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The Case Against Amy Coney Barrett

October 29, 2020 by Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell discusses the possible implications of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy coney Barrett.
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The American People Lost in the Presidential Debates

October 27, 2020 by Marisol Cruz

Marisol Cruz talks about this year's presidential debates and explains why the American people were the biggest loser.
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Ask AJ: Trader Joe’s Hauls for Trader Hoes

October 27, 2020 by AJ

AJ gives you the scoop on the best snacks, sweets and seasonings Trader Joe's has to offer along with a strong endorsement to get your ass out of bed this week.
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Introducing the Diversity Task Force

October 24, 2020 by Daily Nexus Diversity Task Force

A group of 15 editorial staff members, including the editor in chief and the managing editor, formed a Diversity Task Force which began meeting weekly in June.
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Argument in the Office: Traveling with Coronavirus — 2020’s Heaviest Carry-on

October 22, 2020 by Megan Ramsey and Nathaniel Ramierez

Nathaniel Ramirez and Megan Ramsey discuss whether you should go traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Generation Meme: How Humor Shapes Our History

October 20, 2020 by Yuriko Chavez

Yuriko Chavez discusses humor as a coping mechanism during the coronavirus pandemic.
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A Closer Look at America’s Caste System

October 15, 2020 by Surya Swaroop

Surya Swaroop discusses her own experiences with caste systems and imparts that all caste systems should be dismantled.
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Prop 22 and the Tech Industry’s Continued Exploitation of Gig Workers

October 13, 2020 by Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo implores readers to vote no on Prop 22 this November.
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Why You Should Vote Yes on Prop 16

October 11, 2020 by UCSB Know Your Props

UCSB Know Your Props provides a comprehensive deep dive into Proposition 16 and explores why voting in favor of it ultimately supports racial justice.
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Pointing Fingers At Faith: Being Religious In a World Run By COVID-19

October 6, 2020 by Kiana Perez-Granados

Kiana Perez-Granados reflects on the challenges of staying religiously connected while being required to stay socially-distanced.
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Fear Demagoguery, Not Judges

October 2, 2020 by Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee presents warns against the dangers of demagoguery that seek to exploit the judicial branch.
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Argument in the Office: Characters Are Only as Real as Their Flaws — And How They Choose To Address Them

September 30, 2020 by Emily Kocis and Atmika Iyer

Emily Kocis and Atmika Iyer discuss whether their favorite fictional characters' flaws are ultimately what make them lovably relatable or instead set a dangerous standard.
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Young, Socially Hungry and Contracting COVID-19

September 25, 2020 by Carley Weiler

Carley Weiler talks with I.V. residents about their experiences with COVID-19 and encourages students to stay diligent with wearing their masks and distancing.
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Argument in the Office: Where Should You Live This Fall Quarter?

September 22, 2020 by Christine Tu and Melody Chen

Christine Tu and Melody Chen get into where you should think about living this Fall Quarter and why.
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Why the Rise of QAnon is a Cause for Concern

September 18, 2020 by Surya Swaroop

Surya Swaroop unpacks the history and implications of the insidious conspiracy theory, QAnon, tracking its influence on political instability.
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