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Riley Burke reflects on the resurgence of country music and what caused it.

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Riley Burke noticed that people in Isla Vista like to stare at each other... lovingly, we hope.

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Riley Burke reflects on growing up in Sacramento and her layered connection with Joan Didion.

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The age-old question.

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Riley Burke tries to remember remembering.

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Riley Burke delves into the self-commodification of the Kardashians and the accompanying effects.

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In honor of Valentine's day, the staff writers of Opinion share some of their worst romantic encounters.

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

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