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Always I.V. Strong

May 28, 2014 by

Suzanne Becker reflects on the tragedy of May 23.
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For Us All: A Love Letter to Our Students

May 27, 2014 by

Professor Fradenburg speaks on behalf of the entire faculty to reiterate that the UCSB staff stands in support of its students and community.
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Together We Rise: Isla Vista After the Shootings

May 24, 2014 by

Opinion Co-editor Emile Nelson responds to the tragic shootings in Isla Vista last night.
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Is Gluten-Free Really the Best Way To Be?

May 22, 2014 by

While Celiac disease is very much real, Jay Grafft wonders if non-sufferers are overdoing the "gluten-free" lifestyle.
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Breaking Down the EVPLA Recall Petition

May 22, 2014 by

Monte-Angel Richardson clears up some of the misconceptions about the circulating petition to remove EVPLA Beatrice Contreras from office.
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Sam Soothes Your Sexual Strife And Heals Your Humping Heartaches

May 21, 2014 by

Sam the Oracle answers another round of questions for the benefit of everyone.
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Sports and Scholarships: An Odd Coupling

May 20, 2014 by

Does having exceptional athletic abilities mean that you're deserving of a college scholarship? Jonathan Rogers argues that we need to rethink this association.
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SB 1017: Why Fix Something That’s Not Broken?

May 19, 2014 by

Austin Yack explains why SB 1017 may not be as revolutionary as some may think.
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Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant and How it Might be Killing You

May 18, 2014 by

Maile Ellington explains why you should be worried about what's happening in Diablo Canyon.
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Reevaluating Our Relationship With Alcohol

May 16, 2014 by

Mckinley Krongaus encourages readers to rethink their drinking habits.
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Not-so-Special Interest Groups and You

May 15, 2014 by

Columnist Matthew Meyer explains why Special Interest Groups may be doing you more harm than good.
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You Are Not Alone

May 15, 2014 by

Emily Potter offers some words of encouragement to the survivors out there who feel alone and powerless.
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It Was the Worst Sex Ever!

May 14, 2014 by

The bad, the very bad, and the just plain ugly: Matt Togni shares a selection of the worst sex stories he's ever heard.
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Eradicating Global Poverty, From an Asian Perspective

May 13, 2014 by

Arjun Atree, a student from Bangalore, India, examines the impact that international groups actually have on combating world poverty.
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One and Done: How Choosing the Lesser of Two Evils Could Save Your Life

May 12, 2014 by and

Independently, drugs and alcohol can be damaging enough, but when taken in tandem, the results can be fatal.
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