Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Signals Hope for a Country Renaissance

Riley Burke reflects on the resurgence of country music and what caused it.
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U-Mail: Isla Vista Won’t Stop Staring

Riley Burke noticed that people in Isla Vista like to stare at each other... lovingly, we hope.
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“I want to tell you a Sacramento story”

Riley Burke reflects on growing up in Sacramento and her layered connection with Joan Didion.
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AITO: The Quarter System

The age-old question.
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U-Mail: Blacking out

Riley Burke tries to remember remembering.
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Kardashian Kontradictions and the business of self-commodification

Riley Burke delves into the self-commodification of the Kardashians and the accompanying effects.
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Stories from Storke: Valentine’s Day

In honor of Valentine's day, the staff writers of Opinion share some of their worst romantic encounters.
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Not so seamless: transferring as a nontraditional transfer

Riley Burke leads us through the transfer student process, bureaucratic red tape and all.
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