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Big Brother and Black Boxes: Uncovering Human Bias in Automated Inventions

May 19, 2022 by

Melody Chen investigates the unforeseen, and often unnoticed, human biases that have wormed their way into today's AI.
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A Case Study for the Ages: Passion v. Profit

May 19, 2022 by

Amitha Bhat explores the painful importance of weighing one's desire for passion and profit.
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Considering Roe v. Wade: What It Really Means To Carry a Baby to Term

May 12, 2022 by

Zoha Malik takes a critical look at how restrictive reproductive rights may compound the pre-existing consequences pregnancy has on physical and mental health.
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No, I’m Not Mad At You.

May 5, 2022 by

Talia Smith examines the gendered emotional expression of exclamation points (or lack thereof).
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The Disproportionate Impact of the Pandemic on Migrant Essential Workers in California

April 28, 2022 by

A research team at the UCSB Center for Publicly Engaged Scholarship breaks down four things you need to know about being a migrant essential worker in California during the pandemic.
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Signing Off On Deaf History Month

April 21, 2022 by

Reese Coblentz reflects on the importance of Deaf History Month and the major milestones it celebrates.
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Can College Students Be Healthy in Isla Vista?

April 18, 2022 by

Athina Mihalopoulos considers some forms of healthy eating here in Isla Vista.
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Taking a Mental Breather With Music

April 14, 2022 by

Michelle Shteynberg mulls over the effects of music on mental health.
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Vacation: Proceed With Caution

April 7, 2022 by

Reese Coblentz encourages conscious travel amid ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines.
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I Have a Digital Bridge To Sell You

April 7, 2022 by

Blake McQuilkin discusses the newest nonsense to grace our digital landscape: NFTs.
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New Year, New Habits … Or Not.

March 31, 2022 by

Samantha Lopez reflects on the difficulties of maintaining resolutions nearly four months after the start of the new year.
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Turn Down Your Speakers, It’s Time to Start Listening for the Snowy Plovers

March 31, 2022 by

Lola Watts reflects on the beauty of Santa Barbara's often overlooked natural environment.
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What You Can Do to Help the People in Ukraine

March 29, 2022 by

Reese Coblentz outlines ways to support the people of Ukraine.
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A Personal Crisis Across the World: Ukraine’s Fight

March 19, 2022 by

Michelle Shteynberg reflects on the crisis in Ukraine through a personal lens.
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Graduate Students Deserve Better Dental Care, and Resources Other Than Student Groups

March 10, 2022 by and

Janna Haider and Jamiee Cook unpack the importance of dental care for graduate student employees and the apparent lack of support from the University of California in ensuring its provision.
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