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Raise Our Wages, Raise Our Standards

April 3, 2014 by

Columnist Mckinley Krongaus questions the minimum wage in the United States.
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A Response to Trigger Warnings at UCSB

April 3, 2014 by

Is academic freedom being hurt by a recent A.S. resolution calling for "trigger warnings" on course materials?
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An Open Letter in Defense of Deltopia

April 3, 2014 by

An anonymous author explains why Deltopia represents more than just a party for the community.
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The Deltopia Disconnect

April 3, 2014 by

Columnist Ben Moss defends Isla Vista's right to celebrate Deltopia.
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Sucks to Suck … Until Today: A Gay Man’s Guide to Giving Good Oral

April 2, 2014 by

Matt Togni wants us all to redefine "sucking."
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Biting the Hand That Writes

April 2, 2014 by

An argument for introducing computers into the classroom.
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Area Man Makes Unfortunate Assumption*

April 1, 2014 by

After grossly overestimating his ability to attract women, a local man finds himself put out to sea.
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The Arbor, or: How I Learned to Stop Staring and Ignore it All

March 31, 2014 by

Why fighting fire with fire often just leaves you burnt.
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From the Office of the Sheriff

March 31, 2014 by

The Sheriff commends the students who helped deputies to control a near riot.
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Goodbye Winter, and Good Riddance

March 31, 2014 by

Winter Quarter was harsh, but with Deltopia on the horizon, Isla Vista needs to see this spring as its opportunity to blossom.
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Trigger Warnings at UCSB

March 11, 2014 by

In this Letter to the Editor, Bailey Loverin attempts to clarify certain misconceptions regarding UCSB's Trigger Warnings Resolution.
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Fortifying Isla Vista

March 7, 2014 by

Has Big Brother come to Isla Vista? Not quite, but ...
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America’s Longest, Dirtiest War

March 7, 2014 by

A documentary prompts some investigation into America's shady dealings in Afghanistan.
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Combatting Sexual Assualt: Taking the Next Step

March 6, 2014 by

Second-year Emily Potter praises the campus organizations that are fighting for real change.
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Selfishly Abusing Our of Freedom of Speech

March 6, 2014 by

Should certain on-campus protests come with trigger warnings? Second-year Delyla Mayers thinks so.
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