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UCSB for Bernie: Bernie’s Momentum

March 31, 2016 by Riley Brann

Riley Brann talks superdelegates, Sanders' tax plans in the second letter from UCSB for Bernie.
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Bernie’s Leftism is Not Americanism: A Response to UCSB For Bernie

March 30, 2016 by Howard Sachs

A letter to the editor from Howard Sachs responding to UCSB for Bernie's most recent article.
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The Threat of Holistic Medicine?

March 28, 2016 by Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos discusses her concerns with harm inflicted upon holistic practitioners.
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UCSB For Bernie: Introducing Local Action

March 12, 2016 by UCSB for Bernie

UCSB for Bernie shares why Bernie Sanders has received support amongst the Santa Barbara population.
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A Closer Look at Refugees

March 11, 2016 by Emmaly Read

Emmaly Read delves into refugee policy in the U.S. and the west.
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Fossil Free UC: Tired of Being Ignored by Regents

March 10, 2016 by Fossil Free UCSB

Fossil Free UCSB shares its plan of action moving forward, and calls on students to join the cause against relying on fossil fuels.
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The Bureaucratic Nightmare of Studying Abroad

March 8, 2016 by Sabrina Hodjati

Sabrina Hodjati describes her less than pleasant experience of getting prepared to study abroad.
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Why We Must Remember Tragedies

March 4, 2016 by Charlene Sheehan

Charlene Sheehan shares personal experience as evidence why we must never stop remembering tragedies.
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C.A.P.S.’s C+ Grade Needs Improvement, Investment

March 3, 2016 by Siavash Zohoori, Lillian Cain, Mohsin Mirza and Anumita Kaur

Members of the office of the External Vice President of Statewide Affairs at UCSB offer a response to C.A.P.S.'s recent C+ grade given by the University of California Student Association.
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Sex Over Spring Break… The Safe Way

March 2, 2016 by Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos encourages you to think before you hop into bed over spring break.
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We Need to Talk About Our Impending Doom

March 1, 2016 by Annie Milburn

Annie Milburn explains why we need to make Mother Nature a priority.
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Why Donald Trump is the GOP’s Best Hope for a Return to Sanity

February 29, 2016 by Calvin Chiu

Donald Trump is just what the GOP needs, but it's not because he would make a good nominee.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Why Ritalin and Disordered Eating Are an Awful Combination

February 26, 2016 by Eshgh

Eshgh explores the unhealthy relationship between ADHD medication and eating disorders.
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Asian Americans: The Precarious Position of the ‘Model Minority’

February 25, 2016 by Amy Koo

This past weekend, thousands of protestors swarmed the streets of L.A. to show support for NYPD officer Peter Liang, who was recently charged with second-degree manslaughter in the November 2014 murde...
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