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Studying up on Studying Abroad: The Impact of Cultural Differences

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

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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Winter Quarter and SADness

Do you ever wonder why winter quarter isn't the happiest? You probably aren't alone!
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The Mess Created by No-Fly Lists

Calvin Chiu explains why no-fly lists do more harm than good.
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What is in a Major: One Student’s Journey

Sabrina Hodjati shares her firsthand experience of finding and becoming happy with her major.
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In Solidarity, In Strength: Planned Parenthood

Leilani Leila Riahi explains her love for Planned Parenthood, and why not protecting Planned Parenthood means not protecting women.
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Musings on Chanukah from a Non-Religious Jew

David Rubinstein celebrates his Jewish heritage with a secular mindset.
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Holidays in I.V.

Opinion Co-Editor imagines the possibilities of celebration and community in I.V. through the holiday lens.
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Yale, Mizzou and Beyond: Have Protestors Lost Sight of Their Intentions?

Jason Garshfield challenges protestors at Yale and Mizzou, and liberal students across the country to examine the methods by which they are protesting.
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Why America Should Do Right by Refugees

Calvin Chiu dissects the current refugee situation, and explains why many Americans are getting it wrong.
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Don’t be a Flu-sy, Get the New-sy

Dr. Ali Javanbakht describes the unpleasant consequences of putting off that flu shot.
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Not Suicidal Anymore

Leilani Leila Riahi wants to live now, because there's always hope.
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White Fragility at UCSB: A Response to the Demonization of Greek Life

A student responds to last week's article, The Demonization of Greek Life, with his thoughts about persecution at UCSB.
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Catch a Fire: A Letter from the Bernie Sanders Campaign

A letter from the Santa Barbara for Bernie 2016 campaign.
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Responding to Terrorism

Hayden Plunkett considers the underlying reasons for terrorist action.
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