004

Fatherly Words About Our Cesspool

By James Baron

After two and a half years and nearly $40,000 spent on an "education" for our 20-year-old daughter at UCSB, I had enough of the negative influence of UCSB on her.

February 12, 2004

You Are My Sunshine

By system

I received a letter from a reader upset about my recent Bush bashing. He called this box BS and said it is "about nothing at all." He didn't say how he read and got so worked up about nothing at all.

February 12, 2004

The Artful Dodger: First the Flowers Bleed, Then You Spread Your Seed

By Drew Mackie

Whenever people consider the victims of Valentine's Day, they either think of the boneheaded - those who blow their paychecks on pink and red foolery like those chalky conversation hearts - or the socially untouchable - ...

February 12, 2004

Death Penalty Not Punishment Enough for Murderers

By Brandon Jordt

I have a gun. I am sitting in my living room and watching CNN. My wife and two children are sleeping upstairs. Suddenly, a man walks though our front door holding a knife in his hand. His eyes have a crazed look and he l...