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Advice for an Anxious Mind

April 17, 2017 by

Zach Morgan writes on the importance of acknowledging and addressing mental health issues such as anxiety, and how pursuing balance in your life leads to overall well-being.
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Isla Vista Infrastructure Needs Measure O

April 14, 2017 by

Interestingly enough, Measure F and Measure O have intertwining narratives.
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An America Without Free Press

April 14, 2017 by

Anjalie Tandon discusses why free press is essential to America's democracy, and how the Trump presidency is a threat to both.
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The Trump Administration Finally Got Something Right

April 13, 2017 by

Dylan Parisi voices his support for President Trump's missile strike on Syria.
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The Problem With the Myth of College Utopia

April 13, 2017 by

Laurel Rinehart helps dispel the problematic myth that college is a complete utopia.
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Moving Up and Moving On: Breaking Patterns

April 12, 2017 by

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 discusses the importance of searching for meaning in Judaism and creating Jewish spaces in an increasingly tumultuous world.
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