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Reunited

March 6, 2002 by Staff

Nothing like the occasional encounter with an old Res Hall neighbor to make one feel old and insensitive. People who were your best friends.
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The PC Path to Better Sex, Bigger Orgasms

March 6, 2002 by Sarah Kent

"Exercise" is not usually a word that is part of my vocabulary. The big "E" - not the drug - seems almost to be an obsession in our tiny community of beautiful people.
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A Real-Life Tale of a True Isla Vista Hero

March 6, 2002 by Harry D. Rowland

Oh, are we sadly mistaken. The story behind the picture behind the feature photo "Nothing to See Here Folks," (Daily Nexus, March 4):
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Pilot to Bombardier

March 4, 2002 by Staff

I have seen many pets accompany their owners on campus: dogs, cats, ferrets and the occasional iguana. All of these animals have one thing in common: They are easily tethered to one's wrist and have b...
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Weather: Political Tool

March 4, 2002 by Staff

Today you must do your patriotic duty and vote candidates into political offices you vaguely understand.
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Daily Nexus Election Endorsements: Ugo “Butch” Arnoldi, Sheriff-Coroner

March 4, 2002 by Staff

Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi does not bullshit anyone. Arnoldi isn't much of a politician, but he's one heck of a cop. The Daily Nexus strongly endorses Ugo Peter "Butch" Arnoldi for Sheriff-Coroner.
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Come to Life & Vote

March 4, 2002 by Staff

There's an anecdote, possibly fictitious, about voting in Texas. Lyndon Johnson lost his first race for congress and heard that his opponent had put dead people on the rolls. When the next election ro...
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Nexus Wrongly Criticized Homeless Needs, Advocate

March 4, 2002 by Chris Omer

I can gently take getting bashed by the Nexus because I'm not the only one in town who bears the brunt of criticism.
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Daily Nexus Election Endorsements: Larry Herrera, Clerk-Recorder-Assessor

March 4, 2002 by Staff

By far the most important duty of the clerk-recorder-assessor's office is making sure every vote is counted and that as many people as possible vote - Larry Herrera is the most qualified candidate for...
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Living Without Vowels: Is a Ph.D Worth the Trouble of Going Down on Your Knees?

March 4, 2002 by Steven Ruszczycky

Ah, week nine, how I love thee. With you comes the deluge of final papers, homework assignments and late nights filled with caffeine and frantic reading, trying to catch up with the syllabus the profe...
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California Proposition Endorsements: March 5, 2002

March 4, 2002 by Staff

The Nexus endorsements are intended to serve as a guide for the readership. Individuals are strongly encouraged to seek further information and come to a decision on their own.
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Shelters Can Best Provide for People On the Streets

March 4, 2002 by Alex Small

Isla Vistans campaigning to let the homeless sleep in the park mean well, but they should aim higher than the right to sleep outside.
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No Veggie Burgers

March 1, 2002 by Staff

Rich people have the best parties. Sometimes they need help, though, which is where we come in. This Saturday, the Daily Nexus is pleased to announce the first annual Billionaire Beach Blanket Babylon...
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Making a Virgin’s Sacrifices

March 1, 2002 by Nadia Kashper

Sex, sex, sex! Well, no, not everybody ... There are still some virgins in college. They are out there lurking in the shadows, silently soaking up information while listening to those sex talks.
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The Trials and Tribulations of Renting an Apartment in Hell

March 1, 2002 by Jennifer Knaus

I'm not bitter. Frustrated, yes, but not bitter. Let this to be a warning to anyone at UCSB who is looking for housing: Don't let yourself get screwed by your property manager.
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