Monster: The ethics of true crime
Elizabeth Lee weighs the ethics of true crime media.
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Sign of the Times
Haute couture for everyone: democratizing high fashion through diversity
"As we move forward into a new era of high fashion, the industry should reposition itself as something for everyone and every body," writes Suryaansh Dongre.
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Tomato soup for the soul (and for the Earth)
Ashna Ahmed considers how the public reception of recent climate protests reveals our desensitization.
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Not so seamless: transferring as a nontraditional transfer
Riley Burke leads us through the transfer student process, bureaucratic red tape and all.
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Argument in the Office: Passion’s place in the workplace
Amitha Bhat and Toni Shindler-Ruberg debate passion's place in the workplace.
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Turning Red Makes Me Turn Red
Zoë Lo expresses her skepticism of Hollywood's tendency to portray protagonists of color as animals.
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Crypto, a Lesson in America’s Decline
Blake McQuilkin tracks the decline of the cryptocurrency market and envisions a continuation.
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Enough Is Enough: Biden’s Unfilled Promises for Gun Control
Reese Coblentz implores the Biden administration to take accountability for their inaction against gun violence.
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Privileged Yet Marginalized: Chinese International Students Struggle To Return Home due to COVID-19 Restrictions
Barry Xu explores the numerous issues that international students from China face in regards to travel restrictions from COVID-19.
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Considering Roe v. Wade: What It Really Means To Carry a Baby to Term
Zoha Malik takes a critical look at how restrictive reproductive rights may compound the pre-existing consequences pregnancy has on physical and mental health.
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Signing Off On Deaf History Month
Reese Coblentz reflects on the importance of Deaf History Month and the major milestones it celebrates.
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Vacation: Proceed With Caution
Reese Coblentz encourages conscious travel amid ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines.
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What You Can Do to Help the People in Ukraine
Reese Coblentz outlines ways to support the people of Ukraine.
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A Personal Crisis Across the World: Ukraine’s Fight
Michelle Shteynberg reflects on the crisis in Ukraine through a personal lens.
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University’s Unequal Accessibility Exacerbated During Fall Quarter
Kareena Dhillon illuminates the faults within UCSB's accessibility framework.
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Featured Comic
Beach Day
Aries
March 21 - April 19
You are a lingering runner's high, watching the sun rise over the cliffs
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
You are the cozy feeling the moment you wake up, nestled under the quilt you got from your grandma
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
You are the burst of inspiration (and motivation) at 3:42 a.m. in the library
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
You are the lopsided Sharpie heart on your Cajé latte
Leo
July 23 - August 22
When you take your shoes off at SBA security and know you're the hot, mysterious airport traveler
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
You are the rush after winning a debate concerning Domino's and Woodstock's
Libra
September 23 - October 22
You are the random wave and smile from a semi-familiar face on the way to Biochemistry
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
You are the first bite of a warm Subway sandwich after a long day
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
You are the relief of getting your feet wet at the beach in the middle of July
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
You are the first non-dining hall meal after a final
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
You are the final stitch in your quarter-long knitting project
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
You are the walk across campus to your favorite song on a cold day: "Sweater Weather"
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