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Learning the Mind-Dulling Acronyms of College Life

October 5, 2001 by Staff

This is not to be a knock on UCSB or its students, because let's be honest - we all know Santa Barbara is known for its party scene more than its prize-winning science department.
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Comics: Think Sand

October 5, 2001 by Shadi Muklashy

Please Hold While We Transfer Your Call to an Imbecile

October 4, 2001 by Josh Braun

Simply put, however, there are times and places where your brain makes the conscious decision that it is just easier to bleed.
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I.V.’s Snakepit of Redevelopment Committees

October 4, 2001 by Brendan Buhler

For the last 11 years, various crusaders, crooks and cranks on the I.V. Redevelopment Agency (RDA) have been working on a plan for Isla Vista.
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Kent’s Column Was Absurdly Broad, Ignorant and Terribly Self-Righteous

October 4, 2001 by Staff

Although within all religious groups there are those fundamentalists who proclaim to have the only true knowledge, this is not the view of all followers of that tradition.
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The Supes Snuff Out

October 3, 2001 by Staff

The ordinance, which still has to pass one more hearing, would make it illegal to smoke within 20 feet of any building where people work.
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Don’t Park Fees on UCSB

October 3, 2001 by Staff

The decision to raise parking rates has been made by the administration with little or no consultation with the faculty and staff, much less the students.
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When the Bullshit Hits the Fan, All You Can Do Is Duck

October 3, 2001 by David Downs

"These classes are going nowhere. We're all just learning to work our jaws. How many of us can blow off the reading, come to class, read a paragraph and weigh in on a subject? My guess is most. We're ...
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Kiss My Ass; I Enjoy It

October 3, 2001 by Molly Blank

I strutted my stuff along DP in my see-through pajama bottoms and bra-less top. I had never felt so sexy in my life. I guess after seeing countless girls all glittery and glamorous, guys on DP were ex...
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Kent’s Column Was Right On; Pushy Christianity is Fundamentally Intolerant

October 3, 2001 by Staff

This article is pure genius; it says everything that I've always wanted to say on this matter but have never been able to for fear of my life.
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The Road to Hell Is Paved With Moronic Timing and Bad Planning

October 3, 2001 by Henry Sarria

Of the 13 years I've resided in this little beachside town it always seems that whoever is in charge of scheduling public works projects always seems to wait until all the students return to begin suc...
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New Smoking Ordinances Are in Response to Research, Statistics

October 3, 2001 by Staff

If the right to healthy air is interpreted as a moralistic push to squelch smokers' rights, then something has clearly gone awry in trying to communicate public health goals.
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What Does UCSB See in IV?

October 2, 2001 by Eric Simons

It's the appearance of the campus' oldest demon - Isla Vista - that keeps the school from the pantheon of ivy-covered, serious and high-minded universities.
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Peace No Longer an Option When They Attack our Homes

October 2, 2001 by Staff

It has been less than a month and reactionary, left-wing, pacifist groups - particularly on college campuses - have begun protesting the war on terrorism. This is a dangerous and anti-American stance ...
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Burritos for the Hungry Student’s Stomach To Turn To

October 2, 2001 by Staff

"What are we going to do without Tìo Alberto's?" is a question I have heard several times and I wish to offer some opinions on the matter to help others cope with the loss.
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