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Party On, Gauchos! (No, Seriously…Party On)

August 28, 2013 by Charlotte Rushforth

Fourth-year communications major Charlotte Rushforth calls on the Princeton Review to reconsider its placement of UCSB on the list of top party schools.
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The Ins and Outs of UCSB

August 28, 2013 by Opinion Editor

Dorms A good rule to live by: Don’t do your neighbors! There are literally thousands of people at this school who you can have whatever sort of freaky interactions you want with. The only people you...
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The Freshman Fifteen(s): How to Conquer UCSB, from Classroom to Keg Stand

August 26, 2013 by Opinion Editor

The Daily Nexus staff rounded up some essential tips for surviving your freshman year from academics to partying.
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Some Things are Better Left in the Bedroom

August 7, 2013 by Hayley E.

A new app called Lulu allows women to anonymously rate and investigate any male friend or partner with nothing but a few clicks; potentially building or destroying a man’s reputation from behind a k...
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Letter from the Editor: Practicing the Art of Peaceful Protests

July 17, 2013 by Allyson Campion and Emile Nelson

In the past six weeks, the Supreme Court struck down California’s ban on gay marriage, Texas passed a law which will severely restrict a woman’s right to an abortion, George Zimmerman walked free ...
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The Hurdles to Jump Before You Hump

June 26, 2013 by Haley K.

The standards that girls and guys hold each other to are very different when it comes to evaluating the attractiveness of a potential partner. Traditionally, women are expected to be groomed, cleaned,...
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Farewell from Opinion: L & T Sign Off

June 6, 2013 by Tiare Hoegerman and Liv Cvitanic

When I first took my graduation gown out of its packaging, I nearly cried. I am not wearing that. No way. No. Never. ‘If you put that thing on,’ my inner voice-over warned, ‘the bubble wi...
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Letter to the Editor: The Cocaine Problem

May 31, 2013 by Janet Ornelas

I graduated in 2011 from this wonderful school of ours with four years’ worth of great memories and friends. I can honestly say that my time at UCSB was the happiest four years of my life. About a m...
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Study Tips from Highway Nirvana

May 31, 2013 by Ben Moss

The last weekend before dead week is an academically serious one, though not an Adderall-fueled study binge like the two weeks to follow. This year, Memorial Day weekend was a gentle, deliberate windu...
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Letter to the Editor: Response to 5/29/13 Wednesday Hump

May 31, 2013 by Dylan D.

As a man in Isla Vista, I ask “what is wrong with a little experience?” Am I the only one turned off by virgins? Am I the only one who wants satisfaction without having to give a seminar on oral p...
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Politically Incorrect: Time for a Change

May 30, 2013 by Mark Strong

You’re going to die. I know that’s not the most chipper salutation. It’s not exactly a “Good morning!” or a “Happy Thursday!”, but as the school year (and this column) winds down to a cl...
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Ask an Atheist: Why Don’t You Just Call Yourself an Agnostic?

May 29, 2013 by Jay Grafft and Travis Vail

When I engage in a philosophical or religious conversation with some of my peers, a common phrase reiterated is, “Oh, I’m not an atheist; I’m an agnostic.” Though it may appear insignificant, ...
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Humpin’ for the First Time: The Ins and Outs of Virginity

May 29, 2013 by Hayley E.

In an age where pornography is just a few clicks away, shampoo commercials are practically orgasmic and private areas can be bejeweled, one might consider the concept of “chastity” to be a thing o...
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Luhrmann’s Gatsby: Give It a Chance, Old Sport

May 28, 2013 by Nika Burnett

I’m not sure if one can be addicted to literature, or to the abstract theories and opinions of said works, but if so, I’m in need of a support group and a 12-step plan. I could give you a full run...
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Right-Side Columnist Bids UCSB Farewell

May 28, 2013 by Jeffrey Robin

I’ll be perfectly honest — UCSB wasn’t my first choice, by far. I came out of high school the preppy, sarcastic valedictorian of a sleepy suburb no one’s heard of. Despite receiving the Regent...
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