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Leaving Home: A Soldier, a Student and a Lesson on Self Discovery

September 29, 2016 by

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

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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Something to Do

September 26, 2016 by

Anjalie Tandon questions the logic behind simply filling your time.
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Your Time at UCSB: A Letter From an Alumnus

September 22, 2016 by

Motherboard Editor in Chief and UCSB Alumnus Derek Mead shares advice on how to maximize your time at UCSB.
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Want to Change the World? Stop Flipping the Channel

September 9, 2016 by

Nik Frey warns against what many believe to be harmless channel flipping as a shield from the world's conflicts.
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Colin Kaepernick: A Purpose Misunderstood

September 4, 2016 by

Sports Editor Sean White stands with Colin Kaepernick in his call to action.
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Letter from the Editor: A Look Ahead for the Class of 2020

August 25, 2016 by

Class of 2020, welcome to paradise. Now that you stand at the gateway, allow me to give you a look inside what the future holds in store for you.
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The Letter I Wish I Had Read as a Freshman

August 25, 2016 by

Emile Nelson shares his best advice for the incoming freshman class as he welcomes them to UCSB.
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A Million Short Romances

August 24, 2016 by

Anjalie Tandon notes the beauty of embracing the everyday romance.
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EVPLA’s Thoughts on Proposed Noise Ordinance Changes

August 13, 2016 by

Ashcon Minoiefar shares the EVPLA Office's opinion on a recent proposition to change I.V.'s Noise Ordinance.
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The Dilemma Democrats Are Facing

August 2, 2016 by

Opinion editors share their thoughts on the state of the Democratic Party.
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Summertime Sadness

July 8, 2016 by

Anjalie Tandon questions the glorification of sadness and depression.
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Summer Preparations

June 23, 2016 by

Dr. Ali Javanbakht shares tips for a healthy summer.
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Mourning the Revolution

June 20, 2016 by

Sebastianne Kent mourns what the Bernie Sanders campaign meant to her.
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Stop Bitching and Vote

June 6, 2016 by

Nik Frey urges you to fulfill your civic duty and vote in Tuesday's primary.
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