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Pilot to Bombardier

March 4, 2002 by

I have seen many pets accompany their owners on campus: dogs, cats, ferrets and the occasional iguana. All of these animals have one thing in common: They are easily tethered to one's wrist and have b...
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Daily Nexus Election Endorsements: Ugo “Butch” Arnoldi, Sheriff-Coroner

March 4, 2002 by

Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi does not bullshit anyone. Arnoldi isn't much of a politician, but he's one heck of a cop. The Daily Nexus strongly endorses Ugo Peter "Butch" Arnoldi for Sheriff-Coroner.
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Come to Life & Vote

March 4, 2002 by

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 ro...
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Weather: Political Tool

March 4, 2002 by

Today you must do your patriotic duty and vote candidates into political offices you vaguely understand.
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Daily Nexus Election Endorsements: Larry Herrera, Clerk-Recorder-Assessor

March 4, 2002 by

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...
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Nexus Wrongly Criticized Homeless Needs, Advocate

March 4, 2002 by

I can gently take getting bashed by the Nexus because I'm not the only one in town who bears the brunt of criticism.
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Living Without Vowels: Is a Ph.D Worth the Trouble of Going Down on Your Knees?

March 4, 2002 by

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 profe...
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California Proposition Endorsements: March 5, 2002

March 4, 2002 by

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.
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Shelters Can Best Provide for People On the Streets

March 4, 2002 by

Isla Vistans campaigning to let the homeless sleep in the park mean well, but they should aim higher than the right to sleep outside.
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Making a Virgin’s Sacrifices

March 1, 2002 by

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.
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No Veggie Burgers

March 1, 2002 by

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...
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The Trials and Tribulations of Renting an Apartment in Hell

March 1, 2002 by

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

March 1, 2002 by

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 ...
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We Should Not Rush to Boycott AppeThai Over One Bad Experience

March 1, 2002 by

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 througho...
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Landlord Rating System Needs Your Input

February 28, 2002 by

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?
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