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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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Walking the Tightrope of Ruin: Being Male on Campus

Brian Wheat addresses the life changing consequences of baseless sexual assault accusations.
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Pope Francis is not a Progressive Ally

Logan Clements explains the archaic tendencies of the Catholic Church despite Pope Francis' seemingly progressive leanings.
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A.S. Election Endorsements 2017

The Nexus interviewed all nine executive candidates last week to determine its endorsements for the 2017-18 academic year, selecting the most qualified and directed candidates for each position.
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