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Nicotine Questions: Answered

The Docs explain the dangers of nicotine use and the reasons behind its UC-wide ban.
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Bipartisan? B.S.

Why the U.S. needs to start thinking outside the box when it comes to our two-party system.
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Paper Towels? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Paper Towels!

The co-chairs of UCSB's Zero Waste Committee defend Housing's Paper Towel Free project.
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Sochi Olympics: Going for the Green

Columnist Mario Vasquez explains why the Olympics are no longer the pinnacle of morality that they once were.
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Mending Sexual Mishaps

Sam the Oracle is back with answers to all of your sex-related questions.
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The President is Not Always to Blame

Columnist Jay Grafft explains why it is misleading to think of the president as the most powerful person in the world.
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Fighting and the Boundaries of Self Defense

Sgt. Signa explains why fighting is never a good call and why claiming self defense is not always enough.
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The Limits of “Traditional” News

Ben Moss wants his news to be a bit more exciting.
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Feminism and Self-Loathing in Las Vegas

Naomi Rea wonders if she's really being the best feminist she can be.
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Hand Towels? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Hand Towels!

Why we should throw in the towel on the RHA's new plan to reduce waste.
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Women Do Not Heart Huckabee

The GOP claims they're the "women's party" ... what the Huck?
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It’s Going Down, I’m Yelling “Tinder!”

Matt Togni explains why dating applications are good for more than just random hookups.
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The UC Schedule Changes: It’s About Time

A.S. Off-Campus Senator Arezu Hashemi is glad that the UC system is finally giving proper consideration to Jewish holidays .
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“Mass Shooting” A Term Thrown Around Too Casually*

Mathew Javidi offers a satirical view of America's desensitization towards gun-related violence.
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The Diamond Problem

Jay Grafft explains why diamonds seem much less beautiful after you think about where they come from.
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