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Je Suis Charlie and the Need for Free Speech

January 12, 2015 by

Jason Garshfield explains why it is crucial that we express our speech freely and support all those who do.
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Censorship

January 12, 2015 by

Christopher Chen explains why, in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shootings, our right to free speech is more important than ever.
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Language and Identity in Education

January 9, 2015 by

Alumnus Timothy Vizthum discusses the ways in which identity discussion can be brought into the classroom.
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Our Broken Winter Break

January 8, 2015 by

Back to school already
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Why I Can’t Make Up My Mind About Technology

January 7, 2015 by

Alyssa Evans discusses the controversy over our love of technology
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Embracing the Awkward

January 6, 2015 by

Good news for those perpetually tripping over their own feet and saying the wrong thing at the wrong time, Sophia Crisafulli explains why awkwardness may not be such a bad thing after all
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A Word to White and Black Evangelicals in America

January 5, 2015 by

David Moore, lead pastor of The New Covenant Church in Santa Barbara, discusses aspects of increasing national attention to the stories and experiences of African American community members.
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‘Tis the Season

December 23, 2014 by

Riley Brann explains why we need to take another look at how we celebrate the holidays.
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Moving on and Discovering Your Self Worth

December 5, 2014 by

Erika Lee explains why you should love yourself, even if you feel like your ex doesn't.
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In response to “Money over Matter: Contemplating the Questions of Motivation”

December 5, 2014 by

Riley Brann explores the question of human motivation.
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A Letter to Affiliates of #NotAllMen, #NotAllWhitePeople and #NotAllCops

December 4, 2014 by

As a white woman who studies the function of power structures that utilize the rape and murder of women and other minorities as a tool to maintain dominance, power and control, I gotta say this: Being...
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IVFP: Apart from the Community

December 4, 2014 by

Benji Lampel describes his concerns with the IV Foot Patrol
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A No for BDS

December 4, 2014 by

Members of United Auto Workers 2865 present a letter detailing their reasons for opposing the BDS movement
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Vote Yes for BDS

December 4, 2014 by

Emily Schneider describes her reasons for supporting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement
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The Importance of “Me” Time

December 4, 2014 by

Getting fed up with your ever-present dormmates is perfectly normal, as Ben Nguyen explains
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