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Asian Americans Should Not Be Silenced

April 14, 2021 by Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell calls for loud and unabashed activism in the aftermath of recent attacks targeting members of the Asian American community.
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Your Performative Activism is Showing Again

April 9, 2021 by Syd Haupt

Sydney Haupt discusses the recent attacks again Asian Americans in Atlanta and performative activism on social media.
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Why We Should Split the Bill

April 8, 2021 by Eric Heilmann

Eric Heilmann makes the case for men and women splitting the bill.
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Why You Should Work on Campus

April 7, 2021 by Lindsey Terra

Lindsey Terra discusses the UCSB IT internship and why you should want to work on campus.
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An Ugly Past Revived

April 6, 2021 by Kiana Perez-Granados

Kiana Perez-Granados urges the younger generations to fight against the colonial racist attitudes that have survived through our history.
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Haiyaa — Uncle Roger Is Pretty Funny

April 3, 2021 by Christine Tu

Christine Tu explores the Youtube content of Mr. Roger and his unwavering support for MSG.
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Is Entertainment More Important Than Science?

April 1, 2021 by Athina Mihalopoulos

Athina Mihalopoulos analyses the vastly different treatment of mainstream celebrities versus that of scientists by society.
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Quitting in the Final Hour Isn’t Noble

March 24, 2021 by Kenneth Moody

Kenneth Moody argues that quitting in the final moments, as some Trump administration members did, is not noble.
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The Trump Era Is Not Over

March 22, 2021 by Nicholas Liu

Nicholas Liu discusses how Trump and his ideas might continue to be a part of the American political landscape - despite him not being president.
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Let’s Talk About Sex… Ed And Why It Should Be Federally Mandated

March 20, 2021 by Mikayla Buhbe

Mikayla Buhbe talks about why we should have federally mandated sexual education in this country.
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Argument in the Office: Is “Attack on Titan” Worth the Hype?

March 18, 2021 by Christine Tu and Hayson Tasher

Staff writers Christine Tu and Hayson Tasher duke it out over the merits of the tv show "Attack on Titan."
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Violence Breeds Violence: How Rhetoric and Coverage Reveal Similarities Between US and Myanmar

March 16, 2021 by Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Toni Shindler-Ruberg talks about the coup in Myanmar and its similarities to the American Capitol Attack.
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Friend or Foe: Parent Edition

March 10, 2021 by Kiana Perez-Granados

Kiana Perez-Granados unpacks the harmful consequences of strict parenting, urging parents to instead encourage independence and agency in their children.
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The Struggles of Applying to Law School During a Pandemic

March 9, 2021 by Surya Swaroop

Surya Swaroop details her unique experience with pandemic-era law school applications, unpacking the inevitable numbness from reliance on outdated ranking systems.
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