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We Gaucho Back: True Even When You’re Feeling Down

October 11, 2016 by

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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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