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Understand the Past, Empower the Future

This February, students across the country celebrate Black History Month. For my kids, the content was familiar —black history is American history, and I weave those themes into many of my academic,...
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Here Comes Another Bride

I have a routine that I do my best to follow every morning. I get up, chug a glass of water, brush my teeth, take five minutes to meditate and then I check my social media to see if anything extraordi...
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China’s Theft of the South China Sea: It’s Definitely ‘Not That Chill’

Nik Frey wants you to become educated about the so-called "game of dibs" going on with the South China Sea.
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The Diary of an Abusive Relationship Between University and Student

Leilani Riahi tells all about the messy break up between college and student after a relationship lasting nearly four years.
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Where is Rand Paul?

Presidential primary elections began recently in Iowa and New Hampshire with surprises in the results from both parties. Within the Democratic party, it is unclear at who will take the nomination this...
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The Underlying Problems of SB 967 and Affirmative Consent

Jason Garshfield raises questions about the effectiveness of SB 967 and affirmative consent
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The Problem With Selective Politics

A couple days ago, it was reported that Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire and former mayor of New York City, is considering an independent bid for president. While many candidates have tried (and fai...
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Your Merchandise Doesn’t Cure Cancer (Nor Will It)

In 2016, an estimated 1,685,210 new cancer cases will develop in America, killing 595,690 men, women and children. That’s 1,632 deaths a day — surpassing the death toll of Syria’s civil war ...
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Identity Crisis: The Confusions of Being an Iranian-American Woman

Leilani Riahi addresses her different identities as an Iranian-American woman.
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To Be or Not to Be… Vegan?

Whether you go vegan or not, it's time to become educated on what it means to eat meat.
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Male Fragility at UCSB: A Response to ‘The Failure in Feminist Studies’

Please note that my response has no connection to any of the departments that I address in this article; this is only a response to the piece posted earlier in the Daily Nexus. The feminist studies de...
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Stalking: A Public Health Issue

How can things like “Facebook stalking,” sending compliments to someone via text or showing up to someone’s apartment unannounced be harmful? It is important to recognize that if that interest i...
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Don’t Throw Away That IPA

Amanda Quick gives some background on the divisive appeal of IPA's, and encourages drinking readers to embrace the robust ale.
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Don’t Ask Me About my Trip, Ask Me About My Life

What is it really like returning from studying abroad? Char Sheehan shares her experience.
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Polarizing Politics and the Presidential Race

Annie Milburn places the UK and the U.S. side by side and gives an analysis of the remainder of the presidential race.
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