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Time for Expiration Dates to Expire

January 16, 2014 by Jay Grafft

"Apparent Reason" wants you to think twice before you toss those expired foods out of your fridge.
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Sticky Situations Unstuck

January 15, 2014 by Sam the Oracle

The “Hump’s” own oracle, Sam, grants you hir words of wisdom.
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I’m a Real Word!

January 14, 2014 by Naomi Rea

Columnist Naomi Rea explains the importance of expanding and updating the dictionary, even with non-traditional words like "selfie."
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Getting Hard on the Media

January 13, 2014 by Mckinley Krongaus

Columnist Mckinley Krongaus implores her peers to think about where their news is coming from before taking it for face value.
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A New Year’s Resolution Done Differently

January 10, 2014 by Ben Moss

Columnist Ben Moss explains why he's changing the way he thinks about his New Year's Resolutions.
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Bringin’ Back the Thunder

January 9, 2014 by Reza Garajedaghi

In this letter to the editor, Reza Garajedaghi tells of the origins of true Gaucho spirit and encourages students to join the alumni in bringing the "thunder back to the dome."
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Start Thinking Fukushima

January 9, 2014 by Emile Nelson

Opinion Editor Emile Nelson explains why UCSB needs to start paying attention to the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
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Health Concerns or Hypocrisy? On a Smoke-Free UCSB

January 8, 2014 by Earl Perez-Foust

A UCSB graduate student tries to peek over the UC Regents' "Wall of Silence."
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Interns of the World, Unite!

January 8, 2014 by Mario Vasquez

You might want to think twice before you interview for that unpaid internship this summer.
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2014: Year of the Hump

January 8, 2014 by Opinion Editor

This year, make some resolutions that you'll actually want to keep.
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Get Your Shot of Reason

January 7, 2014 by Jay Grafft

Jay Grafft explains why the benefits of vaccinations outweigh the potential negatives.
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Sergeant Signa Still ‘Nose’ Best

January 6, 2014 by Mark Signa

Sgt. Mark Signa is all hopped up on painkillers and ready to tell you why you shouldn't abuse painkillers.
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The Napolitano Problem: Why Resignation is the Only Solution

November 26, 2013 by Kat A.

After attending a meeting with newly appointed UC President Janet Napolitano, Katlen Abu Ata explains her continued frustration with Napolitano's history and qualifications.
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