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Is It Ethical to Own a Dog in College?

November 29, 2019 by

After stepping in dog poop, Alice Symington reassesses her stance on student dog ownership.
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Freedom Under Fire: Stand with the People of Hong Kong

November 26, 2019 by

Studying abroad in Hong Kong has given Emma Xing a firsthand look at the clash between its people and government.
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Living in Ambiguity

November 25, 2019 by

Sophia Lovell explores the difficulties of defining your cultural identity when you come from a mixed race background.
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Unexpected Life Lessons From my Shitty Manager

November 21, 2019 by

Jennifer Sor contemplates the lasting effects of her shitty manager.
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The Opioid Crisis: Big Pharma Needs to Pay for Their Crimes

November 21, 2019 by

Surya Swaroop declares why we should be further penalizing companies responsible for the Opioid Crisis.
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When it Comes to Game Shows, International Productions Take Top Prize

November 19, 2019 by

Justin Tran defend international game show's superiority over their American counterparts.
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Close Your Tabs, Clear Your Mind

November 16, 2019 by

Feeling overwhelmed? Chances are, so is your computer.
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Argument in the Office: NorCal vs. SoCal

November 14, 2019 by and

Veronica Vo and Marko Ristic battle over which Cal is the best.
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Argument in the Office: Can George Bush and Ellen Really Be Friends?

November 13, 2019 by and

Tali Braun and Jordan Curiel weigh in on the odd couple that took social media by storm.
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Stop the Spraying of Herbicides on Our Campus

November 11, 2019 by

Sheina Crystal discusses the history of herbicide use on UC campuses and why we need to step in to stop this harmful practice.
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How and Why Greek Life Socials Enable Sexual Violence

November 7, 2019 by

Abbigale Berry discusses how the social structure of sororities and fraternities contributes to instances of sexual violence.
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Why Aren’t We Talking About Banning Fraternities at UCSB?

November 7, 2019 by

Jemma Robson argues why we need to increase conversations about banning fraternities at UCSB.
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Daylight Savings: What a Waste of Time

November 6, 2019 by

Sam Suh explains why we should call time on Daylight Savings.
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Gaucho FYI Addresses the Right Problems With the Wrong Tactics

November 5, 2019 by

Catie J. Parker exposes the issues with the mandatory Gaucho FYI curriculum.
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A True & Spooky I.V. Ghost Story

October 31, 2019 by and

It was a dark and stormy night — Oct. 31, to be exact...
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