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SOPA and PIPA--What Do They Really Stand For?
Feb 3 - There has been an immense amount of talk lately about two seemingly benign acronyms--SOPA and PIPA. They sound harmless, right? Wrong. With the introduction of SOPA and PIPA, came many opponents. One may ask, “What is wrong with attempting to stop online piracy and protect our intellectual property?” The simple answer to this is “Nothing.” However, the ultimate... Read more

What's in Store for 2012
Jan 31 - UCSB’s extended winter break has come to an end and at the beginning of week four, everyone is finally back into the swing of things and ready to embark on this highly anticipated year of 2012. After a memorable year of 2011 that included the killing of Osama bin Laden, the Royal Wedding, the passing of Apple’s Steve Jobs, and the Penn State sexual abuse scandal, one can only... Read more

Why “Friends With Benefits” Never Works...Even if You Think It Will
Jan 31 - FWB. No Strings Attached. Hook Up Buddy. Booty Call. No matter what you call it, it’s all the same, and it all ends in the same way--with failure...and usually a new romantic comedy. It seems as though each quarter evokes the same thought and ultimate goal for both the males and females of Isla Vista and can be articulated as, “I just want a consistent hook-up this quarter... Read more

Hidden Calories: How to Keep Healthy Foods Healthy
Jan 31 - Winter weather seems to be nonexistent in sunny Isla Vista, which means the parkas are not being used, but the sundresses are. While other parts of the world have the luxury of covering up their “winter padding” with overcoats, us Santa Barbarans are eager to shed those unwanted holiday pounds. It’s time to get back into shape and be bikini-ready.   Lots of us will... Read more

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Her Campus UCSB's Blog: How About Those New Years Resolutions?
It's the 1st of February. The first month of the year has officially passed, and the clock struck midnight—marking the start of 2012—a full month ago. What were you doing 31 days ago. We were celebrating New Years Eve. And tonight, we are dwelling on our New Year's resolutions... Read more...

Rachel's Boy Blog: The Extinct "Nice Guy"
“The Nice Guy.” We have all heard of this inherently compassionate, affable archetype of the male species--hell, we all have one of these guys in our lives, whether they are a friend, boyfriend, or what I would classify as a “Hooker”...get your minds out of the gutter, I am... Read more...

Jenna's Shopping Blog: Confessions of a Salesperson

Well, it’s the holiday season. And we’re all supposed to be merry. With the endless commercials, radio plugs, and Christmas music blaring all day, every day…I’m starting to wonder how much can be too much. Then, I learned the joys of working retail during December. Welcome... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

Soccer Star: Tim Pontius '12

Tim Pontius is a senior here at UCSB and one of our soccer team’s finest. His four consecutive years of playing for the UCSB Gauchos has finally paid off as he has recently received the news of...

Leanne Kridl '12: Baking Beauty
Leanne Kridl, a senior at UC Santa Barbara, has spent the past year designing and maintaining her baking blog, onedashdelplaya.blogspot.com. If you are ever in need of a new holiday recipe or if you...

Michael Nonni '13: UCSB Gaucho Qualifies for NCAA Tournament
Michael Nonni, a member of the UCSB Soccer Team gave me the inside scoop on the current season and what is in store for the Gauchos in the next couple of weeks. The UCSB Soccer team has qualified for...

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