Opinion

October 28, 2002

Vigils Help Us Remember the Destructive Power of Hate

By Nelson S. Maltez

Women, queer and trans-identified individuals face violence and palpable hostility everyday. If you doubt it, think about the last time that you heard someone say fag, dyke, bitch or queer.

October 25, 2002

This Is Halloween

By Staff

Don't carry weapons on your costume, fake or real. Halloween's the time to have fun and give a good scare, but no one should have to get hurt. If you do decide on a costume that reveals as much skin as possible, remember...

October 25, 2002

All Right, I See Your Point

By Staff

My professor has an affectation. He carries around an eight-foot pointer, which he waves with a flourish and has taken to resting on his groin while answering questions.

October 25, 2002

Strangers Say the Darndest Things in Lecture Halls

By Drew Mackie

"I thought I was having sex, but it turns out I just passed out on top of the dryer while it was on." People say some damn funny things when they think nobody else can hear them.

October 25, 2002

He Said: The Sound of Music Makes Me Want to…Release a Horde of Apex Predators Upon the World

By Brendan Buhler

Some people say that the musical is a magical art form, a representation of the way the world ought to be. The people who say this are either unnaturally thin types who savor the bitter tea of life before having a good c...

October 25, 2002

She Said: The Sound of Music Makes Me Want to… Sing, Dance and Laugh Like There Is No Tomorrow

By Sarah Gorback

Remember the good old days back in high school when the girls gathered on the bleachers to sing verses of "Summer Lovin'" and jumpsuit-clad boys danced in unison in their auto classes?

October 25, 2002

Voters Shouldn’t Confuse the Issues; Recall Is Not a Normal Election

By Shelley Hochhauser Lane Kelly Gray

Be aware Americans, that the flag stunt, staged to discredit Gail Marshall, also makes a mockery of our system of government. Should patriotism be used as a manipulating force?

October 24, 2002

SPAM All Around

By Staff

One of the weathercavemates recently figured out for the first time how to delete messages on a U-Mail account. There were over 400 e-mails in the inbox.

October 24, 2002

Living Without Vowels: Hooray for Hacktivism

By Steven Ruszczycky

It starts with chalk. Possibly because it reminds the user of the safety and comfort afforded by kindergarten where any mess you scribbled on the ground managed to bring a smile to your teacher's face.

October 24, 2002

Cowardice and Immaturity Are the Only Motives for Hate

By Christine Bai

I am writing this article on behalf of my Asian-American colleagues who were affected by the hate incident that occurred Oct. 10 in the San Nicolas Residence Hall. I am glad that the Daily Nexus covered the story on this...

October 24, 2002

No on Recall Supporter Needs to Know More

By Jason Benesch

My article is in response to Jeff Farrah's column, "Recall Marshall's Record: Don't ignore supervisor's less than perfect performance," in Tuesday's issue of the Daily Nexus. The only question I have for Jeff is: What th...

October 24, 2002

Daily Nexus Content Should Show More Responsibility and Maturity

By Elaine Johnson

The social awareness and maturity level of Beth Van Dyke is a disappointing display. I wonder about the justification your newspaper editor used to allow this type of language to be used by any student writer.

October 24, 2002

Birds May Have More Nerve Endings, but Planes Get Hurt Too

By Roger Freedman Physics Lecturer

In Monday's excellent article about bird hazards at the Santa Barbara Airport ("Slough Draws FAA Study"), Tiye Baldwin wrote that bird strikes "usually only cause scratches on the aircraft involved." Alas, the damage can...

October 23, 2002

A.S. It Is: Your Chance to Speak Up

By Sarah Hooper

Whether or not the student population at UCSB cares to take part in the weekly governmental circus show, the fact remains that students are able to participate in the process.

October 23, 2002

Get a Chest X-ray

By Staff

I sat next to the coughing guy in class yesterday. Every class has one this time of year. He'll be there 'til February, occasionally trading shifts with the coughing girl.

October 23, 2002

Follow These Few Oral Truths on Your Way to a Satisfying Burrito

By Beth Van Dyke

Oral sex is something most women long for but are often deprived of. It seems in these sad and scary times that many men think lickin' some box is demeaning and not something to be proud of.