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Letter From the Editor: Goodbyes Are Actually the Worst

At the end of the day, we’re all students living in Isla Vista trying to make sense of everything around us.
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Tinder Massages: A Whole New Meaning of “I Gaucho Back”

Katherine Chen provides a strong endorsement of seeking massages via Tinder.
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Letter From the Editor: Merk’s Paradise

New Editor-in-Chief Jorge Mercado introduces himself and examines the past three years in college, and the nexus, that has led him to this point.
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Two Down, Two to Go: Reflections From the Halfway Mark

As her sophomore year comes to a close, Assistant Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson reflects on her UCSB experience thus far.
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Letter From the Editor: For Fox Sake, 4 Years Sure Flew By

I’m a little confused by it all, to be honest; how do four years go by so quickly?
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Measure R – Let’s Take Back OUR Isla Vista

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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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