Stories from Storke: Valentine’s Day
In honor of Valentine's day, the staff writers of Opinion share some of their worst romantic encounters.
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Drag her to the mainstream: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and the commodification of queer culture
Suryaansh Dongre considers how the representation of queer culture in media balances marketability and authenticity.
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My freshman experience: The horrid winter quarter
Amitha Bhat's three-part retrospective continues as she recounts her turbulent freshman winter quarter.
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Beauty and the beast of Eurocentric standards
Once upon a time, Zuri Wilson writes of a world in which representation is much more than appearance.
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Ask AJ: How to be a functioning student
AJ addresses your questions about how to be a functioning student.
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U-Mail: Is spring coming yet?
Amidst Groundhog Day, Maya Salem wonders when spring will greet Isla Vista.
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U-Mail: Quick, take a picture!
Maya Salem admires the beauty of memories not captured by a camera.
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Editorial | The Daily Nexus declines to endorse candidates for IVP in light of Judicial Council injunction, insufficient notice of election
The Nexus typically releases an endorsement for every Associated Students executive officer election, but the unique circumstances pertaining to this winter quarter’s special election have made it ...
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Haute couture for everyone: democratizing high fashion through diversity
"As we move forward into a new era of high fashion, the industry should reposition itself as something for everyone and every body," writes Suryaansh Dongre.
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Editorial: The UC is a public institution. Why do staff and student needs continue to be unmet?
The UC as a whole has systematically failed its most integral and important members.
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Editorial: The UC is a public institution. Why do staff and student needs continue to be unmet?
The University of California has long posited its mission as one that serves society as a center of higher learning by advancing knowledge and research, aimed at ensuring equitable access and opportun...
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Tomato soup for the soul (and for the Earth)
Ashna Ahmed considers how the public reception of recent climate protests reveals our desensitization.
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U-Mail: Something really precious
Min Seo Riu would like to think that the things we write to each other are all unique and special to us.
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U-Mail: A map of Isla Vista
Min Seo Riu maps out her Isla Vista, even if it might be a little inaccurate.
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Labyrinth: Grades Search
Aries
March 21 - April 19
Choked by their cap tassel during a graduation photoshoot
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
Accidentally daps the Chancellor up as they receive their diploma
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Decided to skip commencement to go day drink on Del Playa
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Ugly crying so hard they drown out "Pomp and Circumstance"
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Posing on stage like there's a model scout in the audience (there was)
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Can't make it up the steps due to the sheer amount of cords, stoles, and leis
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Couldn't decide on a grad dress so they showed up in pajamas under their gown
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Showed up to commencement high and suffering from horrendous munchies
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Somehow juggling the 15 ceremonies required for their triple major
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
Graduated with a 5 year plan, chronic anxiety, and a great internship
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Reading Kafka in the audience in hopes of an honorary English degree
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
had their graduation photos taken in the lagoon to be different
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