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Alumnus’ Open Letter to Current Students

October 7, 2014 by

UCSB Alumnus Isaac Villa addresses members of the UCSB and Isla Vista communities.
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Question Authority Returns

October 6, 2014 by

In his first entry since transitioning from Sergeant to Lieutenant in the UCPD, Lt. Mark Signa gives incoming and continuing students some advice and invites readers to "Question Authority."
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Letter From the Editor

October 5, 2014 by

Class of 2018: You’ve made it. Finally. After years of dragging your ass to class every day at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, after arduous hours sitting through the dreaded SAT test and after endles...
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Drug and Alcohol Myths: Fact or Fiction

October 2, 2014 by

Test your knowledge of popular myths about drug use with advice from Jennifer Taylor, a Counselor and Educator with the UCSB Alcohol & Drug Program.
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Changes at The Daily Nexus

October 2, 2014 by

A message from the Editors about the expansion of The Daily Nexus to primarily online content with a print edition on Thursdays.
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Dysfunctional Districts

October 2, 2014 by

Matthew Meyer explains the major problems with the process of drawing up congressional districts.
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Lean and Green: No Beef with Meatless Mondays

September 25, 2014 by

Now that meat-substitutes are more available and popular than ever, swapping animal flesh with healthy vegetarian options doesn't have to be a sacrifice. Eddie Garza explains how going meatless is the...
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A Tale of Two Cultures: Harassment Abroad and at Home

September 25, 2014 by

Risa Weber describes the differences between her experiences of harassment in Buenos Aires and in Isla Vista.
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Individualization to Avoid Criminalization

September 25, 2014 by

Opinion Co-Editor Suzanne Becker encourages increasingly diverse methods of law enforcement and public engagement after the failure of Santa Barbara's proposed gang injunction.
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Casual Sex – Not as Casual as You Think

August 27, 2014 by

Even in college sexcapades, there's a fine line between "casual" and commitment. R. Pengsta gives incoming Gauchos some expert advice on how to navigate open beds without breaking hearts.
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Respectful Disagreement: A Forgotten Art that You Need to Remember

August 27, 2014 by

As Opinion Editors, we encourage some bold discussion and mature, respectful disagreement. If your ideas command respect, consider whether a shouting-match or name-calling is really the best way to re...
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The Incomer’s Guide to UCSB

August 27, 2014 by

From dorm life to politics and partying, the Opinion co-editors lay out their best tips on how to navigate your first year at UCSB.
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Hangover Supplements: Quick Relief or Quackery?

August 12, 2014 by

Student Health dietitian Betsy Reynolds-Malear cautions against relying on hangover supplements to counteract a night of heavy drinking.
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The Problem With Combatting Homelessness Instead of Helping the Homeless

June 25, 2014 by

Opinion Co-Editor Suzanne Becker takes a deeper look at the problematic relationship that the city has with its homeless inhabitants.
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Money Over Matter: Contemplating the Question of Motivation

June 25, 2014 by

Opinion Co-Editor Emile Nelson explores a question of motivation through a controversial perspective.
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