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BYOTP (Bring Your Own Toilet Paper): Reviewing Restrooms in IV

November 1, 2014 by

Between strange-smelling stalls and sinks actually stocked with some type of soap, Risa Weber does a public service by reviewing the restrooms of IV.
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The Environmental Argument Against Measure P

October 31, 2014 by

Department of Economics Lecturer Lanny Ebenstein wants readers to consider the environmental impact of Measure P, which he predicts will have detrimental consequences.
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Upward Bound: Teaching the Way Forward

October 31, 2014 by

Elvin Flores describes the benefits of building a strong community of Latino educators and advocates to support rising generations of students.
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Promote Direct Relief, Not Paranoia

October 31, 2014 by

A student shares his personal experience with the ebola crisis, including insights gained from witnessing the response of the U.S. public to this global threat.
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It’s On Us: Making This Halloween a Safe One

October 30, 2014 by

Emily Potter gives you some tips on looking out for yourself and your peers this Halloween.
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The UCSB Halloween How-to: An officer’s tips for surviving the weekend

October 30, 2014 by

Lieutenant Mark Signa gives you the tips you need to navigate Isla Vista this Halloween.
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Happily Humping on Halloween

October 30, 2014 by

Matt Togni gives you some tips on how to have a hump-filled Halloween.
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Misinformation Contagion

October 29, 2014 by

George Kalinkin asks students to educate themselves about the real risk of catching ebola.
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No Easy Decision: Death With Dignity

October 29, 2014 by

If death is inevitable, shouldn't everyone have a say in how their final moments are spent? Tara Ruchonnet argues her case for"Death with Dignity."
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The Truth About the “Facts”: Why We Need to Vote Yes on P next Tuesday

October 28, 2014 by

Gauchos Against Fracking explains why it is absolutely crucial that the community rally in support of Measure P on the November 4th election.
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Living With Anxiety (and How WebMD Will Ruin Your Life)

October 28, 2014 by

Sophia Crisafulli explores her encounters with anxiety and explains why you should never go on WebMD.
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An Open Letter to Governor Brown: Protect Californians, Ban Fracking Now

October 27, 2014 by

Adrianne Davis asks Governor Brown to support Measure P in Santa Barbara.
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The Basic College Admissions Essay

October 27, 2014 by

Ben Nguyen knows how you tried to persuade your way into college.
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Is it Really All About That Bass?

October 24, 2014 by

Katherine Anderson explains why "All About That Bass" is less uplifting of a song than you might expect.
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A Drop of Awkward, a Sprinkle of Hilarious, and a Whole Dollop of Just Plain Weird

October 23, 2014 by

From prickly and sticky body parts to unwanted bedroom acoustics, R. Pengsta shares a few of the unsexier situations sometimes encountered between the sheets.
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