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I Am Not America’s Spokesperson

November 15, 2018 by Hannah Jackson

While studying abroad in London, Hannah Jackson explores the difficulties of being asked to speak for her entire country.
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A Call to Action: Free Saudi Feminists

November 12, 2018 by Kirsten Annell, Alysha Agarwal and Harper Lambert

The students of Advocating for Scholars at Risk call upon their fellow students to stand with Saudi Arabian feminists.
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Let’s Raise a Glass to Lowering the Drinking Age

November 8, 2018 by Carla Wenzel

Carla Wenzel questions the efficacy of American drinking laws.
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Why the Plastic Straw Ban Kind of Sucks

November 8, 2018 by Alysha Agarwal

Alysha Agarwal argues that saving the planet is going to take a lot more than switching to reusable straws.
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Overworking Yourself is Overrated

November 8, 2018 by Anabel Costa

With pass times upon us, Anabel Costa defends the decision to take 12 units per quarter.
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Letter to the Editor: Salud Carbajal for Congress

November 5, 2018 by Aisha Khan

UCSB Campus Democrats President Aisha Khan endorses Salud Carbajal for Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
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In Search of Empathy

November 3, 2018 by Tom Steel

Tom Steel critically examines the discourse surrounding the AFSCME strikes at UCSB.
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Regarding Sexual Assault, UCSB’s Inaction Speaks Louder Than Words

November 1, 2018 by Ariana Marmolejo

Ariana Marmolejo examines UCSB's sexual misconduct policies and urges the university to take the matter more seriously.
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A Plea for Constructive Dialogue

October 31, 2018 by Vince Feliciano

Vince Feliciano sheds light on the necessity for respectful discussion in university settings.
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The Definition of Virginity is Unqueer

October 25, 2018 by Anabel Costa

Anabel Costa challenges the heteronormative cultural parameters for intimacy.
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Don’t Make Her the Punchline: Why Laughing at Your Professor is No Joke

October 25, 2018 by Andrea Dager

Andrea Dager criticizes the reality that some professors have to work twice as hard as others to earn students' respect.
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Argument in the Office: Are Celebrities Obligated to ‘Speak Now’ On Politics?

October 18, 2018 by Laurel Rinehart and Harper Lambert

Opinion editors Laurel Rinehart and Harper Lambert discuss Taylor Swift's political Instagram post and debate the role of celebrities in civic discourse.
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From Frat House to White House, Rape Culture Reigns Supreme

October 11, 2018 by Laurel Rinehart

Brett Kavanaugh's alleged history of sexual misconduct left the nation in shock. But on college campuses, behavior like this is the rule, not the exception.
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