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A Less-Than-Sweet Sixteen Years with Lois Capps

April 29, 2014 by

Austin Yack explains why a recent scandal shows that now, more than ever, is the time to vote Lois Capps out of office.
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‘What Side Of History Will You Be On?’: A Closer Look at the Dialogue Surrounding Divestment

April 28, 2014 by

Katlen Abu Ata explains why she believes that we must exercise our right to open dialogue in order to best protect those who are not afforded the same privileges.
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The Quirky Monster

April 25, 2014 by

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

April 25, 2014 by

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

April 25, 2014 by

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

April 24, 2014 by

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

April 24, 2014 by

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

April 23, 2014 by and

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

April 23, 2014 by

…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

April 22, 2014 by

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

April 21, 2014 by

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

April 21, 2014 by

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

April 21, 2014 by

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

April 21, 2014 by

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

April 21, 2014 by

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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