Opinion

March 4, 2002

Come to Life & Vote

By Staff

There's an anecdote, possibly fictitious, about voting in Texas. Lyndon Johnson lost his first race for congress and heard that his opponent had put dead people on the rolls. When the next election rolled around, "Landsl...

March 4, 2002

Nexus Wrongly Criticized Homeless Needs, Advocate

By Chris Omer

I can gently take getting bashed by the Nexus because I'm not the only one in town who bears the brunt of criticism.

March 4, 2002

Daily Nexus Election Endorsements: Larry Herrera, Clerk-Recorder-Assessor

By Staff

By far the most important duty of the clerk-recorder-assessor's office is making sure every vote is counted and that as many people as possible vote - Larry Herrera is the most qualified candidate for that job.

March 4, 2002

Living Without Vowels: Is a Ph.D Worth the Trouble of Going Down on Your Knees?

By Steven Ruszczycky

Ah, week nine, how I love thee. With you comes the deluge of final papers, homework assignments and late nights filled with caffeine and frantic reading, trying to catch up with the syllabus the professor never quite stu...

March 4, 2002

California Proposition Endorsements: March 5, 2002

By Staff

The Nexus endorsements are intended to serve as a guide for the readership. Individuals are strongly encouraged to seek further information and come to a decision on their own.

March 4, 2002

Shelters Can Best Provide for People On the Streets

By Alex Small

Isla Vistans campaigning to let the homeless sleep in the park mean well, but they should aim higher than the right to sleep outside.

March 1, 2002

No Veggie Burgers

By Staff

Rich people have the best parties. Sometimes they need help, though, which is where we come in. This Saturday, the Daily Nexus is pleased to announce the first annual Billionaire Beach Blanket Babylon BBQ.

March 1, 2002

Making a Virgin’s Sacrifices

By Nadia Kashper

Sex, sex, sex! Well, no, not everybody ... There are still some virgins in college. They are out there lurking in the shadows, silently soaking up information while listening to those sex talks.

March 1, 2002

The Trials and Tribulations of Renting an Apartment in Hell

By Jennifer Knaus

I'm not bitter. Frustrated, yes, but not bitter. Let this to be a warning to anyone at UCSB who is looking for housing: Don't let yourself get screwed by your property manager.

March 1, 2002

Be the Service Ever So Lousy, the Food is Good at AppeThai

By Michelle Jensen

I was completely bothered by Yesenia and Shantel's article about the discrimination they faced at AppeThai. AppeThai is one of my favorite restaurants in Goleta, not because of the great service that they have there, but...

March 1, 2002

We Should Not Rush to Boycott AppeThai Over One Bad Experience

By Reilly Pollard

I have been eating at AppeThai for many years and have observed people of all races and both sexes enjoying themselves, receiving the same level of service, and being seated in the same areas throughout the restaurant.

February 28, 2002

R.I.P.

By Staff

Here lies the family of dead skunks off of Los Carneros. While your time was short, your smell will always be with us.

February 28, 2002

Landlord Rating System Needs Your Input

By Dallas Atkins

Need help finding a good landlord? Want to know specific strengths and weaknesses of a landlord? Or what to expect regarding repairs, parking, privacy, respect and security deposit return?

February 28, 2002

Nexus Shouldn’t Try to Draw Readers with Offensive Remarks

By Vanessa Prell

Last I checked, newspapers were about news, politics and keeping the community informed of current events. Yes, the Nexus gives us news, but mostly it just reports whatever gets a rise out of people.

February 28, 2002

We Must Boycott AppeThai to Protest Its Discrimination

By Chantelle Woods

I was dismayed to read the editorial from Yesenia and Shantel ("Funny, We Didn't Order AppeThai's Discrimination Platter," Feb. 26) about their experience of discrimination at AppeThai.

February 27, 2002

Open Door Policy

By Staff

For as long as I've lived in the weathercave, the weatherportal has been uppity. In cold weather it blows open; in warm weather it swells and warps, making it hard to close and impossible to lock.