Opinion

September 25, 2003

We’ll Use them for Kindling

By Staff

So the university is sending out fliers on the dangers of Halloween revelry in hopes that they will discourage students from inviting their friends to town and partying like mad.

September 25, 2003

The Unwelcome American

By Nico Pitney

"The Battle of Algiers" depicts the urban guerrilla warfare waged between Algerian nationals and the French colonial army in the 1950s during the struggle for Algerian independence.

September 24, 2003

Look at the Rump on That One

By The Weatherhuman

The long lines of students in front of the local copy shops resembled doomed cattle in more ways than one.

September 24, 2003

Colorblind or Just Blind?

By Tiye Baldwin

Higher education is the de facto gateway to economic success and political power in the United States. Like magic, 54 could erase any documented disparity - paper trail - between the blacks and whites and any other ethn...

September 24, 2003

Legends of the Fall: Ready, Ripe and Unrequited

By Christina Huff

As the Fall Quarter rolls in, unabated and disposed, new desires and wants creep into the heart and soul of every UCSB student. Every year, whether rain or drought, a fall harvest of ripe and delicious freshmen begins sc...

September 24, 2003

Bush’s Doublespeak Jeopardizes National Welfare

By Drew Atkins

I've been giving some thought recently to doublespeak, the concept introduced in George Orwell's novel 1984 that entails people accepting two opposing positions at the same time.

September 24, 2003

GOLD: Now Pissing Off Users Across the American Continent

By Rytas Vilgayls

As a parent of a freshman, I just want to tell you that your billing system is the worst I've ever encountered, anywhere.

September 24, 2003

Student Notes Loss of Landmark Ashtray, Approves of Foliage

By Kristen Ditlevson

Rushing through the crowds of students making their way to and from the UCen on my first day back to campus, something caught my eye.

September 23, 2003

Birthday Beatdown

By Staff

Funny how people feel the need to get you ridiculously shitfaced on your birthday. Each year we embark on a new journey, and the first steps taken are wobbly ones.

September 23, 2003

The Artful Dodger: A GOLDen Shower for All

By Drew Mackie

Normally, if I said so-and-so went down on me and didn't come up all night, I'd get a high five. But when the so-and-so that started to blow has the initials G-O-L-D, the result complicates my life considerably.

September 23, 2003

Knight Jousts with Queers on Prop. 22

By Steven Ruszczycky

Republican State Senator Pete Knight issued a challenge Monday to the Domestic Partners Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2003, previously AB 205, signed into law by our very own Gray Davis on Sept. 19.

September 22, 2003

Don’t Cry for Me, Manzanita

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Shiny, spacious and still smelling like new, Manzanita Village is the Carnival cruise liner of UCSB's dorms. San Miguel, conversely, is like a canoe with a broken paddle floating in a sewage treatment pond.

September 22, 2003

Hugo Was the Best I Ever Had

By Staff

The winds of change have blown hard all summer. The governor is soon to be replaced by a murderous-but-popular machine from the future, and Karl Malone is on the Lakers.

September 22, 2003

Children of Abraham Shouldn’t Stand for Crass Commercialism

By David Markowitz

ritten on their banner at their table was something I found totally disgusting. The banner said, "Just Jew it," and had the Nike Swoosh superimposed over the Star of David. So, does Nike sponsor G-d now?

September 22, 2003

Finacial Aid or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Beaurocracy

By Travis Cannell

Demanding money is getting harder and harder these days. Back when the bipolar stock market was in one of its manic swings, it was a different story. Nowadays, in our war-torn, misguided and generally messed up governmen...

September 22, 2003

Have Fun in Isla Vista, But Just Please Don’t Be Little Jackasses

By Bob Craig

We fell in love with the surroundings and lifestyle, and have been fortunate enough to make a living in this little slice of paradise. We welcome you with open arms and wish you the best of luck with your educational car...