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No Hump, No Problem: Why I Stopped Having Sex at the Peak of My Sexuality

January 20, 2016 by

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 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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

January 5, 2016 by

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

December 28, 2015 by

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

December 18, 2015 by

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

December 4, 2015 by

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

December 3, 2015 by

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

December 3, 2015 by

Opinion Co-Editor imagines the possibilities of celebration and community in I.V. through the holiday lens.
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