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He Is, She Is, We Are Human: An Ugly Incident to Learn From

October 13, 2016 by Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos wants to remind you of something we all have: our humanity.
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When Casual Dating Becomes Not So Casual

October 12, 2016 by Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos shares her thoughts on the ups and down of casual relationships.
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We Gaucho Back: True Even When You’re Feeling Down

October 11, 2016 by Alexandra Silva

Alexandra Silva shares some tips for when the dust settles on the excitement of the first couple weeks of school.
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Trying to Look Away from a Train Crash: What it’s Like to Watch the Election as an American Abroad

October 7, 2016 by Sebastianne Kent

Opinion editor Sebastianne Kent gives insight into what it's like to be abroad during this election.
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A Letter to the Editor from Bruce Porter

October 6, 2016 by Bruce Porter

Make no mistake, I humbly ask for your vote, freely given and purposefully bestowed. However, to that end I refuse to patronize you — students from one of the top ten public universities in the worl...
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Not Just Another Kaepernick Article: A Call for Greater Understanding

October 6, 2016 by Jackson Kerr

Opinion editor Jackson Kerr hopes for increased understanding from those on both sides of the issue of police brutality.
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When Rape Culture Rears Its Ugly Head

October 4, 2016 by Katherine Kepski

Katherine Kepski reflects on an awful experience and rallies support for a march through I.V. to take place on Friday, October 14th.
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They Don’t Want You to Vote

October 3, 2016 by Das Williams

You would think that making it easier for citizens to vote would be something for everyone in a democracy to celebrate, Democrats and Republicans. But not everyone is on board with this fundamental pr...
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Donald Trump and the Power of Fear

October 3, 2016 by Neda Mazdisnian

Neda Mazdisnian dissects the power of Donald Trump's fear politics.
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Leaving Home: A Soldier, a Student and a Lesson on Self Discovery

September 29, 2016 by Max Fernbacher

Max Fernbacher shares side-by-side profiles of two very different individuals at the same stage in life.
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The Truth About Measure F

September 27, 2016 by Anonymous

An anonymous letter from a reader, aiming to educate you about Measures E and F and the fliers that have appeared on many cars in Isla Vista.
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