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Moving Up and Moving On: Breaking Patterns

April 12, 2017 by Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos identifies the importance of recognizing patterns. whether good or bad, in our lives.
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Deltopia: Are We Doing it Right?

April 11, 2017 by Jackson Kerr

Opinion Editor Jackson Kerr weighs in on the state of Deltopia.
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Impact Journalism Day: Students are Fighting for the Future

April 10, 2017 by Impact Journalism Day

By writing about these innovative projects, the 20 participating student newspapers, show the collective force that the media has to catalyze change.
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Are Cage-Free Eggs Actually Humane?

April 6, 2017 by Opinion Editor

Ketia Johnson warns that cage-free eggs aren't necessarily cruelty free.
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Don’t Let Stereotypes Turn You Off From Hip Hop Music

April 6, 2017 by Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart highlights the importance of leaving your stereotypes at the door when it comes to hip-hop music.
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Stoicism: The world is wicked, vicious and miserable; Lean into it and rise above

April 5, 2017 by Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat kicks off the first Wednesday of Spring quarter with a tough love touch of stoicism and a reminder to get your head in the game!
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Vote Yes on Measure O!

April 3, 2017 by Ethan Bertrand

Ethan Bertrand discusses Measure O, its impacts on Isla Vista residents, and why he believes you should vote Yes.
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Trump is Finally Silent, but Why Now?

March 16, 2017 by Madeline Ewer

Madeline Ewer discusses the recent rash of threats against the Jewish community and wonders when Trump will take a stance against them.
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Oscar Uriel Escobar: Putting a Face Behind the Voice of the Voiceless

March 15, 2017 by Andrew McMaster

Andrew McMaster provides an in-depth profile of fellow Gaucho and activist Oscar Uriel Escobar.
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The Role of Jewish Spaces

March 10, 2017 by David Rubinstein

David Rubinstein discusses the importance of searching for meaning in Judaism and creating Jewish spaces in an increasingly tumultuous world.
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Hey Liberals, We Did This to Ourselves

March 9, 2017 by Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat places the blame on his fellow liberals for the rise of Trump.
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Good Grades

March 9, 2017 by Neda Mazdisnian

Neda Mazdisnian addresses the issue of focusing too much on perfect grades.
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Letter to the Editor: Isla Vista Needs Improved Community Center

March 8, 2017 by Cameron James Schunk and Jonathan Abboud

Directors on the board of the Isla Vista Community Development Corporation Jonathan Abboud and Cameron Schunk call for investment to improve the community center in I.V.
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