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The Quirky Monster

Columnist Naomi Rea details her adventures at one of the quirkiest restaurants around.
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Rethinking Sexual Violence

Emily Potter explains why we need to address sexual assault in a new way.
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Funny Names Part II

Ben Moss explores the concept and practice of child-naming.
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Uncorked: The Truth About Wine

Columnist Jay Grafft explains his skepticism regarding wine culture.
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Defining ‘Me’

Skye Hart explores what it means to be a stand-out individual at UCSB.
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The Daily Nexus and Journalistic Ethics

In this op-ed, we clarify why we did not publish a student's editorial regarding allegations of sexual assault.
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Sucks to Suck Part Two: Going Down on the Cabbage Patch

…and for those of you who don’t know, that’s my favorite way to describe one sexual act that too many guys seem to overlook: cunnilingus. Now as a gay man, it should not surprise you that just t...
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UCSB: Truly a Cinderella Story

UCSB is still young, both in age and at heart.
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2014 Daily Nexus Candidate and Fee Endorsements

The Daily Nexus editorial staff reveals its candidate and fee endorsements for A.S. Elections.
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Catch the Wave: Voting Yes on SURF

A.S. President Jonathan Abboud defends the SURF fee.
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Isla Vista?

UCSB student Josh Plotke explains the most logical long-term solution to I.V.'s problems.
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A.S. Alums Vote ‘No’ on Withdrawing from USSA

Former Associated Students officials urge the current Senate to vote down a measure that would disassociate A.S. from the United States Student Association.
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Fracking? Let’s Just Forget About It

Dr. Catherine Gautier, professor emerita, explains why the future of the planet hinges on a necessary transition to cleaner sources of energy.
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Three Keys for Lock-In Fee Voting

Ben Moss explains his process for voting in A.S. elections.
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“Checkmate,” Checkpoints

Matthew Meyer explains why DUI checkpoints should be a thing of the past.
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