A New Phase in Isla Vista
On the evening of May 23, 2014, I was just stepping out of the shower at my house in San Diego. It was Memorial Day weekend, and freshman me had returned home to spend some time with family and friend...
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Editor’s Note: Resilience Revisited
Three years after an immensely painful day in Isla Vista history, the last class of primary sources is packing its resilience and leaving behind footprints in the sand.
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The Politics of Veganism
Sebastianne Kent discusses the detriments to over-politicizing diet, and why an all or nothing approach to veganism makes it less widely accessible.
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Why the UC System Should Divest from Fossil Fuels: a Response to Nathan Prisco
Emily Williams responds to an article published yesterday on why UC should divest from fossil fuels, with a point by point counter on why she believes the UC system should divest, as a symbolic gestur...
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Why UCSB Should Not Divest From Fossil Fuels
Graduate student Nathan Prisco weighs in on the issue of the University's divestment from fossil fuels.
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Bike Accidents on Campus: The Unaddressed Epidemic
Sebastianne Kent addresses the ongoing problem of bicycle crashes in our community.
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It’s High Time That We End the Stigma Surrounding Marijuana Use
Laurel Rinehart questions why some turn a blind eye to alcohol while condemning marijuana use.
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The Real Reason Girls are Unsatisfied with I.V. Hookup Culture
Laurel Rinehart stresses the importance of women seeking out their own forms of pleasure.
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In Defense of Ethical Omnivorism
Austin Dalley warns against the issues inherent in the argument for veganism.
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Why UCSB Should Not Divest From Israel
A letter to the editor from Gefen Laredo in response to The Bottom Line's "Why UCSB Should Support Divestment."
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Just Because We Don’t Like it, Doesn’t Make it Hate Speech
Brian Wheat discusses the principle of free speech, and why he believes what constitutes "hate speech" is in fact, subjective.
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Why the UC Divested from DAPL and Why it’s a Big Deal
Grady Zant criticizes the UC's hypocrisy when it comes to divesting from fossil fuels.
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The Lies Behind the Label: Deception in Food Marketing
Ketia Johnson warns against misleading labels in the advertisements for "humane" food products.
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It’s Time Take Control of Your Internet Privacy
Brian Wheat stresses the importance of using a VPN to ensure your privacy on the internet.
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Abusers in Office: Do Wealthy Men Pay for their Actions?
Hannah Jackson decries men in positions of power with a history of sexual assault.
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Labyrinth: Grades Search
Aries
March 21 - April 19
Ends on ‘good terms’ but is blocked on Instagram
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
Slow fade
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Ghosting them on a random Monday
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
“It’s not you, it’s me”
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Drunk Uber “we need to talk” voice memo
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Presents a notes app pros and cons list
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Asks to still be friends
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Drops their stuff off, never speaks to them again
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Texts “this isn’t working” then posts from another country
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
“It’s not me, it’s you”
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Tells them they need to focus on Econ 10A
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
Delivers a hand-written letter to their mom
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