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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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Should You Support Fast Fashion During the Pandemic?

September 10, 2020 by Anum Damani

Anum Damani questions whether we should support fast fashion brands or not in the context of the pandemic.
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Roll Call Racism: The Power In Pronunciation

September 8, 2020 by Atmika Iyer

Atmika Iyer unpacks her own lifelong struggle to reconcile conflicting aspects of her identity in examining its inextricable link to something as fundamental as her name.
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Kamala Harris as VP: The Saving Grace or Downfall of Joe Biden

September 3, 2020 by Sara Rubin

Sara Rubin discusses the decision to choose Senator Kamala Harris to be former Vice President Joe Biden's running mate.
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Send Me Your Location – Or Don’t

September 1, 2020 by Joshen Mantai

Joshen Mantai examines the implications of location sharing within personal relationships and its tendency to contribute to an overall culture of virtual oversharing.
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