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Like butta’, baby! Butta’!

November 14, 2001 by

The skateboarders of Isla Vista officially thank the county for its long-overdue road work.
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The Lown Down: Audit This, California: UC Education System Reeks of Pus

November 14, 2001 by

The Fall Quarter "No Duh!" Award - in the category of "It's About Fucking Time" - goes to State Assemblymember Jenny Oropeza for her brilliant public realization that the UC system is a throbbing, hai...
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The pot of gold on Trigo Road

November 13, 2001 by

Yesterday a glowing, colorful and perfect half-circle of a rainbow made me laugh and jump for an hour while the warm afternoon rain soaked my hair and clothes. Gorgeous and misty, the bright colored b...
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Living Without Vowels: Talkin’ ’bout My Generation Braving A Whole New World

November 13, 2001 by

The idea of a generation trying to name itself was interesting, though. Too young to be a part of the slacker Generation X and too old to be a part of the intelligent yet dependent Generation Y, we've...
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Cops Shouldn’t Harras I.V.’s Lawful Citizens

November 13, 2001 by

The police are supposed to serve and protect. But lately, I have to question who they have actually been protecting.
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People of the Book Not All on the Same Page

November 13, 2001 by

People shouldn't confuse tolerance with pluralism. Just because I don't shut you up doesn't mean that I have to tell you you're right.
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Loser Lefties Need To Stop Whining, Chalking

November 13, 2001 by

I'm pretty much sick of hearing all the liberals on our campus talk about how we shouldn't be bombing the shit out of Afghanistan. Maybe all you hypocrites should think about what your reactions would...
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Weather: 128 Doodles per Lecture and Rising

November 9, 2001 by

A short explanation of Weather Relativity: We are at the end of week seven and Fall Quarter has been a speedy blur of drinking and dancing. Yet, each one of my shitty-shit-shit-boring-as-hell-shoot-me...
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Bush’s Economic Plan Is a Blank Check for Greed

November 9, 2001 by

With all the anthrax and military action, the media is paying minimal attention to the state of our economy and what's being done to soften the blow of recession. Let's take this moment to examine the...
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We Cannot Allow Venoco To Expand It’s Oil Drilling

November 9, 2001 by

I have recently been informed of Venoco's plans to expand its oil drilling and processing facilities off Goleta's coast. I vehemently oppose such a proposal that would put neighboring communities and ...
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‘This Is Not A War Of Christians Versus Muslims’

November 9, 2001 by

I'm writing in response to the letter published in the Nexus entitled "Support Israel; 'The Muslims Are out to Destroy our World'" (The Reader's Voice, Justin M. Ruhge, Nov. 7).
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CAAAAAWWWWW!

November 7, 2001 by

The weatherpet is afraid of large predatory birds. I have tried explaining to him several times (using visual aides) that he is safe within his weatherpet compound. “I believe that predatory ani...
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Turn, Turn, Turn

November 7, 2001 by

It must be autumn, my bills are changing color. Back in September, when the bank account was in bloom, the bills were a healthy white. But now the days, and my creditors’ patience, are shorter. ...
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Muslims Are Not Out to Destroy Our World

November 7, 2001 by

Justin M. Rughe's article "Support Israel; 'The Muslims are out to Destroy our World'" (Nov. 7) in no way represents the feelings of the majority of those who support Israel.
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Living Without Vowels: From Anthrax, With Love

November 7, 2001 by

Last Friday, I was working at one of my numerous jobs that takes advantage of my unique talent for stuffing and mailing envelopes when my boss materialized in front of my desk to tell me that I had ca...
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