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	Hyper Crush Rocks it in Santa Barbara By Yassi Hosseini May 15, 2012 - 10:51pm Hyper Crush is making their way up the charts with their catchy beats and unique style. As their Glow Sticks for Breakfast tour was coming to an end, they made their way up north to our very own Velvet Jones in downtown Santa Barbara. Established roughly five years ago, Hyper Crush has gone from performing at low-key neighborhood lounges to high-end venues for huge crowds of fans. Their spectacular accomplishments are inspiring and admirable. They are unique in every aspect and particularly stand out to me because they genuinely love their fans and always make time for a meet-and-greet after their concerts. READ MORE
	We Didn’t Start the Fire: The Tradition of IV Couch-Burning By Rachel Miller May 14, 2012 - 3:35am Isla Vista harbors various customs: getting too intoxicated, engaging in amorous activity, and lighting couches on fire. The vision of flames, smell of fire, and sound of ambulance sirens is all too familiar in IV. It is incredibly common to witness a traditional Isla Vista couch-burning whilst out on DP one night, especially in February during midterm-season. After a night of IV promiscuity, your pee is not the only thing that will burn--your couch will too. READ MORE
	Obama Says "Yes" to Same-Sex Marriage By Rachel Miller May 14, 2012 - 2:06am On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Barack Obama went public with his endorsement of gay marriage, galvanizing his liberal base, enraging cultural conservatives, and establishing a controversial social debate for the upcoming Presidential Elections in November. For the past two years, President Obama has described his stance on gay marriage as “evolving,” leaving both liberals and conservatives with an ambiguous sense of what will come in the highly contentious debate over legalizing gay marriage. However, after strong endorsements of gay marriage from Vice President Biden and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, the public began coaxing President Obama for his stance in the debate. After days of unceasing pressure for clarity and confirmation on the issue, Obama...
	Heartthrob Evolution: What Does it Take to Stay on Top of the Sexy Pyramid? By Helen Irias May 6, 2012 - 12:42pm A decade is defined by its political events, fashion trends, scientific breakthroughs, and Hollywood heartthrobs. If you were shown a snapshot of my room when I was twelve, it would be clear in what general year the picture was taken. The sultry scowls of Orlando Bloom, Jessie McCartney, and the Jonas Brothers are so 2005; this year, my celebrity crushes include the likes of Channing Tatum, Ryan Gosling, and Liam Hemsworth. Why is it that as times change, attractive stars flit in and out of the spotlight? What factors contribute to their rise and decline, and how have some managed to not fade away? READ MORE
	Bringing Primetime Fashion Into Your Wardrobe By Megan Shapiro April 30, 2012 - 1:34am How many times have you been watching TV and you’ve suddenly found yourself drooling over a great pair of boots or a to-die-for blouse? Many of us take fashion inspiration from the things that surround us. One thing that seems to be perpetually surrounding us is TV. Whether your favorite genre is comedy, drama, or reality, there is tons of fashion inspiration! With the premiere of midseason shows, there are tons of new fashion muses, such as Zoe Hart from Hart of Dixie or Emily Thorne from Revenge. READ MORE
	The One-Night Stand By Rachel Miller April 29, 2012 - 7:10pm READ MORE
	"Obamacare": Controversy Over Birth Control By Rachel Miller April 23, 2012 - 2:05am READ MORE
	Mirazozo Luminarium Lights Up UCSB By Hannah Toutounchi April 22, 2012 - 6:10pm The past week, students at UCSB were lucky enough to experience the Mirazozo Luminarium, an amazing and enchanting display of radiant light and color. The Architects of Air, originally based in Nottingham, England, tour and display their exhibit to the public; Santa Barbara was their first stop in the United States. The AS Program Board planned the event for three months beforehand. Inside the inflatable sculpture, circular hallways and ceilings are illuminated with bright reds blue, and green patterns. These colors are created by the natural sunlight shining through colored plastic and emitting the vivid spectrum. In the background, a soft ethereal trance style tune played, adding to the awe-striking nature of the whole experience....
	Boob Myths Busted By Helen Irias April 21, 2012 - 2:29pm Breasts. No matter the size, no matter the shape, we all have them, and have to keep them strapped in somehow. And we’ve all had questions or heard rumors about our knockers or their restraints that we may be too embarrassed to voice. Lucky for you, a thorough investigation has taken place to provide answers to some boob FAQ’s, so you no longer have to wonder. 1. Does wearing a bra to bed increase the risk of breast cancer? Short Answer: No. READ MORE
	How to Stay Classy in Isla Vista By Rachel Miller April 16, 2012 - 1:18am 1. Don’t be the shacker, be the “shackee.” Being the "shackee," one who hosts a shacker, enables you to avoid the dreaded and humiliating walk-of-shame. In addition, maintaining the "shackee" status allows you to evade the "Houdini"--the immensely subtle and quick movement one must perform in order to escape from the "shackee's" house without the "shackee" waking up. 2. If you must shack it, make sure you wear a day-to-night outfit or be prepared to have a friend pick you up so you avoid the inevitable walk-of-shame. READ MORE