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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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Yale, Mizzou and Beyond: Have Protestors Lost Sight of Their Intentions?

November 24, 2015 by

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

November 23, 2015 by

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

November 20, 2015 by

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

November 19, 2015 by

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

November 18, 2015 by

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

November 17, 2015 by and

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

November 16, 2015 by

Hayden Plunkett considers the underlying reasons for terrorist action.
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The Demonization of Greek Life

November 13, 2015 by

The persecution of Greek Life members is unparalleled on campus and threatens student freedom, Jason Garshfield argues.
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Why We Need #SaySomething

November 12, 2015 by

Joren Adams offers a response to our last article regarding mental health and stigmatization, and explains why #SaySomething is an effective campaign.
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Maximize Your Sleep to Improve Memory, Mood and Creativity

November 10, 2015 by

Waking from a good night of sleep is like a breath of fresh air. It brings relief from the physical, mental and emotional challenges of the prior day. Sufficient sleep leaves us feeling energized, mot...
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