Sign of the Times

A new American order: The embrace of fascism and crusade against education in Trump’s first 100 days

Lucy Dixon reflects on the troubling first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term.
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Put down the razor: Reflections on body hair, feminism and the politics of the personal

I vividly remember the first time I ever shaved my legs. I sat in the bathtub as my mom and older sister stood outside and directed me. My sister told me to shave in the direction of the hair, because...
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What the f*** is a situationship?

Kira Logan contemplates the question we're all asking.
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Kendrick’s halftime show: It’s all there if you take the time to understand it

Earlier this February, Kendrick Lamar made history as the first solo rap act to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. With a set design aimed at portraying Lamar’s life as a video game, his perform...
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(Not an) AITO: Can you find love in Isla Vista?

Finding love in Isla Vista: Yes you can! By Kira Logan I know, I know. Yes, I’m talking about the same Isla Vista that is seemingly infested with almost every non-committal person to walk the earth....
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There are fires at home, and I’m not there

This article was written on Jan. 12. The information regarding the fires is subject to change, given that the fires are still developing. There are fires at home, and I’m in Santa Barbara, Isla Vist...
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The Diversity Hire: Representation beyond the ‘scream’: women in horror film

Kaavya Saini thinks female representation in horror is more complicated than you think.
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Diversity within representation: amplifying all voices in AAPI communities

Amanda Nolan reminds us that Asian representation in media must include a diversity of heritage.
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The Chicano Movement

Erick Ruvalcaba reminds us of the impact the Chicano Movement had on the Hispanic community.
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Performance over Personhood: The social media problem

Haley Joseph wants us to reconsider our relationship with aesthetics.
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Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Signals Hope for a Country Renaissance

Riley Burke reflects on the resurgence of country music and what caused it.
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ChatGPT: The new cheat code

Tara Mandrekar reflects on their experience learning more about how ChatGPT affects students across campus.
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In defense of bimbo feminism in academics: a woman’s right to mediocrity

Elizabeth Lee discusses bimbo feminism and defends a woman's right to mediocrity.
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Check your language: We need to change how we talk about COVID

Phoebe Mitchem reflects on how media literacy
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Diversity hire: the diversity fires

Amanda Marroquin reflects on the recent LA Times workforce changes and what it means for the organization.
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