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It’s High Time That We End the Stigma Surrounding Marijuana Use

May 17, 2017 by

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

May 11, 2017 by

Laurel Rinehart stresses the importance of women seeking out their own forms of pleasure.
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In Defense of Ethical Omnivorism

May 11, 2017 by

Austin Dalley warns against the issues inherent in the argument for veganism.
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Why UCSB Should Not Divest From Israel

May 10, 2017 by

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

May 8, 2017 by

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

May 4, 2017 by

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

May 4, 2017 by

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

May 2, 2017 by

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?

April 27, 2017 by

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

April 27, 2017 by

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

April 25, 2017 by

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

April 24, 2017 by

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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Jack Tannenbaum for Student Advocate General

April 24, 2017 by

Though he is running unopposed, the Nexus believes Tannenbaum demonstrates the necessary character and goals for the position.
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Jasmine Sandhu for A.S. Internal Vice President

April 24, 2017 by

Jasmine Sandhu, having served on A.S. Finance and Business Committee, Committee on Committees and Senate, looks to be a fit replacement for Natalie Jordan, the current IVP.
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Batsheva Stoll for A.S. External Vice President of Local Affairs

April 24, 2017 by

The Nexus endorses Batsheva Stoll as EVPLA because we believe her continued dedication to I.V. and plans for its future will lead to successful progress for our college town.
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