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Argument in the Office

Staff writer showdowns

February 14, 2019

Argument in the Office: Genuine Feminism, or Just for Profits?

By Hannah Jackson, Laurel Rinehart

Opinion Editors Hannah Jackson and Laurel Rinehart debate whether Urban Outfitters' line of sex products is a feminist accomplishment or a ploy for profit.

February 7, 2019

Argument in the Office: Tattoos in the Workplace

By Aryana Kamelian, Melanie Ziment

Aryana Kamelian and Melanie Ziment debate the value of tattoos in the workplace and whether or not employers should be able to discriminate against tattooed applicants.

January 31, 2019

Argument in the Office: The Merits of Read Receipts

By Ally McCulloch, Simon Ahrens

Opinion writers Ally McCulloch and Simon Ahrens face off on the societal value of read receipts.

October 18, 2018

Argument in the Office: Are Celebrities Obligated to ‘Speak Now’ On Politics?

By Laurel Rinehart, Harper Lambert

Opinion editors Laurel Rinehart and Harper Lambert discuss Taylor Swift's political Instagram post and debate the role of celebrities in civic discourse.

July 18, 2018

Argument in the Office: The Ethics of Infidelity

By Konrad Neithercutt, Aryana Kamelian

Is cheating an unforgivable violation or an understandable human error? Aryana Kamelian and Konrad Neithercutt present both sides of the story.

February 22, 2018

Argument in the Office: Should You Choose a Plant-Based Diet?

By Harper Lambert, Calista Liu

Opinion writers Harper Lambert and Calista Liu discuss the merits and drawbacks of adopting an entirely plant-based diet.

January 19, 2018

Argument in the Office: New Year New You? Or More of the Same?

By Ali Abouesh, Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart and Ali Abouesh debate the validity of the resolution trend at the dawn of this New Year.

November 30, 2017

Argument in the Office: Should Gauchos be Smoking Big Doinks?

By Laurel Rinehart, Ali Abouesh

Opinion editors Laurel Rinehart and Ali Abouesh debate the merits of marijuana usage in Isla Vista in light of its imminent legalization.

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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"

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"The Karate Kid"

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September 23 - October 22

"Ladybird"

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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"