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Hold the Line

May 11, 2004 by

Our cheerleading team is having tryouts soon. I'm told you're guaranteed a spot on the squad if you can name one UCSB team worth cheering about.
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Damn Skippy: Don’t Vote for G.I. John Kerry

May 11, 2004 by Loren Willams

I'm surprised that John Kerry's military record is widely believed to be his greatest strength. It certainly does say something about his character, but I'm not sure if it says anything positive.
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The Artful Dodger: Denial of Academic Excellence Should Leave Students Nonplussed

May 11, 2004 by Drew Mackie

Back in first grade or maybe even kindergarten, I learned the mathematical significance of the plus sign. That little cross somehow meant more, like when 1 + 1 meant a little more than one, or when 1 ...
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I’m Rubber, You’re Glue, He’s a Terrorist

May 11, 2004 by Neil Visalvanich

Back in the good old days, when America was fearlessly battling godless Soviets in the Cold War, it was understood that anybody who disagreed with your politics had to be a communist.
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Column Skews the Middle East Conflict

May 11, 2004 by Neer Lerner

In response to Ruben Brosbe's column "An Informed Debate" (May 7, Daily Nexus), I must concur with Brosbe's argument that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has tragically been oversimplified by both si...
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Yo, Mama

May 10, 2004 by

I hope everyone showed some love for the mothers on Sunday.
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Drink and Be Merry – for 10 Bucks

May 10, 2004 by Daily Nexus Editorial Board

While IVRPD board members have stated that the permit program will eliminate alcohol-spawned problems associated with homeless I.V. residents, the program instead has quashed the joy of spending a spo...
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Blue Traffic Lights: When American Jobs Go International

May 10, 2004 by Joey Tartakovsky

Whether because of a "jobless recovery" or election-year politicking, the movement of American jobs overseas has become a hot-button issue. Whether because of a "jobless recovery" or election-year pol...
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Prisoners of War Suffer Harsh Interrogation Tactics

May 10, 2004 by Henry Sarria

All it takes is a few bad apples to ruin the bushel. It's an old country saying, but very true and applicable to many modern-day situations. Take the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Baghdad's infamous Abu...
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Mastering the Science of Puking It Up at UCSB

May 10, 2004 by Anthony Manganaro

Last week, I'm lying on my back thinking, "I can't believe I have Astronomy 1 at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning," when I feel another one coming. Holy shit, not again! I've been in the toilet all night, and ...
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Our Own Campus Green Team

May 6, 2004 by Ryan Little

Let's wake up people and smell the... green? Going green is becoming increasingly popular due to social, environmental and surprisingly enough, economic reasons. It includes buying sustainable product...
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Dan’s the Man, Says Dan

May 6, 2004 by

Did you see the story on the front page about the Nexus naming a new editor-in-chief? I've always thought it was weird when newspapers write stories about themselves.
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Ban Could Eliminate Boozin’ in the Park

May 6, 2004 by Diane Conn

Today, the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) Board of Directors will consider banning the consumption of alcohol in all I.V. parks unless park-goers have a permit. Currently alcohol is b...
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Knock: In Case You Wondered Why Drew Atkins Isn’t Talking to You in Class

May 6, 2004 by Drew Atkins

My housemate Donkey is like an old woman sometimes, especially around the end of each quarter. This is when he really starts nagging me. Where are you going to live next year, Drew?
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Queer Wedding Speaker Should Respect Even Opposing Opinions

May 6, 2004 by Vickie Edwards

Last Friday as I was passing by Storke Plaza I took a moment to see what was going on. The first words I heard were, "We have gotten nothing but support from everyone - that is until a few days ago. I...
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