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Let’s Raise a Glass to Lowering the Drinking Age

November 8, 2018 by

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 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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 and

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

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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Where Birthright Went Wrong

October 4, 2018 by

Following her visit to Israel, Harper Lambert counters the narrative that the trip is politically neutral and propaganda-free.
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I Don’t Want to Be Happy, I Just Want to Be Okay

September 28, 2018 by

Sanya Kamidi assesses the downside of pursuing aggressively high standards for happiness.
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Who Can Partake in Party Culture?

September 27, 2018 by

Laurel Rinehart challenges the assumption that UCSB's party scene is inclusive to all.
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What Does “Self-Care” Actually Mean for College Students?

September 20, 2018 by

In anticipation of the new school year, Laurel Rinehart shares her tips for attaining a physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy college lifestyle.
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