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A Spooky Story for Halloween 2020

October 31, 2020 by

Maya Salem is out to spook us this Halloween all with an oddly familiar scary story.
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From Cobwebs to Commentary: Horror Films Have More To Offer Than You Think

October 31, 2020 by

Mikayla Buhbe finally gives the horror genre the recognition it deserves as she cites its recent success in making pertinent social commentary.
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Is Free Candy Worth Possibly Getting COVID-19?

October 30, 2020 by

Christine Tu unpacks the harsh reality of Halloween amidst a pandemic and offers some hygienic, safe alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating.
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The Case Against Amy Coney Barrett

October 29, 2020 by

Sophia Lovell discusses the possible implications of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy coney Barrett.
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The American People Lost in the Presidential Debates

October 27, 2020 by

Marisol Cruz talks about this year's presidential debates and explains why the American people were the biggest loser.
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Ask AJ: Trader Joe’s Hauls for Trader Hoes

October 27, 2020 by

AJ gives you the scoop on the best snacks, sweets and seasonings Trader Joe's has to offer along with a strong endorsement to get your ass out of bed this week.
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Introducing the Diversity Task Force

October 24, 2020 by

A group of 15 editorial staff members, including the editor in chief and the managing editor, formed a Diversity Task Force which began meeting weekly in June.
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Argument in the Office: Traveling with Coronavirus — 2020’s Heaviest Carry-on

October 22, 2020 by and

Nathaniel Ramirez and Megan Ramsey discuss whether you should go traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Generation Meme: How Humor Shapes Our History

October 20, 2020 by

Yuriko Chavez discusses humor as a coping mechanism during the coronavirus pandemic.
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A Closer Look at America’s Caste System

October 15, 2020 by

Surya Swaroop discusses her own experiences with caste systems and imparts that all caste systems should be dismantled.
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Prop 22 and the Tech Industry’s Continued Exploitation of Gig Workers

October 13, 2020 by

Katie Caracciolo implores readers to vote no on Prop 22 this November.
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Why You Should Vote Yes on Prop 16

October 11, 2020 by

UCSB Know Your Props provides a comprehensive deep dive into Proposition 16 and explores why voting in favor of it ultimately supports racial justice.
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Pointing Fingers At Faith: Being Religious In a World Run By COVID-19

October 6, 2020 by

Kiana Perez-Granados reflects on the challenges of staying religiously connected while being required to stay socially-distanced.
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Fear Demagoguery, Not Judges

October 2, 2020 by

Nathan Lee presents warns against the dangers of demagoguery that seek to exploit the judicial branch.
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Argument in the Office: Characters Are Only as Real as Their Flaws — And How They Choose To Address Them

September 30, 2020 by and

Emily Kocis and Atmika Iyer discuss whether their favorite fictional characters' flaws are ultimately what make them lovably relatable or instead set a dangerous standard.
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