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Yellow Journalism

April 24, 2002 by

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

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

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

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

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

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


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The Red Tape: Academic Larvae Squirm Through All Possible Futures

April 23, 2002 by

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

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 and

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

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

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

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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Weather: Little Webbed Bastard

April 19, 2002 by

Childhood figures do not have sex. Despite allegations, Scrappy is not the love-child of Velma and Scooby. Skipper is Barbie's "younger sister" and Huey Dewey and Louie are just bunking with their ric...
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Candidates

April 19, 2002 by and

If you ask Maggie Stack what the most important thing an Associated Students president can do, she says, "Go to committee meetings."
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