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The ABC’s of BAC

February 23, 2015 by

You can’t control a lot of things in your life, but you can control how your night goes if you choose to drink by becoming more aware of your BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration). At the UCSB Alcohol a...
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Infectious Interest

February 23, 2015 by

Why do we feel shame in talking about our greatest passions? Elena Salcido examines the contagious nature of sharing excitement, and why we are so hesitant to do so
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Girls in Justice

February 20, 2015 by

Jonathan Choi critically examines the prison industrial complex in a thought-provoking exhibit through UCSB Reads.
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Five Letters You Need to Know: IVCSD

February 19, 2015 by

Jonathan Abboud and Cameron Schunk outline reasons to support Isla Vista's self-governance
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The Angry Yak

February 18, 2015 by

Sabrina Hodjati explores the dark side of Yik Yak: the anonymous racism, misogyny, homophobia and more that we all try to pretend no longer exists.
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Overcoming the Mid-Quarter Melancholy

February 17, 2015 by

We all somehow get to this point. It’s the middle of the quarter, everyone is stressed about midterms and we all ask ourselves how we let procrastination get to this extreme. This is where we start ...
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All the Single Ladies (and Gentlemen)

February 13, 2015 by

February can be a depressing month for those of us out there without a valentine. Desperation for love has reached a new high, as can be seen by the increased frequency of Facebook posts advertising f...
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America’s Embarrassing Ally

February 12, 2015 by

Matthew Meyer explores the nature of the U.S.A's relationship with Saudi Arabia.
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In Defense of the Impractical Major

February 11, 2015 by

I can’t help but feel that I’ve been duped. For as far back as I can remember, I’ve been encouraged to pursue my passions and follow my dreams. I’ve been told that if I work hard and believe i...
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Coming Out Should Not Be Commodified

February 11, 2015 by

Ben Nguyen discusses the various ways in which LGBTQ experiences are exploited in popular media
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Scandalous Media

February 10, 2015 by

For a vast number of people today, the Internet is inevitable, a fact of the everyday. Billions around the world utilize this remarkable instrument, and social media is one particularly prominent attr...
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Holding Police Accountable: Know Your Rights

February 9, 2015 by

Following the lack of indictments in both the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases, there has been a much-needed discussion on police accountability in the United States. After speaking with several pe...
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Monty

February 6, 2015 by

Christopher Chen reflects on the cycle of inspiration, and creation
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It’s Just Marijuana

February 5, 2015 by

Dr. Feliciano gives some insight into the risks and rewards of smoking Marijuana.
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Fashionable and Freezing

February 4, 2015 by

Despite the disgustingly fantastic weather forecast for this week, we are undoubtedly in the mystical and evanescent season of “winter.” While the temperature during the day has been in the low to...
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