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A Victim’s Mother’s Open Plea

The mother of George Chen, one of the six UCSB students slain in Isla Vista on May 23, 2014, urges families to keep guns away from troubled loved ones.
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That Escalated Quickly: Why You Should Do Acid

Eden Loi challenges the boundaries placed around psychedelics.
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What It Means to Have ADD or ADHD

Dr. Ali Javanbakht talks about the effects of ADD/ADHD and the various options for those who have been diagnosed.
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Yoga: What You’re Missing

Allie Lebos explains how you can find hope in yoga.
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Trouble in Triples

Madeline Ewer questions UCSB's system of handling of rising enrollment.
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Don’t Call Sweden This Saturday Night

American educators should take a cue from Sweden's thriving music industry and prioritize classroom creativity, according to Emile Nelson.
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Productivity ≠ Well-being

Opinion Co-editor Jackson Kerr questions the price we pay for being "productive."
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Having ‘Condom’ Sense

Allie Lebos brings attention to the decision of whether or not to use a condom during sex.
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Learning to Love My Mom

Leilani Leila RIahi wants you to meet the unique individual that is your mother.
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UCSB Is…

Camila Torres Medina shares her love letter directed toward UCSB.
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Not Trump 2016

Austin Warner explains why he is committed to #NotTrump2016
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Deactivate to Reactivate

Leilani Leila Riahi shares her two month journey without social media.
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How Girls Can Ease Their Morning After

Allie Lebos shares some tips on how to make a potentially awkward morning a little more comfortable.
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Mental Health Awareness Month

Dr. Ali Javanbakht takes on the issues surrounding mental health as Mental Health Awareness Month begins.
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Dangers of Self Diagnosis

Anjalie Tandon shares her thoughts on the pitfalls of self diagnosis.
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