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How Sexism Affected My Summer Experience

May 29, 2019 by

Ciera Jaemison shares her personal experiences with sexism at her summer job.
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Why Does Birth Control Always Feel Like a Battlefield?

May 28, 2019 by

Cardi Bradshaw sets the record straight on misconceptions about birth control.
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Social Media is Messing with our Memories

May 27, 2019 by

Jordan Curiel raises questions about the "Memory" tool featured on social media platforms.
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Living In A Fog

May 26, 2019 by

Hannah Peck writes about the physical and emotional devastation caused by her concussion.
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Got Major Major Problems? Read On

May 25, 2019 by

Grace Wiley offers advice to undeclared Gauchos who are unsure of what to major in.
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A Call To Diversify Our Crazies

May 24, 2019 by

Raveen Sivashanker delves into the clear lack of diversity of UCSB's visiting crazies.
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Students Speak Out On Toxic Masculinity

May 23, 2019 by

UCSB students open up about their experiences with toxic masculinity.
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Editor’s Note: 5 Years After May 23, 2014

May 23, 2019 by

It is our job to carry on the legacies of the people we lost, to advocate for the politics we wish to change and maintain the community that was built out of suffering.
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Prepping for Perfectionism

May 22, 2019 by

Heather Carr reflects on her struggle to master meal prep and her perfectionist mindset.
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Go Green Gauchos!

May 22, 2019 by

Grant Jamison encourages students to take steps to help protect our planet.
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Ask AJ: Assholes

May 21, 2019 by

This week, AJ resolves readers' rectum-related reservations.
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“Does This Compliment Make Me Look Fat?”

May 20, 2019 by

Melanie Ziment considers the hypocrisy surrounding self-love culture.
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Why ‘Bromance’ Should Be Normalized

May 20, 2019 by

Paige Holloway discusses the benefits of emotionally rich male friendships.
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AirPods Clout Raises Doubts

May 18, 2019 by

Anum Damani considers why AirPods are in such popular demand—and if the hype is worth it.
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The Best Winner of Game of Thrones Would Be No One

May 16, 2019 by

Sarah Garrett argues for her desired ending to the hit show "Game of Thrones." WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS.
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