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Send Silence Packing: A Conversation Overheard

October 14, 2015 by Sabrina Hodjati

Sabrina Hodjati shares a conversation she heard at the Send Silence Packing demonstration this week, and talks priorities and values for college students.
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You Can’t Call Yourself an Environmentalist if You’re Not Vegan

October 13, 2015 by Jordan Metz

Jordan Metz explains why an environmentalist who isn't a vegan really isn't an environmentalist at all.
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My Students, Our Future

October 12, 2015 by Cristie Granillo

“You’re only here because of affirmative action.” Those words, spoken several years ago to me by a UCSB peer I didn’t know well, stay with me to this day. Although it was certainly not the fir...
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The Role of College: How Important is the Ivory Tower?

October 9, 2015 by Sabrina Hodjati

As the cost and expectations of higher education shift, Sabrina Hodjati asks what role UCSB should play in the changing college landscape.
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An Awkward Wednesday Hump: Thursday Edition

October 8, 2015 by Opinion Editor

Our first Hump of the year! Jordan Metz shares her experience with an unfortunately uncommunicative BDSM fan
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If You Can’t Skate, Don’t

October 6, 2015 by Nik Frey

Nik Frey has something to say to everyone on campus who doesn't know what they're doing on a skateboard.
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Editorial Statement on the Umpqua Community College Shooting

October 5, 2015 by Jackson Kerr

Daily Nexus Opinion co-editor Jackson Kerr shares his thoughts on gun violence in the U.S. in the aftermath of the Umpqua Community College shooting.
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The Trip That Never Ended: The Really Good, the Bad and the Ugly Faces of LSD

October 2, 2015 by Eshgh

Is the trip worth it? Read this account of the journey (and aftermath) before taking LSD
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Sex and Meningitis

October 1, 2015 by Opinion Editor

Dr. Ali Javanbakht of UCSB's Medical Health Services gives some background on Meningitis B at UCSB.
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UCSB’s Free Speech Problem

October 1, 2015 by Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield raises the issue of UCSB's recently changed FIRE rating.
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The Personal Responsibility of Environmentalism

September 29, 2015 by David Rubinstein

My friend’s sister recently informed me of her bold and ambitious plans for the future. She’s entering her sophomore year of high school now, and along with figuring out what dating and homework p...
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