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Standing Up to the Stalkerazzi

May 2, 2014 by

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

May 2, 2014 by

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 and

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

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 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 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

*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 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

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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The Quirky Monster

April 25, 2014 by

Columnist Naomi Rea details her adventures at one of the quirkiest restaurants around.
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Rethinking Sexual Violence

April 25, 2014 by

Emily Potter explains why we need to address sexual assault in a new way.
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Funny Names Part II

April 25, 2014 by

Ben Moss explores the concept and practice of child-naming.
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Uncorked: The Truth About Wine

April 24, 2014 by

Columnist Jay Grafft explains his skepticism regarding wine culture.
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Defining ‘Me’

April 24, 2014 by

Skye Hart explores what it means to be a stand-out individual at UCSB.
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The Daily Nexus and Journalistic Ethics

April 23, 2014 by and

In this op-ed, we clarify why we did not publish a student's editorial regarding allegations of sexual assault.
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