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Black and I.V.: How I Live in Isla Vista

February 28, 2019 by

Artsweek Editor Zoë Jones discusses her experiences as a Black woman who has lived in Isla Vista for four years.
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Black Card Declined

February 28, 2019 by

Raymond Mathews discusses the recent scandal involving Jussie Smollett.
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Brown Privilege: Fighting Against Anti-Blackness in the Latinx Community

February 28, 2019 by

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down the duality of being both Black and brown, and how solidarity between communities of color can only be achieved with the eradication of anti-Blackness.
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Home is Not Here: Being Black in I.V.

February 28, 2019 by

Antonia Davetas writes about her experience as a Black UCSB student.
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Take a Rain Check On Your Rain Resentment

February 27, 2019 by

Miya Herzstein muses on the state of rain aversion at UCSB, and encourages Gauchos to find joy in all types of weather.
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Ask AJ: The A to Z On I.V.

February 26, 2019 by

AJ breaks down the politics of making the first move to the most eco-friendly way to smoke weed.
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How My Parents’ Divorce Affects My Love Life

February 26, 2019 by

Sophia Rollins examines how her parents' divorce has impacted the already-tumultuous world of dating.
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Separating Artists From Their Art: When Are They #Canceled?

February 25, 2019 by

Alysha Agarwal debates the severity of #canceled culture in the age of the Internet, and where we should really draw the line.
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Argument in the Office: Quarter vs. Semester System

February 25, 2019 by and

Carla Wenzel and Autumn Murphy consider the pros and cons of the two education systems.
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It’s Time We Replace the “R” Word with Respect

February 21, 2019 by

Alyssa Long urges readers to treat people of all abilities with compassion.
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A Field Guide to Introversion

February 21, 2019 by

Jordan Curiel makes a case for the more subdued lifestyle of introverts.
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Growing Up Mixed

February 21, 2019 by

Kian Karamdashti examines the difficulties that come with growing up in a mixed-race household, and how that shaped his early adulthood.
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Academic Culture Shock: Do Europeans Really Do It Better?

February 20, 2019 by

Simon Ahrens debates the values of the American education system from the point of view of an international student.
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The Brandwagon Effect

February 19, 2019 by

Cristian Loza calls Apple's tech monopoly into question.
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F*ck (Yourself) This Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2019 by

Cardi Bradshaw urges fellow Gaucho girls to embrace the self-love this V-Day.
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