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Measure R – Let’s Take Back OUR Isla Vista

June 2, 2018 by

Jonathan Abboud asserts that voting Yes on Measure R is the right decision for the benefit of the Isla Vista community.
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In Slow-Motion: Experiencing Loss From Afar

May 31, 2018 by

Hannah Jackson unpacks the emotions that come with experiencing grief as a college student.
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Being a Virgin in the Hookup Culture

May 30, 2018 by

Calista Liu reflects on her decision to wait to have sex on her own terms, rather than those of society.
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The Student Experience: Mental Health Vignettes

May 24, 2018 by

UCSB students share their stories and insights about mental health.
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A Letter of Love: Revisiting the Isla Vista Tragedy Four Years Later

May 23, 2018 by

A recent UCSB graduate reflects on the tragic events of May 23, 2014.
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‘#Canceled’ Culture Has No Place in the Classroom

May 18, 2018 by

Harper Lambert discusses the consequences of a hashtag trend.
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Isla Vista Needs Your Support for Measure R

May 17, 2018 by

James Ferraro compels Isla Vistans to vote "Yes" on Measure R in the election on June 5th.
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Earth Day Every Day!

May 10, 2018 by

Calista Liu discusses the no-straw movement and other ways we can show love to the Earth every day.
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A Love Letter to My Roots

May 9, 2018 by

Sanya Kamidi reflects on her cultural identity and what it means to be Indian.
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The Students of Color Conference Is a Microcosm of National Anti-Blackness

May 9, 2018 by

Every year since 1968, the University of California Students Association has teamed with a different UC campus and the External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Office to host the Student of Color ...
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Daily Nexus: Best of 2018 Survey

May 8, 2018 by

The Nexus presents its annual "Best Of" voting for 2018. Choose your favorite food, music and places at UCSB and in Isla Vista.
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It’s Rideshare, Not Sotheby’s, Not Six Flags

May 3, 2018 by

Katherine Chen compels Gauchos to give each other rides without breaking the bank.
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Op-Ed: The Case For a United Associated Students

May 3, 2018 by

James Ferraro calls for unity and inclusion within campus politics.
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Say “Hi” to Your Desk Attendants

April 26, 2018 by

Erika Fandel questions why students give the cold shoulder to desk attendants in their residence halls.
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Why Being Honest Is Sexy

April 26, 2018 by

Aryana Kamelian gets real about the importance of honesty in the bedroom.
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