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I am Not a Crook

April 24, 2002 by Staff

Today you have a chance to do your duty for your school and democracy: Write in "Weatherhuman" for A.S. President. I promise to do nothing.
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Living Without Vowels: A.S. Plays ‘Hungry, Hungry, Drippos’

April 24, 2002 by Steven Ruszczycky

College elections are like a group of children playing a board game. The rules are simple but the outcome relies on chance since the players lack the mental ability for any kind of strategy.
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Yellow Journalism

April 24, 2002 by Staff

So I didn't win.I was hindered by my lack of promotional materials, endorsements and supporters
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Nexus Satire Reveals Its Cultural Insensitivity

April 24, 2002 by Roland Navarro

In an effort to inform the Nexus of their cultural ignorance, we met with the editors to discuss the balance between satire and the offensive use of literary power. I saw three main problems with this...
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The Wednesday Thursday Hump: You Just Can’t Keep a Good Dildo Down

April 24, 2002 by Sarah Kent

The dildo - a girl's real best friend - comes in a variety of shapes, styles and forms, from the basic almost-a-plastic-cucumber model to the flashy "pearl" vibrator with rabbit attachment.
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It Affects Me: Part 3: Survivor Begins to Pick Up the Shattered Remains

April 24, 2002 by Imani Rupert and Muriel Philips

When Eva said that she was raped, my heart dropped to the bottom of my stomach. It was unreal, so many thoughts were going through my head, but it all came down to one thing - my best friend had been ...
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Sex Columnist Should Learn That Love and Respect Beat Malice

April 24, 2002 by Matt McMillan

I take complete issue with the advice that Miss Kent gives on how to "Give Your Ex the Axe," ("Wednesday Hump," April 17, Daily Nexus).
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Diversity Doesn’t Exist at UCSB

April 24, 2002 by Anna Lulejian

Let's all hold hands and dance to the beat of diversity because we all love diversity.
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Think

April 24, 2002 by Staff

The Red Tape: Academic Larvae Squirm Through All Possible Futures

April 23, 2002 by Josh Braun

After studying science journalism for three years or so, I have managed to conduct something of an anthropological survey of the scientific profession.
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Weather: Mi Corazon!

April 23, 2002 by Staff

I'm learning Spanish. One of my weathermates has gotten hooked on a new Novela. Everyday he tunes in at 2 p.m. to get his latest fix of sex, pregnancy and family angst. From what I've learned, I can s...
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Long-Winded Nexus Column Presents Illogical Argument

April 23, 2002 by Brian Reznick and Justin Wynne

We are writing in response to Nicholas C. Romero's opinion article that appeared in the Tuesday copy of the Nexus ("Ethnic Interest Halls Encourage Racial Separatism," April 16, Daily Nexus).
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Carnivore-Raised Vegetarian Finds Meat Humor Well Done

April 23, 2002 by Jennifer Izant

Personally, I have been a strict vegetarian for many years, and maybe it is just me, but I do not think that jokes made about vegetarians are offensive at all.
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Despite Lame Duck’s Mudslinging, I’m Qualified

April 19, 2002 by Sunbo Bamigboye

I would like to point out that many of the statements Shaina Walter has made about me are incorrect and untruthful. Shaina Walter claims that I "decided to show up an hour into the [Leg Council] meeti...
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Free Stuff

April 19, 2002 by Staff

What's the best thing about graduation? Is it the insecurity of being without a social and financial support structure? Is it the terrifying prospect of monthly student loan payments?
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