Issue: August 25, 2005
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Jeremy’s pills
OxyContin abuse is nothing new in the United States. But in California, many believe a prescription-drug epidemic is still getting started, especially among teenagers and young adults.
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So long, Poverty Palace
Building restoration brings end of era for community of do-gooders.
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The voles are coming!
Regarding the great meadow-mouse boom of 2005 and its grisly remainder.
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Hush money
R.H. Phillips paid $180,000 to make some “troublesome women” just go away.
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Generation Oxy
Rush Limbaugh made us aware of Oxy abuse, but lately it’s young people who seem most in danger of becoming addicted to prescription drugs.
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Letters for August 25, 2005
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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A big, clueless Boy Scout
For Bush, it’s all one big jamboree.
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Service stories
Lisa Daniels wants future generations to know about minority veterans’ experiences in the military.
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Cindy’s question
Cindy Sheehan deserves a chance to talk things over with President Bush.
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Wasted away in Sacramento
Our current way of living is unsustainable. It’s time for Californians to change.
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Never can say goodbye
How can you break up with someone nicely? Let’s ask Joey!
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Benny Hill goes to war
War Reporting for Cowards is funny but ultimately disingenuous.
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Anchor man
Larry King takes a break from broadcasting to help raise funds for the UC Davis Cancer Center.
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The Devil’s Teeth
Swimming with sharks in the Farallon Islands.
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The Museum of Bad Album Covers
It doesn’t get any worse than this.
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All talk, no action
The Playboy Golf Scramble VIP Players’ Party promised Playboy bunnies, but there was nary a cottontail in sight.
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House of cards
Playing cards makes for thrilling theater—who knew?
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Emphasis on ‘lounge’
If pillows are an essential part of your dining experience, Kasbah Lounge is your restaurant.
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Move over, Tesla!
If your band is really so DIY, why not write your own music feature?
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Chatty at the Delta
N. Lannon’s recent Davis performance was less interesting than the small talk at my table.
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You’re motoring
A weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene.
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Willful children
Terry Gilliam and his troubles return to the big screen.
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Unfaithfully Yours
Preston Sturges’ musical humility lesson, now on DVD.
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Getting the job done
Sac State’s career expert says it’s never too early to think about what you want to be when you grow up.
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Something to gain
Give in to fat, calories and inertia, and the Freshman 15 could weigh you down.
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Is there life before 21?
Surviving Sacramento nightlife without a license to imbibe.
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Fashion sense
Get the lowdown on what styles Sacto co-eds are wearing.
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Been there, done that
Veteran Sac State students reveal their secrets for finding love, killer pizza and $10 ties.
This article was published on 08.25.05