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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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Argument in the Office: New Year New You? Or More of the Same?

January 19, 2018 by Ali Abouesh and Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart and Ali Abouesh debate the validity of the resolution trend at the dawn of this New Year.
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College Students Need Cheaper Textbooks

January 9, 2018 by Andres Castaneda

Andres Castañeda questions the steep price of education as textbook-buying season approaches.
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Sensationalism in Social Media

December 28, 2017 by Brian Do

Brian Do cautions against the perception that social media posts are an accurate reflection of everyday life.
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Letter from the Editor: Let’s Chat

December 18, 2017 by Maura Fox

I want to be the editor in chief of a newspaper that can serve as a complete emblem of our current community for years to come, in all our voices and in all our stories.
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The Economics of Net Neutrality

December 14, 2017 by Jay Freeman

An in-depth look at the sometimes confusing economics behind Net Neutrality, and how it affects our ISPs.
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Should I Stay or Should I Evacuate?: Students’ Focus Disrupted by Thomas Fire

December 9, 2017 by Naima Sudjian-Carlisle

Naima Sudjian-Carlisle urges UCSB's administration to take the Thomas fire seriously for the sake of students' health and safety.
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Pulling Back the Red Curtain: Why Hollywood is Currently Outdated

December 8, 2017 by Laurel Rinehart and Ali Abouesh

Ali Abouesh and Laurel Rinehart take a look at the current state of the movement for diversity in film.
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Argument in the Office: Should Gauchos be Smoking Big Doinks?

November 30, 2017 by Laurel Rinehart and Ali Abouesh

Opinion editors Laurel Rinehart and Ali Abouesh debate the merits of marijuana usage in Isla Vista in light of its imminent legalization.
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Biking On Campus Sucks So Bad

November 15, 2017 by Ali Abouesh

Ali Abouesh is over how some people at this school bike, and wants it to be safer for everyone.
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An In-Depth Look Into Reasons for Veganism

November 9, 2017 by Yi Xiao Yue

Yi Xiao Yue believes veganism is a moral and healthy lifestyle choice based on scientific evidence.
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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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