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Libraries Are an Invaluable Resource, and They Should Be Protected and Prioritized

November 4, 2021 by

Kareena Dhillon unpacks the trove of resources that libraries offer, establishing them as an invaluable public resource.
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Spooky Stories from the Staff

October 28, 2021 by

The Opinion Staff share their best spooky stories in honor of Halloween.
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Ask AJ: Halloween Horrors

October 21, 2021 by

AJ answers all your pressing questions about Halloween festivities and dealing with midterm stress.
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Siri and Shopping Carts

October 21, 2021 by

Toni Shindler-Ruberg unpacks the trend of gendered artificial intelligence and its implications of automatically conflating femininity with servitude.
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The Troubling Commodification and Appropriation of Spirituality

October 14, 2021 by

Maggie Modovsky explores the troubling commodification and appropriation of spirituality as a trend.
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Argument in the Office: Booster or Bust

October 7, 2021 by and

Emily Kocis and Toni Shindler-Ruberg debate the nuances and priorities surrounding vaccine booster shots.
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Ask AJ: Barely Functional Fall

October 7, 2021 by

AJ breaks down some fall fallacies.
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Killing the “Final Girl”

October 7, 2021 by

Katie Caracciolo explores the "Final Girl" trope in horror movies, delving into the past and recent representation of women in the genre.
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Editorial: Why Was UCSB Severely Ill-Equipped for its Return to In-Person Instruction?

October 4, 2021 by

Issues from the housing shortage to the current lack of courses show that UCSB is not meeting the basic needs of its students. 
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The Deep Invasive Roots of Christian Nationalism

September 30, 2021 by

Megan Ramsey explores the current and historical roots of Christian extremism.
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The Death of Physical Media

September 30, 2021 by

Min Seo Riu unpacks the rise of streaming services and resulting decline of physical media.
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The World Is Literally on Fire and Here’s Why

September 23, 2021 by

Athina Mihalopoulos reflects on the fires that ravaged Greece this summer, highlighting the dangers of both climate change and arson.
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The Fight for Legal Weed Isn’t Over

September 23, 2021 by

Nathan Lee breaks down the continuous challenges to the legalization of marijuana and why it's an important step forward.
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Should Classes Be In-Person This Fall?

September 21, 2021 by

Nathanial Ramierez grapples with feelings of unease and excitement pending the upcoming school year and return to campus.
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Professors: Just a Teacher or Potential Bestie?

September 1, 2021 by and

Christine Tu and Min Seo Riu debate if relatability or reliability is more important when it comes to your professors.
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