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SPAM All Around

October 24, 2002 by

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.
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Living Without Vowels: Hooray for Hacktivism

October 24, 2002 by

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...
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Cowardice and Immaturity Are the Only Motives for Hate

October 24, 2002 by

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 cover...
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No on Recall Supporter Needs to Know More

October 24, 2002 by

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 ...
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Daily Nexus Content Should Show More Responsibility and Maturity

October 24, 2002 by

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

October 24, 2002 by

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

October 23, 2002 by

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.
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Get a Chest X-ray

October 23, 2002 by

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

October 23, 2002 by

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.
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Dear Chancellor Yang, Quiet Hours Should Apply to Everyone, Including You

October 23, 2002 by

Being a member of the 1300 hall of Santa Cruz has its perks, to be sure; and yet, we find ourselves needing to say something.
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Show Some Love for Our Unstoppable Volleyball Gauchos

October 23, 2002 by

This Friday night, the UCSB Women's Volleyball team hosts Long Beach State, its biggest rival and the only team that has a chance to upset the Gauchos in the Big West championship race.
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Student Voters Can Make a Difference in County Elections

October 23, 2002 by

During my years at UCSB, we fought for students' right to vote in local and national elections. So please use the hard won privilege and the power.
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Recall Marshall’s Record

October 22, 2002 by

Marshall is an important piece of a political machine that exists in Santa Barbara County seemingly to manipulate and abuse UCSB students and Isla Vista residents.
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Essay

October 22, 2002 by

I am writing a paper for a certain social science class tonight and I seem to have lost the assignment sheet. Rather than researching, I have developed an exciting new social science theory. I call it...
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Vandalism Reveals the Power of Your Average Isla Vista Ass

October 22, 2002 by

It just appeared there in shining, bright orange, stenciled lettering one morning. My hubcap says "Power Ass." Somebody, it seemed, put a lot of effort into this graffiti. But what could it mean?
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