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One and Done: How Choosing the Lesser of Two Evils Could Save Your Life

May 12, 2014 by Jason Vego and Nikole Burg

Independently, drugs and alcohol can be damaging enough, but when taken in tandem, the results can be fatal.
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Why I Check My Privilege, and Why You Need to Check Yours: A Response to Tal Fortgang

May 9, 2014 by Tiana Miller-Leonard

Tiana Miller-Leonard voices her opinion regarding Tal Fortgang and the concept of White Privilege.
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The Good, Bad and Ugly on Facebook

May 9, 2014 by Ben Moss

Should we be overly careful about what we post on social media? Or should we not care at all? Ben Moss believes we should find a happy medium.
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An Argument for Affirmative Action

May 8, 2014 by Jonathan Rogers

The recent ban on affirmative action in Michigan's public universities prompts Jonathan Rogers to take a second look at the positives and negatives of the policy.
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The Column Formerly Known as the Wednesday Hump

May 7, 2014 by Opinion Editor

You expect the Hump What you get is a camel Love your new best friend
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Caffeine: A Love-Hate Affair

May 6, 2014 by Jay Grafft

We know that coffee is your best friend during Midterm Week, but here's why you shouldn't take that relationship to the next step.
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Standing Up to the Stalkerazzi

May 2, 2014 by Ben Moss

Ben Moss points out the problems with our celebrity-obsessed culture.
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“Stop Silencing Me”

May 2, 2014 by Guy Singer

How a movement learned to reject dialogue, and missed out on the bigger picture : a response to "What Side of History Will You Be On?"
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Isla Vista: Born From Fire

May 1, 2014 by Adrian Gronseth and Sean Nolan

In this Letter to the Editor, Adrian Gronseth and Sean Nolan explore what makes Isla Vista the unique and beautiful place that it is.
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The Final Countdown: Sexin’ as a Senior

April 30, 2014 by Opinion Editor

The five hookup-related items that graduating seniors need to check off of their bucket lists ASAP.
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Bundy and Sterling: A Match Made in…?

April 30, 2014 by Mckinley Krongaus

Mckinley Krongaus explores why people are just now getting upset about Donald Sterling and the racism in America.
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Couch Burning in Isla Vista: From Someone Who’s Been There

April 30, 2014 by Noah Nevins

Noah Nevins writes to the Daily Nexus about what he learned from being involved in a couch burning.
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New App Makes Every Day ‘Dog Therapy Day’*

April 29, 2014 by Risa Weber

*Meant to be read purely as satire.
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A Less-Than-Sweet Sixteen Years with Lois Capps

April 29, 2014 by Austin Yack

Austin Yack explains why a recent scandal shows that now, more than ever, is the time to vote Lois Capps out of office.
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‘What Side Of History Will You Be On?’: A Closer Look at the Dialogue Surrounding Divestment

April 28, 2014 by Kat A.

Katlen Abu Ata explains why she believes that we must exercise our right to open dialogue in order to best protect those who are not afforded the same privileges.
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