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An Open Letter in Defense of Deltopia

An anonymous author explains why Deltopia represents more than just a party for the community.
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The Deltopia Disconnect

Columnist Ben Moss defends Isla Vista's right to celebrate Deltopia.
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Sucks to Suck … Until Today: A Gay Man’s Guide to Giving Good Oral

Matt Togni wants us all to redefine "sucking."
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Biting the Hand That Writes

An argument for introducing computers into the classroom.
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Area Man Makes Unfortunate Assumption*

After grossly overestimating his ability to attract women, a local man finds himself put out to sea.
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The Arbor, or: How I Learned to Stop Staring and Ignore it All

Why fighting fire with fire often just leaves you burnt.
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From the Office of the Sheriff

The Sheriff commends the students who helped deputies to control a near riot.
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Goodbye Winter, and Good Riddance

Winter Quarter was harsh, but with Deltopia on the horizon, Isla Vista needs to see this spring as its opportunity to blossom.
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Trigger Warnings at UCSB

In this Letter to the Editor, Bailey Loverin attempts to clarify certain misconceptions regarding UCSB's Trigger Warnings Resolution.
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Fortifying Isla Vista

Has Big Brother come to Isla Vista? Not quite, but ...
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America’s Longest, Dirtiest War

A documentary prompts some investigation into America's shady dealings in Afghanistan.
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Combatting Sexual Assualt: Taking the Next Step

Second-year Emily Potter praises the campus organizations that are fighting for real change.
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Selfishly Abusing Our of Freedom of Speech

Should certain on-campus protests come with trigger warnings? Second-year Delyla Mayers thinks so.
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Meningitis Vaccine: From a Survivor’s Point of View

This letter to the editor provides a survivor's perspective on the importance of the Meningitis shot.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

For a girl with intimacy issues, sometimes one-night stands are the way to go.
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