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Women Receive Stubborn Dogma, Cold Shoulder from ‘Jane Roe’

If everyone sees things differently, then who sees them as they really are? A question I have always pondered. However, according to Norma McCorvey, there is only one "right" way to see the world, and...
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Pro-Lifer Disturbed By Anti-Abortion Speaker

I am an assistant at a local church and would like to make it clear that many of my friends and I were very disturbed by the content, quality and attitude of the lecture given by Norma McCorvey (aka J...
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No Mandatory Inspections – I.V. Resident Argues That Current Complaint Program Works

As a longtime resident of Isla Vista, it is my belief that a mandatory inspection program would not be feasible for this community, but I will tell you that a program such as the existing one is a nec...
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Ignoring Environment in Energy Debate Is Costly

Although I can definitely see where Justin Ruhge is coming from (Daily Nexus, "Environmentalists Hinder Resolution of Power Crisis," March 7) and on many points I agree, I'd have to say that by comple...
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A.S. Researches Casino Expansion Before Voting

It seems our 3rd District county supervisor knows nothing about the magnitude of research that went into this matter before A.S. voted on it.
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Students Must Be Aware of Fragile Nature Reserves

Unaware of posted signs, people trampled through the plover roost, released their dogs, set fireworks and left a big mess. The result is a nature reserve with trampled and disturbed ecosystems, displa...
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The Drug War on Students is Ill-Conceived

Time and time again, the public has learned that continued punishment and scapegoating of drug users (only the illicit ones, of course) does not stop drug abuse.
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Advertisement Was Offensive

I was appalled by the full-page advertisement from Duffy's that you chose to publish on Page 8A of your Thursday, March 1 edition.
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Westmont Offers Condolences

The students of Westmont College would like to express our heartfelt sorrow at the tragedy that took place in I.V.
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Column: PictSweet Workers Denounce A.S. Position on Boycott

A few days ago, in our workplace - PictSweet Mushroom Farms in Ventura - United Farm Workers agents distributed a document showing that the UCSB Associated Students Legislative Council, "endorsed...
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Column: Del Playa Should Be Closed to Cars

This is another article addressing the horrendous tragedy that occurred in our community on the night of Feb. 23.
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Column: Environmentalists Hinder Resolution of Power Crisis

The state managed to ruin the power system, and now its solution is socialism and regulation with a vengeance.
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Column: Bush’s Proposed Tax Cut Will Line Pockets of the Wealthy

Fancying that he has a mandate, President George Bush is pushing for a tax cut that could jeopardize America's economic stability for years to come.
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A.S. Support of Chumash Expansion Lacks Research

I am very disappointed with the Associated Students' recent decision to unequivocally support the expansion of the Chumash Indian gambling casino in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Restore Nature to Campus Lawn, Reduce Lagoon Odor

Has the UCSB Campus Lagoon always been smelly? Yes, ever since the Campus Lawn has existed.
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