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Identity Crisis: The Confusions of Being an Iranian-American Woman

February 9, 2016 by Leilani Leila Riahi

Leilani Riahi addresses her different identities as an Iranian-American woman.
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To Be or Not to Be… Vegan?

February 8, 2016 by Allie Lebos

Whether you go vegan or not, it's time to become educated on what it means to eat meat.
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Male Fragility at UCSB: A Response to ‘The Failure in Feminist Studies’

February 5, 2016 by Kevin Tang

Please note that my response has no connection to any of the departments that I address in this article; this is only a response to the piece posted earlier in the Daily Nexus. The feminist studies de...
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Stalking: A Public Health Issue

February 5, 2016 by Sasha Coles

How can things like “Facebook stalking,” sending compliments to someone via text or showing up to someone’s apartment unannounced be harmful? It is important to recognize that if that interest i...
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Don’t Throw Away That IPA

February 4, 2016 by Amanda Quick

Amanda Quick gives some background on the divisive appeal of IPA's, and encourages drinking readers to embrace the robust ale.
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Don’t Ask Me About my Trip, Ask Me About My Life

February 3, 2016 by Char Sheehan

What is it really like returning from studying abroad? Char Sheehan shares her experience.
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Polarizing Politics and the Presidential Race

February 2, 2016 by Annie Milburn

Annie Milburn places the UK and the U.S. side by side and gives an analysis of the remainder of the presidential race.
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The Failure in Feminist Studies

February 1, 2016 by Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield argues that the Department of Feminist Studies pushes an ideological agenda incompatible with scientific objectivity.
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BDSM: Keep It Mutual

January 28, 2016 by Sebastianne Kent

I heard my friend’s story and was absolutely appalled. It almost brought tears to my eyes, and it wasn’t just because she’d been hurt and humiliated, but overwhelmingly because she didn’t thin...
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What’s Really Wrong With the Ratio at Parties

January 28, 2016 by Sabine Hrkalovich

Sabine Hrkalovich analyzes the troubling dynamics of gender ratios
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Vaginal Openings Into Ourselves: Why Our Sexuality is a Revolution

January 27, 2016 by UCSB's Women's Ensemble Theater Troupe

UCSB's Women's Theater Troupe shares their individual sexualities for a common cause.
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UCSB Arts & Lectures: If You’re Not Going, You’re Missing Out

January 26, 2016 by Nik Frey

Nik Frey makes it clear UCSB's Arts & Lectures series is not something you want to ignore.
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On The White Student Union

January 25, 2016 by Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne describes why the "White Student Union" Facebook page perpetuates and embodies supremacist ideology that is seriously concerning, no matter how seriously intended.
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