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Why We Should All Read All the Time

Alyssa Evans explains why reading will make you harder... better... stronger and ... faster.
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To Rebound or Not to Rebound

Brenna Dilger explains why, although tempting, rebound sex might not be worth it.
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Staying Healthy the Easy Way

Here are some practical ways you can stay healthy this quarter and avoid lost time spent recovering from illnesses. All of these things really do affect your body’s ability to fight off any infectio...
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The Real Challenges and Real Worth of College Life

Sabrina Hodjati explains why it's worth it to go through the pain of adjusting to college life.
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Music and Midterms

I listen to a lot of music these days and I mean a lot. And, as any of my friends will tell you, I’m more than happy to give out recommendations on who to listen to — a new artist, a freshly relea...
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In Support of the A.S. Legal Resource Center Fee Increase Initiative

Robin unander explains why you should vote "yes" on the Legal Resource Center Fee Increase Initiative.
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Sit-Down Restaurants are a Chore

Ben Nguyen relates the hassles of going out to eat
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BYOTP (Bring Your Own Toilet Paper): Reviewing Restrooms in IV

Between strange-smelling stalls and sinks actually stocked with some type of soap, Risa Weber does a public service by reviewing the restrooms of IV.
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The Environmental Argument Against Measure P

Department of Economics Lecturer Lanny Ebenstein wants readers to consider the environmental impact of Measure P, which he predicts will have detrimental consequences.
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Upward Bound: Teaching the Way Forward

Elvin Flores describes the benefits of building a strong community of Latino educators and advocates to support rising generations of students.
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Promote Direct Relief, Not Paranoia

A student shares his personal experience with the ebola crisis, including insights gained from witnessing the response of the U.S. public to this global threat.
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It’s On Us: Making This Halloween a Safe One

Emily Potter gives you some tips on looking out for yourself and your peers this Halloween.
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The UCSB Halloween How-to: An officer’s tips for surviving the weekend

Lieutenant Mark Signa gives you the tips you need to navigate Isla Vista this Halloween.
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Happily Humping on Halloween

Matt Togni gives you some tips on how to have a hump-filled Halloween.
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Misinformation Contagion

George Kalinkin asks students to educate themselves about the real risk of catching ebola.
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