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Are UCSB Advisors Even Advising?

March 1, 2018 by Stephanie Arentz

Stephanie Arentz details her experience at the UCSB advising office, and offers up potential remedies to problems she encountered.
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Argument in the Office: Should You Choose a Plant-Based Diet?

February 22, 2018 by Harper Lambert and Calista Liu

Opinion writers Harper Lambert and Calista Liu discuss the merits and drawbacks of adopting an entirely plant-based diet.
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Sex Education is Failing American Students

February 21, 2018 by Claire Horsley

Claire Horsley highlights the importance of sex education and questions why our school system does not consider sexual health a priority for students.
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Existential Crises and the Quest for Validation

February 19, 2018 by Anjalie Tandon

Anjalie Tandon offers an alternative view to the idea that a successful career is essential to form one's identity and purpose in life.
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Hey, Hillary Clinton: I Pegged

February 15, 2018 by Roxie Night

Opinion writer Roxie Night details her experience with the often stigmatized sexual activity known as "pegging" and provides several tips for the sexually ambitious.
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Trump Needs to Focus on Cutting the Deficit: An Analysis of the SOTU

February 11, 2018 by Rick Zierer

Rick Zierer reflects on Trump's State of the Union address and calls on the president to reduce unnecessary spending.
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UCSB Major Roulette: An Outdated Tradition

February 8, 2018 by Kate Adler

Kate Adler opposes UCSB's policy of requiring students to choose a major as soon as they enter their freshman year.
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Stop Perpetuating Tide Pod Culture

February 8, 2018 by Anyi Cheng

Anyi Cheng cautions against the dangers of the latest absurd meme craze.
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Best Dating Apps for People at UCSB Who Are Interested in Being in a Relationship

February 7, 2018 by Komal Surani

With Valentine's Day approaching, Komal Surani breaks down the online dating scene to assist Gauchos on their search for love.
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Negativity: A New Social Norm

February 5, 2018 by Alaina Ayres

Alaina Ayres questions the tendency of people to spiral into negativity just to have something to talk about.
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Surviving the Sophomore Slump

January 31, 2018 by Calista Liu

Calista Liu talks about how Sophomore year can be up and down at times.
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No DACA, No Deal- Don’t Take Your Students For Granted

January 25, 2018 by Kristin Hsu

Kristin Hsu, the External V.P. for Statewide Affairs for Associated Students, makes the case to hold Salud Carbajal accountable for his vote on H.R. 195.
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