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Save I.V. From Idiots

October 15, 2001 by Staff

People who live here are sick of hearing I.V. criticized - but there is something wrong with this town.
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Iron Guinea Pig

October 15, 2001 by Staff

I am teaching the weatherpet self-defense.
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America’s in Afghanistan Over Blood, Not Crude Oil

October 15, 2001 by Eric Petersen

Mr. Weston. Stop your socialist rhetoric, amusing as it may be. Go read a history book and learn a little more about the outside world.
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Red Tape: What Are You Doing, Josh? I’m Scared, Josh. Let’s Talk.

October 15, 2001 by Josh Braun

My last computer fried when a glass of water spilled over it. I'm tempted to do the same to my new one -- and this time it will be on purpose.
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Measure H Is Bad for Goleta

October 15, 2001 by Daniel Huber

On Nov. 6, one third of Goleta Valley's residents will vote on Measure H. If you live in West Goleta, you might be among them. For the fourth time in 14 years, a group has put a cityhood measure on th...
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Keeping Smokers Away Will Keep People Safe From Toxic Fumes

October 15, 2001 by Dawn Dunn

This law will not change the 25% of smoking tables allowed on a patio, but we are hopeful that it will allow the 83% of non-smoking public to enjoy cleaner air.
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Christina Sandoval is a Dedicated Public Servant, Sarria is Out of Line

October 15, 2001 by Staff

I question your decision to allow this person to use the campus newspaper to make threatening statements and personal attacks on a distinguished member of our community.
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It’s the Noisy Apes That Get Noticed

October 12, 2001 by Steven Ruszczycky

Some of the things I've seen make me realize that it's no wonder people look at the student population of I.V. and denounce it as New Sodom.
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Rent Control

October 12, 2001 by Staff

There is an apartment building on Abrego called "Casa Dinero Perdido." The weathermate tells me that this translates roughly from Spanish as "the house of lost money."
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10 Clowns Slither Onstage at Goleta Circus

October 12, 2001 by Brendan Buhler

Ten people are running for five city council seats in a non-existent city that will probably go broke.
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Ugly Exteriors Hide the Hidden Beauty of UCSB

October 11, 2001 by Josh Braun

In architecture, they have a saying: "Form follows Function." Lately, when I look at our campus, I get the feeling that Form is trailing somewhere off in the distance. More likely it fell off a cliff ...
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D’oh!

October 11, 2001 by Staff

The Simpsons was my only break in a long strenuous day of meteorological study and gesturing in front of a blue screen. Yes, yes I know there is one episode at 6- but really, is that enough?
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Preservation Isn’t Just for the Birds

October 11, 2001 by Eric Cardenas

I ask the question, "Isn't it possible to provide protection for the plover while still providing for human use?"
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Pernicious Plover Ploy

October 10, 2001 by Henry Sarria

At what point does environmental concern become a threat to the environmentalism itself? When it's mixed with hypocrisy, for starters.
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Weather Palace

October 10, 2001 by Staff

I am lazy. The weathercave is cold in the winter and hot in the summer with extremely poor plumbing. On the bright side, it’s stationary. All I ask for is a home without wheels. So, while the we...
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