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Here Comes Another Bride

February 19, 2016 by Allie Lebos

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’

February 18, 2016 by Nik Frey

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

February 17, 2016 by Leilani Leila Riahi

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?

February 16, 2016 by Justin Silva

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

February 12, 2016 by Jason Garshfield

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

February 11, 2016 by Hayden Plunkett

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)

February 10, 2016 by Brice Richmond

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

February 9, 2016 by Leilani Leila Riahi

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

February 8, 2016 by Allie Lebos

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’

February 5, 2016 by Kevin Tang

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

February 5, 2016 by Sasha Coles

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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