A.S. Election Senator Questionnaire

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Midnight Sun’s endless run

May 14, 2026 by

A video of a bride dancing on her wedding day to “Midnight Sun” by Zara Larsson landed on my TikTok For You Page the other day. She was hitting every beat of the dance choreography for the popular...
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What we keep wearing: Slouchy bags

May 14, 2026 by

Oversized suede totes swing against baggy jeans on the way to class. Slouchy leather handbags collapse into themselves under lecture hall seats. Someone digs through a massive bag during section, some...
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The grass is always greener: Feeling lonely when single, and trapped when coupled

May 14, 2026 by

“I’ve been craving freedom,” my taken friend told me over an overpriced Cajé smoothie the other day. I was surprised to hear this, considering her relationship seems somewhat ideal. How could s...
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Beyond the algorithm: Why Bruce Springsteen is more than a song on TikTok

May 7, 2026 by

The sun was shining through the windows as I looked out at the passing landscape on the train to Los Angeles. I put my headphones on and played Johnny Cash. There is something specific about the combi...
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What we keep wearing: Athleisure

May 7, 2026 by

On any given day, campus is full of matching workout sets, oversized hoodies, leggings paired with slicked-back buns and sneakers that look like they’ve never touched a treadmill. Someone walks into...
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Hedonism, humiliation, Hinge: How dating apps have ruined connections

May 7, 2026 by

Match.com, eharmony, OkCupid, Bumble, Tinder and now, the fan-favorite, Hinge. These offer the exact opposite of the experience that I had with Dublin’s guy: People present the most curated and lika...
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How to have California King-level sex on a Twin XL

April 30, 2026 by

Any true lover of sex knows that the location matters not. The bed, the couch, the ZBT bathroom — the world truly is your oyster (or your clam, I should say). 
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Bring back UNC-tions

April 30, 2026 by

The Isla Vista music scene is nothing but consistent. You walk down the block and you're bound to hear house music, rap music, “2010” throwbacks, surf rock, reggae or country music. No matter wher...
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What we keep wearing: Capris

April 30, 2026 by

There are few clothing items more capable of starting an argument than capri pants.
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Making your porn history public? The problems with men’s Instagram “following” list

April 23, 2026 by

It has become almost a rite of passage in any talking stage to do the dreaded stalk: who your current infatuation is following on Instagram. After many failed talking stages and first dates, I feel as...
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What we keep wearing: Mixed metals

April 23, 2026 by

I’ve always been a silver girl. There was never really a debate about it. Silver felt cooler and cleaner — like it belonged to me. Gold always seemed a little too warm, like it required a happier ...
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Empowering or desperate? Isla Vistans on: women approaching men

April 16, 2026 by

“Holy shit, you’re bold!” my friend proclaimed after I told her about one of my recent escapades. I had been imbibing at a local bar for a few hours and enjoying the view of a particularly attr...
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What we keep wearing: Festival fashion

April 16, 2026 by

Flowy skirts trailing across bike paths. Crochet tops paired with low-rise jeans and worn-in leather belts. Layered gold necklaces and beaded chokers catching the sun between classes. Someone walks pa...
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What we keep wearing: All black

April 9, 2026 by

Lately, it feels like half of our campus is wearing the same thing. Not the same outfit, exactly, but the same color. Black hoodies in lecture halls. Black slacks in discussion sections. Black tank t...
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A condom is worth 1,000 words: What a man’s preferred rubber says about him

April 9, 2026 by

Condoms: they come in all shapes, sizes, colors, textures and flavors. Pre-lubricated, ribbed, banana-flavored, extra long — most importantly, they are necessary to any sexual activity involving a p...
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