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Daylight Saving: Wasting Our Time

March 3, 2014 by

This week, we'll be turning our clocks forward ... but ... why?
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An Open Letter to Chancellor Yang

February 28, 2014 by and

The Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance and the South Asian Student Association respond to the school's handling of the recent sexual assault.
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The Busy Student’s Guide to the Oscars

February 28, 2014 by

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

February 28, 2014 by

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

February 28, 2014 by

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

February 28, 2014 by

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

February 27, 2014 by

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

February 27, 2014 by

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

February 26, 2014 by

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

February 25, 2014 by

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

February 24, 2014 by

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

February 21, 2014 by

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

February 21, 2014 by

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

February 20, 2014 by

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”

February 20, 2014 by

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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