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Beach Bummin’ With Ask AJ

July 6, 2021 by

AJ is back and better than ever with some stellar summer advice.
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The Transformation of Men Through Glam

July 1, 2021 by

Megan Ramsey discusses the transformation of gender roles and masculinity through the glitter and guitar riffs of glam rock.
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International Students Reflect on a Year of Online Education

June 29, 2021 by

International students at UCSB reflect on this year's transition to online learning, highlighting its various benefits and consequences.
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Why Stream When You Can Use 123Movies?

June 25, 2021 by

Christine Tu expresses her frustration with the overabundance of less-than-ideal streaming services.
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Men, I Strongly Urge You To Get a Bowl Cut for Your Hot Girl Summer

June 22, 2021 by

Mindy Riu breaks down the secret sexiness of Spock's bowl cut.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Big Media’s Queerbaiting Crimes

June 18, 2021 by

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the exploitation of queer identities in popular media.
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An Open Letter to the Person That Thinks It’s Ok To Eat Cereal With Water

June 17, 2021 by

Christine Tu addresses the watery horrors of aquatic breakfast cereal consumption.
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Addressing Racial Disparities in Vaccine Distribution

June 15, 2021 by

Sophia Lovell highlights the racial disparities in vaccination rates, arguing that it is more important now than ever to actively bridge these gaps.
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Argument in the Office: Social Media — Addiction or Activism?

June 15, 2021 by and

Nathan Lee and Liliana Ma scroll through the pros and cons of social media's widening virtual grasp.
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The Malfeasance of the Modi Government in India

June 10, 2021 by and

Julia Everson and Josephine Quock highlight the Indian government's wrongful imprisonment of Gokarakonda Naga Saibaba, pointing to a larger overall violation of human rights in India.
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Capitalism Will Die, It’s Up to Us to Choose How

June 8, 2021 by

Taylor Clark unpacks the ways in which capitalism continues to constrain American politics, arguing that it will continue to do so until we actively fight for change.
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Things About America That Just Don’t Make Sense

June 3, 2021 by

Athina Mihalopoulos reflects on her experience adapting to, new and often strange, American culture.
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An Open Letter to a Perverted Elderly Man

June 1, 2021 by

Kathleen Santacruz breaks the silence and reflects on her troubling experience getting vaccinated.
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Your “Gamer Girl” Aesthetic Has Real Consequences

May 30, 2021 by

Syd Haupt unpacks Asian fetishization, outlining the consequences of "Asian aesthetics."
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Why We Need To Pass S.1 “For The People Act” Now

May 29, 2021 by

Eric Heilmann argues in support of the Senate Bill 1 For The People Act, highlighting it's potential for positive protections of American democracy.
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