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February 4, 2016

An Ode to Sands

By Nik Frey

It’s not yet sunrise but my coffee is brewing, stoked for what’s coming, can’t wait to start cruising. “Goin’ to class?” my awakened roommate asks. “Hell no,” says I, “El Niño is here, screw Shakespear...

January 26, 2016

UCSB Arts & Lectures: If You’re Not Going, You’re Missing Out

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey makes it clear UCSB's Arts & Lectures series is not something you want to ignore.

January 14, 2016

Uncle Sam and Saudi Arabia: The Most Awkward BFF’s Ever

By Nik Frey

In the wonderful world of friendship, there exist many fun categories. We have our really “good friends” (bless their hearts), our “longtime friends” (the ones you’ve known for years but only see occasionally),...

October 29, 2015

Excursion Club: Less Blackout, More Stoke

By Nik Frey

If you’ve ever decided to grab a (insert your watercraft of choice) and paddle out at Sands Beach off Isla Vista, you may have noticed something unique that doesn’t exist on most other California beaches. Can you gue...

October 6, 2015

If You Can’t Skate, Don’t

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey has something to say to everyone on campus who doesn't know what they're doing on a skateboard.

June 25, 2015

Boko Haram: Why We Should Care About the Islamic State in Africa

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey analyzes the (lack of) response to Boko Haram in recent American media coverage

January 16, 2015

Voluntourism: Great for Instagram, Not so Great for Africa

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey explains why Voluntourism may be doing more damage than it is good.

December 3, 2014

Reflections from Africa

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey shares his recollections of traveling in South Africa

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The signs as coming-of-age films

Aries

March 21 - April 19

"Holes"

Taurus

April 20 - May 20

"The Sandlot"

Gemini

May 21 - June 20

"Goodwill Hunting"

Cancer

June 21 - July 22

"How to Train Your Dragon"

Leo

July 23 - August 22

"Dead Poets Society"

Virgo

August 23 - September 22

"The Karate Kid"

Libra

September 23 - October 22

"Ladybird"

Scorpio

October 23 - November 21

"Perks of Being a Wallflower"

Sagittarius

November 22 - December 21

"The Edge of Seventeen"

Capricorn

December 22 - January 19

"Up"

Aquarius

January 20 - February 18

"Mid90s"

Pisces

February 19 - March 20

"Little Women"