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Vaginal Openings Into Ourselves: Why Our Sexuality is a Revolution

January 27, 2016 by UCSB's Women's Ensemble Theater Troupe

UCSB's Women's Theater Troupe shares their individual sexualities for a common cause.
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UCSB Arts & Lectures: If You’re Not Going, You’re Missing Out

January 26, 2016 by Nik Frey

Nik Frey makes it clear UCSB's Arts & Lectures series is not something you want to ignore.
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On The White Student Union

January 25, 2016 by Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne describes why the "White Student Union" Facebook page perpetuates and embodies supremacist ideology that is seriously concerning, no matter how seriously intended.
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The Legal Limit: A New Take On Pregaming

January 22, 2016 by Amanda Quick

In the first installment of The Legal Limit, Amanda Quick tells you all you need to know about pregaming.
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Don’t Hesitate to Meditate

January 21, 2016 by Allie Lebos

As midterms approach, Allie Lebos provides a few meditation tips to calm rising stress levels.
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No Hump, No Problem: Why I Stopped Having Sex at the Peak of My Sexuality

January 20, 2016 by Leilani Leila Riahi

Leilani Riahi takes a fresh approach to sex and rediscovers a love for people.
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Let it… Fro?

January 19, 2016 by Erin Stone

Erin Stone challenges conformity and sheds light on the Let it Fro Movement.
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UCSB GSA Formal Statement of Solidarity for Racial Equity

January 15, 2016 by Graduate Students Association

The Graduate Students Association of UC Santa Barbara stands in solidarity with student activists opposing discrimination on campuses around the country and taking political action to achieve equity o...
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Uncle Sam and Saudi Arabia: The Most Awkward BFF’s Ever

January 14, 2016 by Nik Frey

In the wonderful world of friendship, there exist many fun categories. We have our really “good friends” (bless their hearts), our “longtime friends” (the ones you’ve known for years but onl...
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Living Wages Left Out of Library Renovations

January 13, 2016 by Laurence Young

On the day of the grand opening of UCSB's new library, library employee Laurence Young asks us to look past the new building at the people working inside.
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Anonymity and the Consequences of Moral Bullying

January 12, 2016 by Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield challenges the condemnation of anonymity on social media and elsewhere at the university.
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When Mental Illness Labels Never End: Who the Fuck Am I?

January 8, 2016 by Eshgh

I thought I had depression, ADHD and OCD. These are ideas that I’ve allowed into my sacred space of mind and have given my blessing to stay for the wellbeing of my everything. These are labels I hav...
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Studying up on Studying Abroad: The Impact of Cultural Differences

January 7, 2016 by Sabrina Hodjati

Sabrina Hodjati discusses her personal experience with deciding to study abroad, and the cultural factors that impact her options.
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Dissatisfaction with Affirmative Action

January 6, 2016 by Jason Garshfield

In the first installment of "The Dissonant Dissident" this calendar year, Jason Garshfield analyzes and explains his reasons for rejecting UC President Janet Napolitano's recent support of affirmativ...
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