Opinion

May 14, 2001

Dear Weathermother

By Staff

In honor of Mother's Day, I have prepared a poem for the Weathermother.

May 14, 2001

Be Careful What You Wish For

By Henry Sarria

This is the time to consider all available options for Isla Vista and make an assessment of what can be done to prevent any more lack of representation than we currently have, as well as prevent any North County interfer...

May 14, 2001

A.S. President-Elect Indulges in Costly Pipe Dreams

By Steven Ruszczycky

Imagine waking up on a Saturday morning to the sound of a brass band butchering "Rock You Like a Hurricane," accompanied by the mind-numbing chant of cheerleaders shaking shredded plastic.

May 14, 2001

‘Homeless’ Deserve Better Than Unjust Criminalization

By Staff

So, my friend's homeless. Actually, a bunch of my friends are homeless. Some don't even like the term homeless, because it's a term created by our culture.

May 14, 2001

A.S. Recycling Must Be Allowed to Save its Funds

By Staff

Josh Baker's lock-in fee bill was the topic of last Wednesday's Associated Students Legislative Council meeting. The Nexus article gave both sides of the story, but omitted the fact that the A.S. Recycling Program is bei...

May 14, 2001

Basic Scientific Knowledge Supports Fetal Rights Act

By Staff

I am writing in response to the staff editorial on fetal rights.

May 11, 2001

It’s Only Nine More Minutes …

By Staff

In my freshman psych class I read about experiments that rewarded pigeons with a special treat for tapping a lever.Those scientists were silly.

May 10, 2001

Cellular Schitzos

By Staff

Schizophrenia is almost as good as a foreign accent in my book.

May 10, 2001

Can’t Fight the Feelin’ – Spring Is Here Once Again

By David Downs

People don't want to hear about how it's spring and everything in Isla Vista is green, or how heavenly it is to witness the 10-minute riot of nubile flesh as it floods down the bikepaths before class.

May 10, 2001

The County Remains Committed to I.V.

By Gail Marshall

So now the important task is to gather our forces in Isla Vista and move on. Hopefully, the name-calling and ranting and raving is over.

May 10, 2001

Pi Kappa Alpha Offers an Apology, Opportunity for Refund

By Staff

Editor, Daily Nexus: Pi Kappa Alpha would like to thank everyone who attended Fight Night last Friday. The event was a success and the “Say Yes to Kids” program will benefit from the proceeds. At this moment,...

May 9, 2001

There S/he is … Miss/ter I.V.

By Staff

A bunch of little skinny girls with fake tans and big boobs will be at I.V. Theater today at 6:30 p.m. for the biggest day of their lives. That's right, Theta Chi is holding the first ever Miss Isla Vista Pageant.

May 8, 2001

Turtle Tests

By Staff

Lecture hall "desks" are the perfect size for one thing.No, not an exam. Not a scantron. Either would make absolutely no sense.

May 8, 2001

Unborn Rights

By Staff

The Fetal Protection Act seems a noble proposition, but in reality it amounts to a shady attempt to lay the groundwork for overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which protects a woman’s right to ...

May 8, 2001

‘Hack-tivism’ Blights Those Who Truly Care About I.V. Community

By Henry Sarria

So who are some of the real activists in this community? Let me begin by saying that there are, and there have been, many who have worked to make an actual difference.

May 8, 2001

The Militarization of Space Threatens World Peace

By Staff

The only way Bush can pursue his bombastic aims of an atmospheric missile shield over the U.S. is by doing away with the pesky ABM treaty, which outlaws the militarization of space and the construction of such missile sh...