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The Busy Student’s Guide to the Oscars

Ben Moss gives you a quick-and-easy rundown on the Oscar noms for "Best Picture."
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Just Say “No” to GMOs

Third-year philosophy major Max Bevis takes down a recent article defending GMOs.
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Are You Fracking Kidding Me?

A response to a recent Opinion article on fracking.
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Changing Our Environment

Staff member Larry Zins suggests UCSB adds more events as alternatives to the I.V. party scene.
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Arizona: Narrowly Avoiding Disaster

When Governor Jan Brewer saves the day, you know something's gone terribly wrong.
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Dear Academic Senate: Keep Our Colleges Creative

UCSB alum Tony Pierce appeals to the Academic Senate, who is deciding the fate of the CCS Literature program today.
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Taking Back Isla Vista

The Opinion Editors weigh in on the events of the past weekend.
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Using Common Cents

Seriously guys, what is the point of the penny?
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Shots, Shots, Shots! Everybody!

MenB vaccines are available starting today! Student Health answers your FAQs about the big shot.
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Ethical Consuming: Think Before You Buy

Columnist Naomi Rea explains the importance of buying fair-trade goods.
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The Rotten Truth About Rotten Tomatoes

Columnist Ben Moss highlights the problem with how much influence subjective movie critiques have on society.
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Fracking Our Way to a Better Tomorrow

Columnist Austin Yack explains why the benefits of fracking are more notable than the negatives.
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Exposing the Flaws of Sex-Positive “Feminism”

In this week's letter to the editor, an anonymous author explores the idea that sex-positive "Feminism" may be doing more harm than good.
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1’s Company, 2’s a Crowd, 3’s a Party and 4 Was My Weekend

Columnist Matt Togni explains why more people is always more fun when it comes to the bedroom.
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No Locks, No Problem?

Sgt. Signa dispels Isla Vista's belief in the idea of a "community bike."
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