UCSB MultiCultural Center: A Brief History and Vision
The last MCC board reflects on the history of the center and a vision for the future.
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The Lessons of Ursula K. Le Guin
Haley Joseph reflects on Ursula K. Le Guin's impact on literature and how we consume it.
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In defense of bimbo feminism in academics: a woman’s right to mediocrity
Elizabeth Lee discusses bimbo feminism and defends a woman's right to mediocrity.
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My mind is not a problem: How noise-canceling headphones helped my adult ADHD
Lizzy Rager reflects on how discovering a pair of headphones changed her relationship with ADHD.
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The Diversity Hire: the radical act of self-denial
In her brand-new column "The Diversity Hire", Sneha Cheenath reflects on what self-denial means to her.
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U-Mail: A love letter to Camino Corto
Sury Dongre reflects on walking down one of Isla Vista's more under-appreciated, indie streets.
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Check your language: We need to change how we talk about COVID
Phoebe Mitchem reflects on how media literacy
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Diversity hire: the diversity fires
Amanda Marroquin reflects on the recent LA Times workforce changes and what it means for the organization.
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AITO: Math in Economics, Objectivity or Oversimplification?
Devin Gowdy and Sury Dongre debate the importance of math for economics majors.
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Spotify Users: Your Playlists are Performative
Phoebe Mitchem thinks Spotify has just become another social media.
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Where’d All the Time Go?
Haley Joseph explores why we feel like time is going faster and faster.
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U-Mail: Buzzing for a life outside of class
Maya Salem reflects on reading and wanting to live and learn.
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“I want to tell you a Sacramento story”
Riley Burke reflects on growing up in Sacramento and her layered connection with Joan Didion.
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Nostalgia: Who are we and where do we go?
Michelle Shteynberg reflects on nostalgia and how it makes us who we are.
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Labyrinth: Grades Search
Aries
March 21 - April 19
Choked by their cap tassel during a graduation photoshoot
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
Accidentally daps the Chancellor up as they receive their diploma
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Decided to skip commencement to go day drink on Del Playa
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Ugly crying so hard they drown out "Pomp and Circumstance"
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Posing on stage like there's a model scout in the audience (there was)
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Can't make it up the steps due to the sheer amount of cords, stoles, and leis
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Couldn't decide on a grad dress so they showed up in pajamas under their gown
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Showed up to commencement high and suffering from horrendous munchies
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Somehow juggling the 15 ceremonies required for their triple major
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
Graduated with a 5 year plan, chronic anxiety, and a great internship
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Reading Kafka in the audience in hopes of an honorary English degree
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
had their graduation photos taken in the lagoon to be different
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