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‘Globalization’ Economically Exploits the Third World

February 27, 2001 by Brian Helme

What does any of this have to do with you? As the living and working conditions of Third World people are degraded, Third World people are pitted against us in the First World.
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week Educates Students

February 27, 2001 by Flynne Hustein

In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 26-March 2), I am asking fellow UCSB students to reconsider their dieting behaviors.
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Students Will Pay For Marshall’s Representation

February 27, 2001 by Staff

Ask Gail Marshall if she dares to establish the same conditions for any of the other areas she represents.
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Friday Night’s Tragedy Deeply Impacts Community Still Reeling From Year of Loss

February 26, 2001 by Staff

We mourn collectively for such a seemingly senseless loss of life, but extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Christopher Divis, Nicholas Bourdakis, Elie Israel and Ruth Levy.
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U.S. Bombing Campaign Against Iraq Is Legitimate

February 23, 2001 by Henry Sarria

To those countries with plenty to say: Either accept the actions taken by the U.N. pilots for their safety or stay the hell out of these matters, as you have no room to talk due to a long history of h...
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Salutations To LGBTA Conference Organizers

February 23, 2001 by Staff

This letter is written in praise of the UCSB students, staff and faculty who hosted the 12th-annual UC systemwide LGBTA Conference.
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Speed and Death are America’s Apple Pie

February 21, 2001 by David Downs

Dale Earnhardt died Sunday when his brain suddenly snapped off his spine in the kind of superwhiplash that occurs when you hit a wall going 190 mph.
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Current State of University Admissions Requires That SAT I Be Revised, Not Abandoned

February 21, 2001 by Staff

University of California President Richard Atkinson recommended that the University drop the SAT I as a basis for admission.
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Column: A.S. Election Code Does Not Let Every Vote Count

February 21, 2001 by Vicky N. Leung

I want to warn you and A.S. that the current proposal to elect your student body officers makes the value of your vote close to nil.
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Column: Bidding Fond Farewell to a Recently Departed Friend

February 21, 2001 by Steven Ruszczycky

Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today to mourn the passing of our dear friend Napster, who was taken from us by the ruthless bastards who refuse to understand the true value of art.
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The Black Box: Carpe Diem

February 20, 2001 by Brendan Buhler

Today's bit of fancy-sounding wisdom is "Carpe diem," which means "seize the day" and is good advice for everyone except epileptics.
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Juvenile Justice: Court’s Decision Wisely Denies Lawyers Discretion to Try Youths as Adults (Staff Ed)

February 16, 2001 by Staff Editorial

Prop 21 has been criticized for its far-reaching powers, including a "wiretap" provision for suspected gang members - potentially breaching the 4th Amendment.The measure came under heavy fir...
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When TV Goes Bad: Reality Shows Push Outer Limits

February 16, 2001 by Steven Ruszczycky

As his last wish, Timothy McVeigh asked for his execution to be televised nationwide. The request was rejected, but you know there was some suit (read: Fox's Rupert Murdoch) in Hollywood drooling over...
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Alternative Energy Could Fix Our Current Crisis

February 16, 2001 by Ariana Katovich

In my opinion, the energy crisis lies within the fact that we, as Americans, are addicted to energy but refuse to take viable energy alternatives, such as solar, wind, hemp (gasp!), and methanol serio...
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Funding for Student Organizations Must Be Impartial

February 15, 2001 by Mel Fabi

The Supreme Court's decision in the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System v. Southworth - that student money must be allocated regardless of a group's viewpoint - should not, and must...
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