Dealing with Dysfunction: How to Beat the Holiday Blues

Assistant Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson shares her advice on making the most of the holidays outside of the traditional family dynamic.
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I Am Not America’s Spokesperson

While studying abroad in London, Hannah Jackson explores the difficulties of being asked to speak for her entire country.
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Now That’s What I Call Stress Eating!

While some may turn to compulsively smoking stogies or crying in the library’s egg chairs during stressful times, freshman Daniel Diaz has taken up a record-breaking stress eating habit.
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CALPIRG Trains New Recruits To Smell Weakness

Worried that their relentless tabling tactics and guilt-tripping lacked effectiveness, the Santa Barbara chapter of the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) has announced a new method o...
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FT Couple Tries Long Distance Relationship

While the distance between North and South towers may feel like an eternity, the couple has found a way to make it work.
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How to Party in Isla Vista

As a seasoned I.V. resident and partygoer, allow me to impart some of my wisdom upon you...
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In Review: Be the Cowboy by Mitski

With so much available content about relationships and all that comes with them, Mitski still finds a way to offer a refreshing take.
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Jew-ish: The Gray Area of Being a Modern Jew

Hannah Jackson reflects on her experiences to explore the religious, cultural and ethnic nuances involved in identifying as Jewish in America today.
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Just Some of the Terrible Things That Could Happen During Freshman Year

Are you worried about all of the potentially horrible things that could happen to you your freshman year? Well you should be. Disaster lurks around every corner, so be prepared for any of the followin...
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Vote Like Your Life Depends On it

At a time when civic participation is especially critical, casting your ballot is an essential step to ensure your voice is heard.
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Style Watch: JORTS

We sent reporter Hannah Jackson deep into Eastern Europe to forecast the hottest trends, soon to be coming our way: JORTS.
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10 Things You Can Buy Now That Tuition is $60 Cheaper

Now that your tuition is lowered by $60, here's what you can buy with all that extra cash! Thanks, UC Regents!
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Local Woman Already Bored Shitless

Just a few weeks into the most highly-anticipated season of the year, area woman Crissy Anderson is already bored shitless.
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Two Down, Two to Go: Reflections From the Halfway Mark

As her sophomore year comes to a close, Assistant Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson reflects on her UCSB experience thus far.
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Why Am I the Only Person Who Cannot Find a Cocaine???

Well everyone, it’s happened again. I could not find a single cocaine to purchase this Saturday night.
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