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Editorial: News in a Year After the 45th President

November 9, 2017 by Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Journalists have a responsibility to hold an open dialogue with readers about the process by which they construct and deliver “the truth” to their audience. It’s time to get meta.
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Social Media Is Dumbing Down Political Discourse

November 8, 2017 by Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat critiques the polarization of opinions and discourse in the modern political landscape.
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Hands Off Our Birth Control

November 2, 2017 by Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson stresses the importance of women having fair access to contraceptives.
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Me Too

November 1, 2017 by Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson confronts the sobering truth about the prevalence of sexual assault in America.
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Equality and Wealth for All: the Future of Capitalism

October 31, 2017 by Nathan Prisco

Nathan Prisco is discussing the numerous issues that currently plague a majority of people in our current economic system.
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America’s Need to Reevaluate Free Speech

October 29, 2017 by Emma Xing

Emma Xing questions the meaning of free speech and whether it applies if the safety and well-being of groups of people are at stake.
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UCSB’s Disinterest for Memes Nauseates Me to My Core

October 24, 2017 by Katherine Chen

Katherine Chen exposes UCSB's lack of meme culture in comparison to other universities.
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Fight for Your Right to Party Politik

October 18, 2017 by Shyam Sriram and Adam Wolfe

Shyam Sriram and Adam Wolfe showcase the unique political culture of UCSB and the Isla Vista Community.
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Americans Need to Start Thinking Critically About the Second Amendment

October 13, 2017 by Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart is opening the dialogue on the problem of having almost any weapon available to almost any individual.
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We Can No Longer Ignore the Fraternity Problem

October 11, 2017 by Ali Abouesh

Ali Abouesh criticizes pervasive issues of power and exploitation within the institution of Greek life.
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Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Cutting It

October 4, 2017 by Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson confronts the reality of gun violence in America and advocates for stricter gun control policies.
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How SZA Captured the Secret Anxieties of Modern Women

October 3, 2017 by Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart discusses SZA's latest album and the unique emotional qualities that set it apart from other musical works.
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The Reality of Trump

October 2, 2017 by Ali Abouesh

Ali Abouesh examines President Trump's actions thus far and urges readers not to become complacent in the current political climate.
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A Student Perspective on Keeping the Perkins Loan

September 30, 2017 by Eddy Chikukwa

That is why I am outraged to hear that the Perkins loan is being discontinued — because I know the amount of good it has done for low income students.
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